Sunday April 26, 2015

This is Jake – the Hancher dog.  He was an official welcoming party of one when Autmn, Chris, and I went down for Logan’s birthday yesterday.  He’s such a prim and proper pup – crosses his paws just SO, and always poses for the camera. We were all glad to spend time together!

After a yummy lunch of burgers on the grill and fresh fruit, Peyton and I took a walk while everyone else was watching Aunt Kimmie put together Logan’s soccer nets.  We stopped at the covered bridge for a quick photo shoot and we were on our way.

We had just crossed into West Virginia when I spotted a little group of May flowers!  I remember playing with those as a child – pretending they were umbrellas or looking for the little apples hiding under the leaves.  I hadn’t seen them in… forever!  Peyton was somewhat unimpressed.

Across the road were the horses – Peyton was sure the one was named Buttercup.  We watched them munch and run for a while, then walked down to the barn.  Peyton gave me a history lesson, as the barn was made of all wood with no metal – quite rare, and very old!

Again, Peyton posed, then we headed back to the house.  We heard the kids on the dune buggy, so we took off at a run – I must say he was faster at it than I was!  But we all (yes, including me – I think I have a bruise on my right hip to prove it!) took a ride, with Matt driving, before going in for ice cream.

Logan’s Dairy Queen cake – complete with candles and motorcycle – was yummy!  I believe he was officially very glad to be eight, and we were glad to help him celebrate.  Have a great year, Logan!