The Pond girls had a blast celebrating Ella’s 4th birthday at Country Critters!  It was so hot (it’s been going back and forth in Texas between really hot and really cold, which is nothing new, lol), so we improvised our costumes.  

Noelle has always been our sweet animal lover/whisperer!

 

I don’t think there could be a cuter picture of a princess and a goat.  She actually was casting a spell on him with her wand as I was taking this picture, haha!  In the second picture, she was really sad because she wasn’t tall enough to pet the rabbit.  Noelle lifted her up right after this pretty smile!

Rose enjoyed all of the animals so much!  This is her first year to really understand what she is doing, and she’s loving every minute of it!  Texas was dry dry dry until the rain came last week, thankfully.  We needed it so badly!

 

 

Livy is another one of Anna Kate’s sweet school friends!

 

This action shot is so funny to me!

Rose is a little more reserved around animals than you would think.  I think the word is precautious.  She’s outgoing and lively, but she understands danger and boundaries too.  I’m proud of our little pumpkin!

 

 

Hayride and llama time, ha!

 

Ella’s big sister Anna and Noelle waiting to ride the horses while Rose takes the lead!

Rose wanted to ride all by herself.  I asked her if she wanted me to hold her hand, and she said, “No thanks!”  She says thanks when she wants to get her way fast!  I’m telling you, she’s a smart cookie!

Sweet Anna Kate wanted me to walk beside her, which I was so happy to do.  I’m proud of her for giving the horsey ride a chance.  Mike took this picture as I was pointing at Rose running off into the wilderness. 

 

 

Noelle, Noelle, my sweet diva girl, or in this case, disco diva girl!  Mike and I let her have fake eyelashes for Halloween, and she loves it!  I’ve never worn them before, and I was so nervous putting them on her, but she was like, “Go for it, Mom!” (last year, she just wore little pieces, this year it was the whole strip)  She was so excited!  I don’t know where she came from, but I love her to pieces and all that she teaches me about all things girlie!

 

My favorite things about these two pictures are Rose’s expression and Anna Kate’s sweet little feet.  These two pictures capture so much of both of their awesome personalities.  Love my Pond girls!

 

And the next minute, Rose is laughing at herself and picking flowers.

Our Pumpkin Pond in the pumpkin patch!