St. Patty's Day!

Week 42: I think we are finally getting used to life with Princess Lucy Anna and she is starting to make herself at home! This week she has ventured out of the kitchen (her hiding spot under the kitchen table). She has slowly moved to the back of the house, but her favorite spot is John Bay's bed! This wouldn't be a problem if this wasn't Bandit's favorite spot. We also can't leave Princess alone in a room - she will eat anything she wants...toys, shoes, socks, plastic bags, you name it!

It has been such a beautiful week (with the exception of Monday) that the kids have been outside all week playing on the swing set and on the NEW trampoline!

Friday was "Biscuits with my Buddy" at MV's school. Of course, her buddy was her daddy! They had a great morning - and Ed brought home the most amazing artwork that MV had done for her buddy.

Then it was off to the barn for our usual Friday routine! I think John Bay is starting to enjoy the barn - at least running and chasing the cats and dog and petting the horses! MV rode Sealy again and did fabulous! Sealy usually has a little attitude, but MV took control and made her behave. It is so much fun to watch her ride!

Saturday was St. Patrick's Day. Being in Louisiana, they celebrate here with a parade and lots of beads! It was far more crowded than the Mardi Gras parades and a whole lot more college kids. We waited and waited, but once the parade started it was so fun. The kids loved all of the beads, candy, footballs, cups, and frisbees! I think our favorite float was the Angola Prison Rodeo - it was pulled by 4 Clydesdales. That is one amazing animal! The kids had never seen a horse that big and couldn't believe it, especially since the day before MV rode a precious (tiny) pony!

After a few floats and lots of bag pipes, the kids were ready to go. They were happy with their stash! This was fine with us, we didn't have to fight traffic since we left early! The rest of the weekend was so relaxing - we stayed outside and enjoyed the extra daylight!