Pre - Halloween Festivities

Part 1

 

Claire and I spent an afternoon exploring Thanksgiving Pointe's Barnyard Boo last weekend. She enjoyed every second of it; as did I. The weather was perfect, it wasn't very crowded and she was all smiles.

 

To begin, Claire got a black cat painted on her face. She sat very still and was very excited to see herself in the mirror afterwards. I was glad we only had to wait a couple of minutes in line and the painter was extremely fast.

 

Then it was off to the animals. Claire ran around to every cage and wanted to pet each and every animal inside. Most of the animals were right by the fence so we was able to reach through and give them hugs; a highlight of the day for Claire.

 

Next was a pony ride. This was her favorite activity of the day. Remember this post? (Click here) Well, Claire did a complete 180. This time she was happy, excited, and thrilled to be on little Clancy (the smallest horse which she picked out to ride). To my surprise, I was able to stand by the side and take pictures while she went around in circles. She didn't even need my hand and has been telling me over and over that she rode the pony all by her self. So cute!

 

 

Up next was a "dragon ride" (wagon ride) as Claire calls it. Of course, she loved it and wanted to go again but they wouldn't let us. :( After we got off she ran up to the front and gave the big white horse a pat on his leg as if to say "thanks horsey, good job!". It made me a little nervous having her get so close to such a big animal, but I held it in and let her do her thing. I don't want her to be a scaredy cat.

 

 
By this time, we needed a snack so I bought some fresh donuts which we devoured. I remembered these from a few years past and had to get them again. They were delicious! 

 
Claire and I had so much fun that afternoon at the "Halloween Farm" (where I told her we were). I love getting to spend one on one time with her and hope that we can continue to do things like this after her baby brother arrives.

 

For the record, Erik took advantage of the warm weather and went golfing while we were on this excursion. He almost got a hole in one! Maybe next time Honey.