Wordless Wednesday

Sunday Sunshine

Back in the Saddle again...

We have been on Fall Break now for 3 days, and with absolutely nowhere to be or go for 4 days, we have made going to the barn a daily ritual.

KK has been riding Parker and if I don't say so myself, looking quite good for someone who has been riding 3 times in the last year! He has been very consistent and looking very good. He is the cutest!

As for my sweet Bonnie, she is doing as well as one could expect. Bonnie is now 31 years old, blind and almost completely deaf. She is in a paddock with 2 other mares, Riley & London, and I witnessed them taking the best care of her that one could imagine. They lead her around to the field, food, water & shade giving her gentle nudges or just staying slow with her in tow.

I had taken Bonnie out to graze while I watched KK & Parker in the ring. She would take a few nibbles and then whinny and get very nervous pacing around. It was at this point that I knew she wanted to be back with her herd where she felt safest. Without thinking I led her through the gate and released her. Riley was nowhere in sight and London was at the far end of the paddock. Bonnie instantly started trotting around and whinnying in panic mode looking for them. London remained still and whinnied back but I don't think Bonnie heard her as she continued to trot in large circles and even into trees. This completely broke my heart! Soon she found London and together they walked slowly to the back field to meet up with Riley. As we were leaving to head home, I saw Bonnie standing still in the field with Riley resting her head on Bonnie's back; another tearjerker. But of course when I whipped out the camera the batteries were dead, so you will have to compose your own sweet picture.

Stretch your left paw out....and hold it....1, 2, 3......

I caught Francesco doing his evening stretches.

Hmmmmm...........

Why does Sandie think his 14 pound body will fit comfortably in a women's size 6 shoebox? He was looking like such a handsome man cat taking his nap, I had to snap a pix!

Favorite Foto Friday

Tom & Sara's wedding

Last week, we made a quick trip to Massachusetts for my brother Tom's wedding. And when I say quick trip, I mean quick! We arrived at 8:30 on Wednesday night and were back in Tennessee by 5:30 pm on Saturday.


We were lucky enough to be able to stay with Uncle Joe, Aunti Amy & my super smart, super sweet, super beautiful niece Grace. Grace set us up a nice air mattress right next to her bed in case we needed her during the night. Luckily, we were all OK with a little help from Tiny, Roly Poly, & Fluffy.

The wedding ceremony was at beautiful Independence Harbor in Assonet, Massachusetts. It was a glorious (big word) fall day, with the sun shining and the cool & crisp autumn air. My idea of the perfect weather.

Both Chelsea & KK were junior bridesmaids, and looked absolutely stunning in their truffle colored gowns! I will have more pictures to follow as soon as I can get ahold of Chelsea's camera.