After a wonderful time in Tampa, we headed to Brian and Craig's new farm for Thanksgiving. Their farm is a 20 acre property complete with a house, barn (with enough stalls to house 20 horses) and several paddocks. Brian's horse Pearl is there was well as a Thoroughbred named Nandy. Pearl's new baby is being raised with another baby at another farm near by. As a special treat for the kids, Brian's good friends brought up their pony for the kids to ride. Bob (the pony) was a HUGE hit.
So, what did we do all week? Well, Craig and JD cooked our delicious Thanksgiving meal-thanks guys! Grandpa relaxed in the house and Chris went antiquing.
The kids spent almost all their time outdoors. They helped feed the horses every morning and helped with barn chores. Luke and Andrew especially loved helping out at the barn and at one point, Brian had to make up stuff for them to do! And of course, riding Bob was super fun. The kids went almost every day. Brian also let them all drive the tractor (that the highlight of the trip for Luke). One night JD, Greg and Craig put together a bon fire for the kids and we made smores. It was really chilly out but we all had a blast!
Now-let's talk dogs. We're big dog people in this family and the dogs had quite an adventure as well. These are all the dogs in the house at one time or another during the week...We had the labs: Amelia, Lady (Grandpa's new chocolate lab) and Commander (Craig's sister's black lab).
We had the weimies: Lenya and Silver (Silver...also known as a dog that begs more than any dog I've ever seen in my life!). We had a corgi: Buck (Brian and Craig's tenant's dog, who does tricks...the kids loved it). And last but not least: we had a small mutt, Skeeter (Craig's mom's dog). It was a full house!! But the dogs all loved running free and trying to eat 'horse muffins.' Yes, you can probably guess what those are and it is gross.
How do you greet a pony? Blow gently in their nose
Cleaning Bob's shoes before a ride
Helmet check
Little riders
Leading Bob
Mom, can I have my own pony?
Cousins and BFF
Barn helper
Selfie with grandpa!
Christine & Brian
Uncle Chris and the kids
The furry babies
and finally...Cousins on the Farm (by Greg):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6ntBhY6Gps&feature=youtu.be
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