Day Forty-Eight, Saturday Night No. 7 (Not To Be Confused With Boots No. 7)

 I always tell the kids that the hardest part about starting on a piece of writing, is worrying you don't know how to start and you should just start writing something, the rest will follow. That is my plan right now, let's see what happens....nothing. NO, no just kidding, I had a GREAT day and lots to write down, though it's kind of late and I'm super tired to I may go for the Reader's Digest version.

After breakfast, TR and I went up to the barn with Prima, we walked along while she rode on a trail ride. It was a beautiful day, the air was crisp and bright. Everything felt washed clean by yesterday's rain and I think the Horse was glad to be out of his stall, stretching his legs. We brought Mr. Nibs, he was all atremble at the sight of the horses, he has never seen such big animals, and the smells of the barn must have been fantastic for a pup whose universe spans the house and the backyard. He did very well after he finally got on the ground, no barking or being loud around the horses at all. It was neat to have him there, I may bring him more often.

After the walk/ride, we took the kids to the Outdoor Shopping Mall for a 'hang-out' and a date for Primo. I guess it was a date, all the kids called it that but I think it was more of an introduction. We dropped them off, grabbed a burger and then I suggested we do something we have never done before. So we drove up to the top of The Devil's Mountain. It was stunning. A little scary driving up (and back down) but the views were amazing and we could see all the storms in the distance. We could even hear the thunder as it roared away miles away from us. We explored the summit as much as we could and then drove home to collapse in a heap. All that thin atmosphere took it's toll on us (alright I AM exaggerating that). We came home and just as we were settling down to rest, the kids piled in the door, full of no details about their afternoon, but happy to be home.

All in all a good day, not much task achievement, but lots of wonderful experiences AND Mama is spending the weekend here, so we had a great day with her as well. We do love having her visit!

Now I am of to bed, we have decided to try to paint the kitchen tomorrow, yay! Here is a photo of the day. Goodnight.

Thunderhead in the distance