Once the horses were fed and Sandy's mare covered, Jenis, Lily, Ayanna, Sangria, Big Sally and her filly were all let out into the field for some grazing. They had to do some running and showing off, it is such a beautiful sight. After our walk, mom cooked a wonderful breakfast, so delicious, it was hard to get to work but work was waiting. The barn was swept, the stalls cleaned and the three mares with foals were moved inside so the school kids coming would be able to pet them without getting muddy. I was so thankful for Rebekah Davidovics. She showed up at 9:00am, tacked up Duke, groomed Ribbon, picked up anything left in the arena. The cotton candy machine (Spark and Dan's) was set up at the playground, then it was time to sit for a couple of minutes while we waited for the 3 van loads of kids, parents and teachers. Mike and Diane's dog Ebby was the hit of the day. She saw the kids coming ran so excited and they all got a turn to hold her. She followed them back to the barn and played with them while they were waiting in line for pony rides. What a joke trying to make cotton candy in the 35-45 mile an hour wind gusts. There was fairy floss floating all over the playground. It was snowing cotton candy.
The school kids needed to leave by 11:00am, they were headed to the Peoria zoo. Rebekah helped clean up then moved all the mares and foals back where they belonged.
Then it was time to set up the Fellowship Hall. I'm very sore today, those tables and chairs are HEAVY. Thank goodness Anna, Phil's wife came and helped. Mark and I would STILL be there working without her help. Instead we were done in an hour. KFC was picked up for dinner, then it was off to GFS for cream and sugar for the big dinner. $50.00 worth of cream and sugar. There will be left overs but they can always be used at our house later.
Steven Marchal is heading out to the farm tomorrow morning and will check if Lily is in season, then work with Aragon a bit. There is a girl coming to look at him on Sunday.
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