Waiting for Willy

Kate and Strawberry.

Willy, the percheron (a.k.a. giant horse), has been enjoying the nature of the fields and hillsides.  And with that nature comes burrs and small sticks and all sorts of natural things that stick on a hairy horse.

Jiles liked it for about 2 seconds.

Grandpa spent probably close to 2 hours grooming Willy and getting him ready for his "debut".  He had to look pretty studly for the camera and with bells on his back.

Ezra never wants to get off.

We were going to wait in the house until they were all done with Willy and they called us on the radio, but we couldn't wait.  So we waited at the barn instead.  Much more fun.

The goats are down there now. 

(And OFF of our porches.  Hallelujah!)

They should be kidding (as in birthing their offspring, not "joking") next month.  Lou Lyn is really getting big, so we think that she will be the first to kid.

Pink bathtub.  Sweet.

We played in the barnyard some, too.  Those metal things are so irresistible. 

"Mommy, hepp!"

Weston looking festive.  (And looking a little grossed out about something.)

Getting harnessed and strapped.

Almost ready.

Back in the barnyard.  Now in the branding chute.

Thankfully the ground is hard and dry.

Otherwise, we'd have issues.

Hi, Little Sister!

Yay, Willy and the meadowbrook cart are ready!

Everyone hop on!

Wherever you can find a spot.

The bells.

Weston got to drive it, too.  He took me for a little spin.  Very cool.  My favorite thing about riding that way (besides sitting next to my honey): the sweet horsey smell.   :)