Ellie's Dream

If you would ask Ellie what her favorite animal is, she would probably answer horse...or maybe lion...but horse is way up on her list. Today was really a special day. We went to visit a family that I used to spend a lot of time with and babysat all through high school and college. Their kids are now 20 and 16, and it is so neat how time has almost reversed itself. You see, the kids that I used to babysit for were about the same ages when I babysat them as my own two are now. It was really special for me to see them, and it was AMAZING for Ellie to meet them because Rebecca, the daughter, has horses. Ellie's dream came true today!
Ellie meeting one of Rebecca's horses for the first time.

Reid liked the horses, but LOVED the gator! (thank God the key was not in the ignition)

Ellie learning how to brush a horse properly.

Reid checking out this horse. I'm so glad he didn't crawl under the gate. I was waiting for it to happen.

There she is!!!! Rebecca helping Ellie ride all by herself!

Wooooooo Eeeeeeeee, Ellie! Way to go!

Having the time of her life.

Sporting Rebecca's riding helmet. Cute!

The boys....Andrew who is now 16 and Reid. This was taken in about 2 seconds because Reid never sat down the entire time we were there. Too much to see and do on a farm!

Then, after our morning it was almost lunch time. We took a picnic lunch to the park and played a bit. I wanted them real good and tired when we got home!!!!

Summer fun...nothing beats it!

Rebecca and Andrew......Ellie and Reid thank you for an awesome day! We love you guys!