Weekend at Pa & Grammy's

We got to spend and extended weekend with Pa and Grammy this past weekend. It was so much fun. Friday morning while I was fixin' Cole breakfast, this is what I turned around and saw:

The boy must have been hungry! No, poor thing is cutting two more teeth and is biting on everything.

After breakfast we called up the horses. Cole looked out into the pasture and pointed to the horses and yelled, whoooooo. That along with a bucket of feed; the horses came running. It was such a beautiful sight. Excitement filled my chest as they came closer. Today, I'd finally get to ride. Maybe.

While I was getting the horse ready, Pa let Cole "drive" his truck. Cole loves pretending to drive and jump up and down on the seat. The joy my little boy finds in the simplest of things makes me smile. I love that about him.

Cole got to ride a horse for the first time. His Pa took real good care of him. Cole loved it and didn't want to stop.

In fact, every time Pa would stop the horse, Cole would kick his legs and call out as if to say, "Pa, let's go!". It was very cute.

In this picture, Cole is waving to me. He's my little ham in front of the camera.

FINALLY, I thought I'd never get to ride. (Ha, I'm only kidding.)

I find that this is a place where I can get the best view....horseback. It is a place where I do some of my best thinking. A place where I can be alone with God. A place where all my troubles melt away. A place where I can feel like a kid again. A place that feels like home.

I thought this was a cool picture to take. Something you see all the time while you're ridding but never take a picture of.

As I was ridding through the pasture, I looked toward the drive way and this is what I saw. Pa and Cole are taking the lawn mower for a spin. Curious, I rode my horse over to where they were and had to laugh. Cole was having so much fun, smiling and giggling the whole way. The simple things.

After lunch, Cole and I went to see Grammy at work. She was working hard and had lots to do, but it was Friday. She welcomed the break and a chance to show off her grandson.

That night after dinner, Cole and Grammy had some time to play together. He got spoiled rotten. I love it.

Cole's checking out Pa's boots. Hmmm what's in there? You think they'll fit?

After wrestling with Pa, Cole takes one look at me with the camera and decides to come get me. I love his mischievous "I'm gonna get ya" face.

Cole's giving Grammy his "sweet" eyes. He sure does love her.

Wow, we sure did do a lot in one day. You'll have to watch for the next post to see what we did on Saturday. More fun.