I used to dread raking leaves in the fall. But the world is born anew in the eyes of a child. Now it is a much anticipated time of year!
While Daddy was gone at a writer's conference, Finn & I occupied our three day weekend over Halloween at two different nature centers. Each had a treats & trails night where the children stopped at designated areas along the trail where knowledgeable workers educated about nature & animals as they handed out treats. Finn got to see owls, and even pet turtles and snakes. Her favorite part though, was roasting marshmallows over a fire for smores. What an adorable little chicken she was!
Finn road five of the six ponies at the pony farm. It was her favorite thing to do. She did so well all by herself. I was impressed with her posture and bravery at 2 1/2 years old! The ponies only work weekends in the summer & a couple of special weekends in the fall. They seemed to be well taken cared for and loved. We also got a hayride with a bonus of holding baby bunnies while riding. We rode on a surry as well. Faolan hopped right up on the front seat by the driver and took the reins before I even noticed. The driver was so kind, he allowed Finn to "help" drive the surry. We also saw a donkey, cows, sheep, goats & chickens. What fun!
It's all about the babies! Tim's family gathered at his brother's house to say goodbye to Grandma, who moved to Texas. Faolan was in heaven as she got to dote on her baby cousin Danielle & hold cousin Morgan's guinea pig. The guinea pig looks a little scared. I can't imagine why.
