30 Day Challenge of Things I Love...Day 3

These two little kittens warm my heart every time I look at them. This is a paint-by-number that my step-daughter, Tori, painted when she was 8 years old. It was a gift for Grandma, my mother-in-law. I loved to paint- by- number when I was a little kid. I mean...who didn't, right? I think I even bought one a few years ago just for the heck of it, but never opened it. Something about a throw back to the good ol' days when life seemed easy and carefree. Oh, how I'd love to sit on an old linoleum floor and play jacks with a golf ball and hope the ball doesn't hit that wonky spot in the floor that makes the funky sound that sends the ball into a tailspin! *Sigh*

OK, back to the future, Nan! When my mother-in-law passed in 1995, all the special treasures I had made her were given back to me, including this gem so I could return it to Tori. I asked Tori if I could please keep it and because she LOVES me SO much, she obliged. I'm in awe of the amazing job she did with her blending of paints at such a young age. The colors are beautiful! I'm such a lucky duck!

Tea Cup and Little Britches

Thanksgiving is always a very special holiday in our family.  It's rare that our immediate family is all together, but my husband's sister's family always come to OKC to gather for the occassion.  So, we spend our Thanksgiving with them.  We all pitch in and fix our specialties and have this huge delicious feast. 

Jo, my sister-in-law, rents 2 small horses, Teacup and Little Britches to visit for an hour so her grandkids can enjoy a ride in the pasture.

                                                                       Tea Cup

                                                                     Little Britches

 This year was so much fun.  She has 7 grandkids under the age of 4!  A set of triplets, age 3 and another grand daughter, who is 3.  These four enjoyed the ponies the most.

                              Noah...he took that hat off, waved it up in the air and yelled, "Yee Haw!"

                                                                             Piper

Kennedy

Emma

Benjamin, Emma's younger brother, decided his truck needed to ride with him.  He wasn't so sure of the ponies, but give him another year or two and he'll be raising his hat, too!

Miss Harper Jane all snuggled up from the cold.  She's the baby sister of the triplets, Noah, Piper, and Kennedy

Last, but not least, baby Will...he's thinking, "I can't wait to get my hands on those ponies!"

Here's some more pics of the fun they had. As you can see, I can't get enough of these adorable kids!

Look at that smile!

Walking the dog? Err, Pony!

A boy of many hats.

These girls know how to dress!

Wonder who's gonna win this one!

Cousins

How cute is this?

Saying goodbye to the ponies.

Notice anything missing?  Let me say it was very cold and shoes should be a necessity.

We'll see ya next time!