Skating

Over Winter Break we spent the day with friends on the ice. At one time or another we each had a pair of skates on. Some of us were better than others :) Ok, I'll admit...everyone was better than me. Except Baby C who was happy being pulled around on the sled most of the time. We decided that since she was a very new walker, walking on the ice would not be a good idea for her.

I have this on-going list of "The Best Country Days" since we moved a couple years ago, and this one at the top of the list. The setting was breathtaking. The views panoramic. The company was warm and funny. The pond, barn and house pristine. The chicken noodle soup and hot cocoa to die for. The ice hockey game hilarious. We did not want the day to end.

We all slept really well that night. One of us was pretty sore the next morning.

Country Life

Sometimes when you live in the country...you wake in the morning and there is a random horse and donkey on your lawn and you don't know where they came from.

And then the donkey freaks you out because he gets really close to your car and gives you a "don't mess with me look" when you try to shoo him. (He reminded me of the donkey in Shrek. This donkey had real attitude.)

Then they eat your grass and wander down your driveway like this is normal and you better get used to it!

But then your 3 and a half year old is out on the porch screaming, "Mommy, I want to ride that horse!" So next time they better watch out!