We arrived on Friday evening, and spent some fun times with Mimi, Auntie, Ellie, and Allie. Pop and Uncle Toddy were out picking up the ponies, while we are enjoying some play time inside.
All throughout the week, we (Tommy and I) were telling Emma that Mimi and Pop had a surprise for her. When we would ask her what she thought it was, she would say, "To stay with them. To spend the night." She is not the type of person who always wants things or always asks us for toys or goodies. She would have been happy with spending time with Mimi and Poppy...but got so much more than that!
Saturday morning, we got the girls ready, and headed out to the stables...to see the ponies. On the walk there, we were asking the girls what they thought it would be...we said, "It's something you can ride on." Ellie responded with, "A tractor!" Emma responded with, "A horsey." Ellie then told Emma how smart she was.
The girls loved meeting their beloved ponies. Emma's pony has a saddle, bridle, and reigns that are her favorite color...blue. Ellie's pony, of course, is purple.
We didn't think they were going to be able to ride (or even get on) their ponies, but they had no hesitation! Poppy has been around ponies his entire life, and Uncle Toddy lives with horses, so being around these animals, is nothing new to them.
While the girls were meeting their new best friends, Jacks was enjoying his morning snack. Everyone continues to comment how patient and outgoing he is. He loves everyone and everything, and always goes with the flow.
The girls spent some qt with their ponies, riding around the yard. The ponies are still a bit ornery, so it's a tough job getting them to comply...but Pop is great at leading! Emma didn't want to stop the fun, but it was time to call it a day.
Then came in for the rest of the day...seeing how it was -4 degrees outside.
We ended the day at Nanny and Poppy's house. I was extremely anxious to see what the night had in store for me, since Friday night Emma was up until 10:15 yelling, "Mom, Mommy, Mama, Mom, Mommy, Mama...." and on and on.
Sunday, even though Emma and Jackson didn't want to, was time to pack up and get ready to go home. We enjoyed some doughnuts with the family, and finished up our fun time with Mimi, Pop, Uncle Toddy, Auntie Meghan, Ellie, and Allie with playing. We LOVE it at Mimi and Pop's house!!!
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