The weather continues to be unbelievably nice.  

It is hard to not want to go for a little ride.  Otoelene was up for the task.  

I thought Golden Boy might come running around but he kept his distance.  No distractions, no issues, just another nice ride.  

Meanwhile, on Facebook, I saw this reel where someone body art clipped their horse.  It was pretty amazing.  Maybe we should try this on Clyde.  
 

I got to pick up Sadie and Allie from school again Tuesday. The weather is still nice and they wanted to ride Clyde. 

On the way to the barn I sat them down at the maple tree for a nice fall picture. 

Allie picked up a leaf to give me. 

She was also first at poop patrol.  I am afraid I am making poop patrolling more fun than riding. 

Clyde was a little more spunky than usual. I did t have to chase him with the whip as much as I usually do. 

Then was switched and Sadie took over the pitchfork, 

while Joe lead Allie around. 

She even did a little riding by herself. 

And she also wanted to pet Otoelene by herself.  She has come a long way with being brave around animals now. 
 

Views

The weather has been beautiful and so is the fall scenery. 

Coming home a couple of days ago I was greeted by this fantastic moon rise. 

The next morning dawned with a glowing sunrise. 

Every day I get to enjoy this stunning red maple.  

 It is beautiful at every turn. 

What On Earth Is That Thing

We have been diligently sorting through my parent’s house. We found this. 

You may ask, “What is that thing?”  

It is a fly swatter my father had in his office at VPI.  My brother asked him one time why he was using that fly swatter. His response was “I want to give the flies a fighting chance.”
 

Spooky

The craft project I did with Sadie and Allie the other day turned out great. It involved glue, glitter and googly eyes. Pompoms and beads were added but not in the directions. 

Sadie made three. 

And Allie did two. Now, with my spooky ghosts window clings, I am all decked out for Halloween. 
 

She’s Here!

And she is perfect. 

Meet Caroline. 7 pounds 12 ounces. Virginia and Mike added another beautiful, precious girl to our family. 

My heart is overflowing. 
 

Columbus Day

Virginia didn’t have Columbus Day off but the girls did. They ended up spending Sunday night here and got to stay all day Monday. 

Sadie wanted to rake leaves.  She is very good at it.  Allie helped by picking them up an putting them on the pile.  

Next, they wanted to take a walk to look at the old horses.  

Then a trip to the top of the hill.  But we had to hurry down to get to the bathroom.  

There was some dress up.  Sadie let Allie wear the Anna dress.  Sadie likes the witches' costume.  She told me that the cape was really called a cloak when a witch wears it. 

They also love playing on the Wii fit.  They are doing better with coordination.  

I was told it had been a long time since we had had a tea party.  Allie picked out the table cloth.  

Then time for some crafts.  

And we can't forget about Clyde.  He was a good pony like always.