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Moving Over
We were both up early. I had a lot on the schedule today so spent a good hour reading and praying. We really have so much to pray for and so much to be thankful for. The new sheets for the apartment and this house arrived yesterday so today they were washed. As soon as 2 of the sets were dry and folded those were taken up to the apartment. The people checking in today thought they would be here around 4:00 pm then let me know it was now going to be midnight. I got all the lights turned on for them and set the thermostat to 69 degrees as that is what they requested. Hope their trip goes ok. Breakfast was cooked then over to the barn. I ran back to get more supplies and a big fat bullfrog was sitting on our drive. I think with all of this rain he was lost.
He didn't move even when I walked behind him so left him be as he thought he was invisible. On the way up to feed the mares. Rosaleigh was eating on the round bale and her colt had climbed up on top.
Tomorrow we have guests coming in so today the barn needed to be finished. I got the 6 bathrooms done and the windows when Mark sent a text. He had been grading the driveways but wanted to take a break and go into town. He was willing to drive to Morton, IL to pick up the short cycle shot for Izzy. I called the clinic to let them know he was coming then went back to work. I was able to finish the barn plus mended sheets. We had one set that had a small tear and was an easy mend. When Mark got back with the shot I went out to get Izzy. After giving the shot I stayed out to watch her. I was waiting for the reaction of sweating and some cramping and after a few minutes that happened. 
He thinks he is the king of the hill here.
That poor filly wasn't sure what was happening. Hopefully she will come into season in a few days. My next job was to clean out the stock trailer.
We followed them but probably shouldn't have with all that rain we couldn't quite make it up the hill through the mud. After trying to push it up we had to back up and then get a run for it then go up a different way. We told the little kids that this was an adventure! They loved the last part but not the part where we got stuck near thorn bushes.
We plan on using that on Saturday. It wasn't too bad and didn't take very long.
Jewel, Rosalie and Sally's paddock needed a new bale but there wasn't anyone around to help keep the mares in the paddock while I moved a bale in. I got the bale close to the gate.
Hung buckets on the other side and gave each mare a scoop of grain. That kept them busy so I could get the bale in without any running out. I had just finished that and was back at the house when Sarah and Rhoda arrived. They were going to take the girls on a trail ride. Zion was going to ride 17 hand Rosalie and we were all impressed with how she pulled herself up onto the saddle.
Iris rode Jewel and Rhoda led with Jury.
Sarah, Eden, River, Zeke and I followed on the golf cart.
They did great on the trails.
They even crossed the creek.
We made it back to the horses before they reached the barn so all was good. Below is a short video of a little of their ride.
Jury was put away but Jewel and Rosalie were taken to the round pen so Eden could have a ride on Jewel.
River and Zeke also got to ride.
A bit later Zion got a trotting lesson on Rosalie and even cantered her both directions.
They all went swimming after the ride.
With all the rain the lake rose and some of the boats drifted off. They took the paddle boat to go rescue them.
On the last trip up to the barn this evening that colt was back up on the hay enjoying the view.
They were locked off the pasture. That needs a rest for a week. Now that we had that 2.5 inches of rain yesterday it will bounce back pretty quickly.
Both of the golf carts are now plugged in inside mom's garage and tonight we will be sleeping there. I'm writing the blog now but as soon as I update it I'll be packing our clothes and moving over. My computer will need to stay here at the old house until I can get help moving it so I guess I'll be driving back and forth for a while.
