Grace had field days to celebrate the end of pre-school. It was funny to watch a bunch of five year olds do egg races, sack races and tug of war. Marshall and I were able to cheer Grace on and eat a picnic lunch under the trees. It's moments like these where I'm thankful I'm able to be a stay at home Mom.
After Field days we hopped in the car and drove to Meadows of Dan (yes, that's a name of a tiny town in VA) to visit Nancy's Candy Co. It's a working chocolate factory where glass windows let visitors view the candy making process. Naturally there's a HUGE candy store attached to the factory.
We went with the Taylors, Brames, Paxtons, and Hales. All together we had 16 kids roaming the candy store! I think the staff breathed a sigh of relief when we left. Here are Ellie, Janet and Delany (left-right).
Grace was happy to wear her medal from field days to the candy store. She was very happy to sample the chocolate peanut butter fudge.
As a parent concerned about providing healthy snacks for my children I never give them giant lollipops.
Children eat candy then hang on rails outside candy store.
After the candy we went to Maubry Mill a real working mill that still grinds corn. It was a fun day. Kids slept well that night.
What a fun day! Love Nancy's candy. Great candy header picture.
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