Hay Ride & Barn Time

This past weekend, Owen and Paxton got together with their old friends Joey and Tim. While the dads enjoyed 18 holes of golf (on a chilly fall afternoon), the moms took the kids for a hay ride at a local farm. Before they even knew what they were getting into, Owen and Paxton were excited for a new adventure.

Unlike many places that rely on trucks or tractors to guide the hayride, this location employed a team of work horses ready to lead the tour. Owen took a moment to introduce himself before the ride got underway.Both kids wanted to pose for a picture with their new friend.Paxton and Tim were both bundled up for the chilly ride around the grounds. Everyone managed to pose for a few moments, but otherwise they managed to throw and dive around in the hay.

When the ride was done, the kids got a chance to have some fun in the barn. They started by saddling up and pretending to be in the "wild west."Owen thought it would be funny to leave Paxton in one of the stalls, and while Paxton enjoyed playing the role, she didn't end up staying there for very long.
She was, however, willing to pose for a picture with a bridle for one of the horses. Little Miss Paxton June found a bridle for one of the horses: Little June. In a pretty humorous conclusion to a wonderful outing, the four kids decided to pose for a picture in front of one of the horses in a stall. They all looked so proud to be in front of a horse...

...and so entertained when their new friend decided to give Owen a little smooch on the head. I'm so impressed that they all stood there, although Brecken admitted that there was no way they would willingly continue taking pictures without being able to have at least one eye on the horse. Fun fall entertainment!