Summer is drawing to a close.
The first day of school is just around the corner. And I, for one, am looking forward to it.
Just keepin’ it real.
Today, in an effort to expend some, ahem… excess energy – and to avoid making even more of a mess around our new place – we ventured out.
As far as the small paddock on the side of the house.
Where our little 3-stall barn is nestled.
Isn’t it sweet?
And doesn’t it scream, “Bring me a pony?”
Moving on.
The goal was to collect all the felled pine cones and move them into the nearby woods.
Clearly, Poppy is exceedingly excited at the prospect.
Eventually though, our task was complete. The pine cones were collected.
And we were hot.
So we moved on to the next task.
Popsicle eating.
Which went over much better with the 7 and under crowd.
Praying that our outdoor efforts pay off in sweet dreams tonight. For all of us.
P.S. Cannot wait to show y’all more of our new place. God seriously hooked us up!
I totally now have official paddock, barn, AND cute kid envy! Can’t wait for the house envy! 😛 So glad that your trip went well, and Poppy is smiling more and more! Much love to all!
Wow … a trip to China and a new home? You have had a busy summer … gosh, can’t wait to see more details of the new homestead (and of course keep those pics of Poppy coming). Glad to see the smiles…
Oh Stefanie a BARN! That is PERFECT!!!!!
And so is Miss POPPY! Golly what a dolly!
Can’t wait to see the rest of your new home!
i have been wondering about the new place and how chris fared in getting everything settled! post pics!!!
It screams PONY and PHOTOS. Look into hippotherapy horses. Sometimes organizations have them for children with “special needs” though that’s a big word for our little perfect kiddos. Can’t wait to see more
I still cant believe your man moved you while you were gone?! really?? you guys are crazy and in keeping with crazy, I SO think you need a pony. Well, Poppy & Vivi need a pony – right?? Right, Daddy?!?!
Cant wait to see & hear more about your new place!!
Poppy’s smile makes my heart so happy.
Can’t wait to see pictures of your new place! 🙂
Your yard looks huge-o! It looks like God did hook you up. Can’t wait to see more. And of course more of the cute chidlets.
Can’t wait to see pictures of your new place! I can’t believe Chris moved your family while you were in China! That is incredible!
Love seeing pictures of Poppy looking…..well…..happy and settled into her new family!
How exciting to have a new home , paddock, space to run and roam for horses and oh yes the kids!!!
Can’t wait to see your new home! I do love seeing youre precious kids and sweet Poppy’s face though.
Where are you now? I know you were moving alot with his job before. Just wondering where you decided to settle down.
Hugs,
Jody
How wonderful to see Poppy adjusting to her new family. Prayers are SO powerful…and so is love. Looks like your new home is going to provide some adventures for you all. Congratulations and enjoy these new chapters of your lives.
I could tell from the kitchen pics that you had moved. It looks lovely…can’t wait to see other photos of your new home. Somehow, you guys squeeze more out of a day than most! Amazing. Best wishes in your new home. Will you be there just 2 years?
Ooooh! I’m excited to read about and see more of your new place! My kids get acorn duty in the Fall. It’s slightly more tedious…Heh….
Wow ~ did your fam move while you were away in China? I knew it was coming up soon. You guys are supreme multi-taskers!
Of course, if you get one pony, you must get three! (As a fellow horsewoman, I know you know why ~ one horse is too lonely as a herd by itself, so you get a second horse, but then when you take one out for a ride, that leaves the other to go berserk alone in the field. So you have to get a third!)
Your place looks lovely! I hope you are settling in nicely!
All the best,
Nicole A., now in LA
You have a BARN? Are you serious? If you only have room for one pony, get your pony goat friend! Seriously, they get along fabulously, eat all of your bramble, need practically no care at all, and are pretty hilarious pets.
I must see the house that goes with this barn! It looks like a fabulous setting.
Love the pictures so far! Can’t wait to see more of your new place!
Very cute! And, seriously, I think those mothers who dread the beginning of school are crazy! haha! Your new place looks fabulous!
The barn is beautiful! Straight outta a magazine!
Wow…gorgeous barn! I was wondering about the kitchen pics. 🙂 So are you still in my neck of the woods or are you far away now? Went to Children’s the other day and thought of you. So happy for you to have such an amazing place and can’t wait to see more photos!!! We have been hoping, dreaming, praying for a place with a barn and a few acres for so long. I had almost given up the dream until I saw your pic and now it renews my hope and motivates me to keep praying! 🙂
what a smile….
She looks like she’s doing so well. I’m so impressed that ya’ll managed to move during this time, bless you!
That little parn does scream…….pony, but it also screams “every photographers dream” especially when it is in your own back yard:))
I just cannot get over Poppy….. the transformation in such a short period of time is nothing short of amazing., She has come to life before our eyes and with each post, you can see her emerging more and more.
Can’t wait to see more of your new place!
Enjoy your weekend~
xoxo,
Lisa