Sunday, July 12, 2009

Pony Party and Picnic

Nana's Pony Party and Picnic!

When the party was just getting on its way, the kiddos explored all of Nana's toys, including the very cool rocking horse!

"Giddy Up! Look at Addie go!"

Joshua looks like he is giving Ryan some driving tips since his is very familiar with driving a Cozy Coupe.

Here is Pony Macaroni!
(James named him)

Addie and her "Wita" (grandma) were checking out how April likes to eat grass.

Munch, munch, MUNCH!

Grandma Judy helped make sure all of the kids and families were having a nice time. Grandma "Judy" helped Amelia enjoy a quick snack before heading out for more fun with her friends.

Start the music! It's time for a pony parade!!! All of the kiddos got to ride on their very own stick horses!

Now, it's time for some pony rides!


James is really starting to look like a pro on a pony. Nana is getting him and April ready for a parade next Memorial Day!

Yea for Lauren! This was her first time on a pony without any fear! She did a fantastic job and had so much fun that she rode April twice!
Here is Miss Hailey. She seemed to really enjoy the ride. Check out the her cowgirl hat!

Yee! Haw!!!



Well, Joshers lasted a whole 3 seconds until he was ready to be done riding! Both he and Amelia seemed to more interested in eating then riding today! Maybe next time they will last a little longer.

Addie was a true natural on the Pony. She even got the pony parade wave down! Look at that little cowgirl go!
After everyone had a chance to ride the pony, each of the young riders received a "Prize Ribbon" for a job well done! They got to decorate their ribbons with some fun foam stickers. Thanks Liz for helping them out with the peel off stickers! I love the fact that James searched for all of the blue airplanes to decorate his prize ribbon with! He is too cute!
After the kids got to have some pony rides, they were welcomed to try the obstacle course that Nana herself designed made out of hay bales, wooden planks, a log and a big plastic barrel. It was a total hit with with the kids!
Nana also made a bean bag game that had three lines to toss from and labeled them as "Walk, Trot and Canter." Everyone got to pick a prize from the basket that hand horse figurines with yummy gummy treats tied to them and at the obstacle course there was a basket of bubble toys for everyone to choose from!After a yummy BBQ/picnic lunch it was a perfect time for a swim. Don't worry no one developed a cramp from eating then swimming! (Also, thanks to everyone that made such yummy dishes that were shared!)

Wow, what an awesome day spent with wonderful family and friends!


Until next year...


right Nana?!?




1 comment:

Her and Her and Him said...

Nana did a fantastic job putting together a great party. As we said before, you all didn't miss a detail. I think everyone had a great time on the obstacle course. Our stick ponies make it possible to have our own pony party everyday! Sorry I was more interested in food than a pony ride, I blame it on recovering from sickies! Thanks for giving us such a wonderful day!
:) Josh