birthday girl & farm life

We just spent a week up north since my sister came home and suprised us. The girls had such a blast. They got to do one of the things they love best about going up north...... ride horse My dad's ranch hands spent quite a bit of time teaching the girls how to ride by themselves.

We went and visited a dear friend who had a baby squirrel. This was the girls first time ever coming so close to one.

Little cousin Tucker gave them rides around the patio. I think maybe hockey is in his future! :-) Good strong legs.

We enjoyed laying out in the sun and doing picnic lunches.

We rolled down the lush green hills and got really dizzy. (This is auntie Leah and Abby rolling here.

Emily fell asleep on our mile walk to my brother and sister in law's place.

Kisses for Kenan

I absolutely love this picture and it reminds me soo much of my little Emily.

While on the ranch there is so much to do- the kids and I got to partake in feeding baby cows who had been abandoned by their mama's for one reason or another.

Emily even got to sit on one.

Auntie Leah and Abby feeding Sally-- a really sweet little calf.

Both girls feeding bottles

We went to a miniature horse farm down the road who also had baby goats.

Here is a baby mini horse

For Abby's 5th b.day she wanted horse rides with her cousins so here she is with cousin Emma on a horse for her birthday.

The cake

My grandpa brought up his 4-wheeler with little pull behind cars. It was a big hit for the kids.

The kid table. Look at Abby. Always my goof.

We had a great time up north and look forward to being up there next week again. Some of our favorite times are when we are up there sorrounded by family and God's creation.