This past month we were able to spend some time with Greg’s dad’s side of the family. We got together at Grandview Horse Farms in Fonthill, where Greg’s uncle lives and his cousin runs a horse barn. It was a beautiful day for February- mild, sunny, and nice enough that we could all spend a fair bit of time outdoors. We roasted hot dogs in the outdoor fireplace, went sledding down a leaf covered hill (no snow here!) and spent some time in the barn with the horses. Our girls have ridden on ponies a few times at fairs and such, but they are so terrified of all animals that we thought they likely wouldn’t ride them that day. They proved us wrong! They both LOVED their ride and talk about it all the time. This hasn’t cured them of their animal fear though- we still had to CARRY them past the little cats in the aisles of the barn! lol Kingston stared at the animals as if they were from a freak show. He has only seen a cat once or twice and I don’t think he’d seen a real horse before. It was kinda funny (and made me feel like a bad mumma!) We also got a family picture taken thanks to Steff! I think we’re getting a little bit better at this family picture stuff…When I mentioned to Greg that I’d chosen a theme that didn’t involve a family picture every month, I expected that he would be relieved. Instead, he was upset that he wasn’t going to be included! Apparently he likes the end result, just not what it takes to get said end result. So, that being said- here’s Me & Mine!

My handsome hubby…

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