PONY RIDE!

We got to go visit over at the Spark's family on thursday. Had an awesome cookout, and let the kids ride on their little pony. It's a stout little pony, and is currently pregnant, which makes her even more round than normal. The pony is Very good natured, and is wonderful around the kids. We had a rough time keeping the kids from approaching her from the back; they were SO excited!! But Brown Sugar (the pony) didn't bat an eyelash.



E and C just LOVED being able to ride Brown Sugar! They couldn't stay away from her even when it was time to eat (and they were RAVENOUS!)

Sister sparks had gone ALL out - got the kids zoopals plates and plasticware, and dora and diego cups. She even had a small pumpkin for each of them and halloween candy (caramels! YUM!!) She also had some garden fresh vegetables - cute little kid-sized tomatoes that she cut up for each of the (un-appreciative) kids. I still haven't been able to talk the kids into trying tomatoes - can't say as i blame them though; i'm still not all that fond of them myself unless they're the sweet little cherry tomatoes.

A enjoyed being out side and picking flowers from around their land. They had a gorgeous house and property; out on a one-lane road. Totally secluded, up on a hill overlooking the rolling forested landscape. If i lived out there, i don't think i'd ever go inside. they also had a neat porch swing that all the kids went nuts over - very relaxing,... although not at the speeds the kids liked to take it!