Check our last blog post. If you want to see more just click on the title of the day. That will take you to the blog link. OR just click HERE
Growing AGAIN
We had a good walk this morning but only did one round as Joan has co-op and does not walk on Fridays. I went right to the barn to strip beds and start laundry then over to the farm house to strip those beds and gather the towels, instead of quitting then I decided to do some cleaning. The guests left everything nice but of course the bathrooms had to be done. The laundry was all brought over to the barn as that machine is so fast and only then did I go in to make breakfast for Mark. Rhoda had arrived with Iris, Zeke and Sarah's three Zion, Eden and River and they were going to go on a trail ride all by themselves. I walked out of the house just as they were coming down the lane.
Rachel was just taking some of her grandchildren over to see the foals.
We didn't follow them down the trail, just waited for them at the top, then had them stop for a picture.
Because they were doing so well we decided to lead the way with the golf cart and take then on a longer ride finishing at the outdoor arena where Rhoda worked with them. The video below is a little long as we included the arena work.
When Sarah arrived she took over working with the children while Rhoda brought Sapphire out to work on her manners. Sapphire did not know how to lead and would rush through gates and run over people. Today we saw a huge improvement.
While Rhoda was taking Sapphire back, Sarah was bringing Harli out. Today Zion rode Harli at a trot while Rhoda worked with Merlin her colt on leading.
Last out was Tessa and her filly by Valiant her owner named Lucy. We needed updated pictures of Lucy for the website. Of course I will send them to her owner.
Below is the video of Lucy.
Zion helped with the training of Tessa.
It is important for the mare to accept someone over her so Rhoda had Zion climb up and put her leg over her. Lucy, Tessa's filly was bored and went to play with the bag.
Before putting Tessa away Rhoda had her carry the tarp then ended on a good note.
When River and Zeke came out of the barn they were covered in mud and dust. They had been playing in the water and mixing the dust into mud.
When everyone left I went back to work cleaning and finished the farm house but not the barn. I went back to the house at 4:00 pm so Mark and I could drop off Bible studies at the post office I had finished grading earlier before the post office closed. From there we drove to Meisters to drop off another check then to Texas Road House for dinner. I had skipped lunch and was craving meat. The meal was delicious. Mark paid so I don't know what it cost but we both got the 6 inch sirloin, sweet potato and salad.
That really was delicious. Now for the news of the day! The Meister family is expecting identical TWINS
Big sister, Eden, who is not quite a year old is going to have to share mommy and daddy. AND Spark and Rhonda are expecting their very first great grand son! Their great grand daughter Caroline will have so much fun with a baby brother. The twins will be 100 and 101 and the great great will be number 102. The family keeps growing!
