Jack & Addyson's Birthday Party

The rain kept coming down sometimes hard sometimes just a drizzle. Unfortunately there were 3 mares that needed to be teased and covered. All three stallions got work today. Holly, Lilypony, Prissy, Jenis are all in, Ribbon and Hadassah are probably in but not teased. Lexi was still showing and covered. She has been in for 9 days. Her owner was called to find out if this is a normal heat for her. Novella was brought out but she was more interested in grazing then the boys. Her owner decided to come pick her up tonight. When Steven arrived we teased her again and this time she showed and was covered but didn't stand well at the end so it is probably safe for her to leave. Evan started chasing Killian and chased him right out of the field. Killian tried to jump the gate but didn't clear it and knocked it off the hinges. Evan and Valiant were right behind Killian in escaping. The good thing was just about every paddock had a mare in that was showing, the bad thing was just about every paddock had horses in. Valiant was the only stallion with a halter on, he was grabbed and put in the trailer. A lead rope was put around Killian's neck and he was taken to the last paddock. Evan was the bad boy and wouldn't be caught. He ran from paddock to paddock squealing at the girls. Finally a bucket of grain did the trick. During all of this the heaven's opened and the rain poured down drenching me. The gate was just tied up as a temporary fix until tomorrow. Evan and Valiant were locked in their paddock losing field privileges until the gate is fixed.
Steven arrived to help with the breedings. A really good note was how well Valiant behaved today. He did not jump until asked. Killian needed the most correction but after a few minutes he started listening to Steven.
I left at 4:10pm to pick up Mark at Meisters and head to Ben & Taunya's for Addyson and Jack's birthday party. We were joined their by Ron and Jackie Rumbold

 (the other grand parents) Sarah, Rhoda, David and Stephanie. Addyson was very excited to see everyone and very excited about presents.

After dinner it was time for the party. Addyson's cake was Rapunzel and Jack's was a puppy.

Jack was so funny with the presents. He got a Tonka truck and then a tricycle and couldn't decide which to play with first.

One of Addyson's favorite presents was a doll stroller which she promptly put Jack in and gave him a ride.

It didn't take Jack long to want to push Addyson.

                                               The girls had a lot of fun watching them play.

All good things must come to and end and the old folks were the first to head for home.