For the first time, I went to Hardy's Reindeer Ranch in Rantoul. I took my youngest sister Sarah (whom can never pass up an opportunity to see the reindeer), and Olivia (whom just took a fieldtrip to the Reindeer Ranch yesterday). I checked the website for their hours of operation. We planned to "beat the crowd" and arrive at 10am, right when they opened up for business. We pulled in at 9:58am and the place looked empty. After a few minutes pondering whether or not we should sneak away or attempt to go into one of the buildings, Miss Olivia decided we should "just go in already!"
Their very friendly dog, Dakota met us as we headed into a cute little country store. We were then welcomed by a couple of staff members, thus confirming once and for all that the ranch was indeed, open for business. We enjoyed the Christmas decorations, tasted some hot apple cider (that was actually luke-warm at best), and perused the gift shop.
Olivia chose to purchase a sticky, stretchy, pink snake for $3.99. Most likely you could get a similar toy at the Dollar Store.
She did take some time out from her shopping to pose for a quick photo on top of this saddled reindeer.
The Reindeer had some pretty amazing antlers.
Very cool.
The youngest reindeer....I think her name is Daisy.
Hehehehe.........anyone in need of a good hot sauce???
