Wonderful Reviews!

This morning right after the walk I finished the pictures from our vacation and posted them on Facebook the Rhoda came out with baby Iris and helped get some action shots of Giselle (Roxanne x Valiant) for the website.

This filly can MOVE! She is just over a month old and spectacular. If you would like to see the pictures that I posted for the website and Facebook click HERE.  Next out was Star and her colt Zephyr, also a Valiant offspring. When we pulled him out Julie had already arrived with her 3 daughters and Amy Beth with her 3 daughters and 2 of her sons.  The girls had fun petting Zephyr.

We decided to make a quick video of him for his owner.

While we were waiting for Karin to bring Cookie over to give the 2 boys a pony ride. Russ wandered over to pet Zalena's colt.

 Russ felt that colt was getting a little TOO friendly. 

 He was glad to climb on Cookie. 

 His little brother also got to ride Cookie. 

Once they were done, Karin took Star and Cookie over to the cabin to join the 4 horses going from there. Horses used were Sangria, Jenis, Oksana, and Sally.

If you would like to see the rest of the trail ride and vaulting lesson click HERE. Everyone had a very good time. The kids were all picked up by noon and Karin came in to join Rhoda and I for a leftover lunch. After lunch we went shopping on the internet. Rhoda decided the apartment needs a new shower head and liner and the comforter needed a duvet. We had fun picking them out. Airbnb sent a message that 2 reviews came in. This first one is from Jennifer, the lady that stayed here and helped so much with the horses while we were gone. She wrote:  “Judy was the absolute best host I have experienced. The house is a great space with all the items you would need. The farm was amazing with experiences we will never forget. Judy is amazing and her family is beyond welcoming and very open. This place is beautiful and night was just as awesome. It’s a beautiful and quiet peaceful retreat. I wish I could give more than 5 stars. Comfortable bed, couch and futon! Provided washing machine soap and dish soap. Amazingly quick to respond to Airbnb mail and personal text. Very quiet and plenty of space for walking and exercise. Full air conditioner and fans. No issues with any of that. WiFi provided. Television provided, no cable but an XBox 360 was provided and easy access to apps. Very easy access and check in was quick. Town in about 20 minutes away and easy to navigate. Lots of options for places to go. Can’t wait to go back for more fun! ” 
Then she also sent a private message through Airbnb:  “Thank you so much!! Can not wait to come back!!” 
We were so very happy Jennifer picked our place to stay and very thankful for all the work they did while here. Jennifer's daughter grained the horses for Karin every single morning they were here.  Plus all the work they did with Wicktoria and her foal. We would WELCOME them back.
The next review came in from the renters that stayed this weekend. They also sent a wonderful one. writing:  “We were absolutely blown away by this place. The photos on the website don't do it justice. It's much bigger than it looks and it was so cool to be able to go outside and go right up to the horses to pet them. The area is beautiful and far enough from the city that you can see TONS of stars in the sky. We will absolutely return next time we are in town!”
Obviously I need to take new pictures! They also sent this message: “Judy, thank you for letting us stay at the apartment. The three of us had a wonderful time and were blown away by just how beautiful the apartment and area is. All of us are big-city boys so it was refreshing to be able to stay in a setting that we aren't normally used to. The horses were so beautiful and the little foals were adorable and friendly and allowed us to approach and pet them. Our expectations were exceeded by a VERY large margin and we would love to stay here again when we return next year. Thank you for everything. -David”
Mark spent the evening mowing the yards. Sarah and Nolan came over for the evening and we ended up over at mom's to play Mexican train. We started the game with Ruth, Rhoda, mom, Sarah, Nolan, Diane and me playing. Ruth dropped out first, then the 2 nursing mothers (Rhoda and Sarah) had to go take care of their babies Iris and Zion but we were able to finish the game with 4 players. We had a busy day but one that could have been busier. Mom found a roast on sale at Kroger, bought it and made it for the Berean meal tomorrow. Then Rhoda made 2 pans of brownies which I will also use for the Berean meal. Tomorrow I will just need to pic up fruit and bread.  A BIG big thankyou to mom and Rhoda! What a great day.