future pet owner

these little guys love their animals. not ready for a pet, but see one in our future. ben was offering the horse some goldfish

Lulu the sheep chased them around in good fun

yes, ben loved the rat. 

jack snuggling a guinea pig. guinea pigs are very loud. not good pet candidate.

brushing a miniature horse.

taking a ride on the horse. 

sigh.

we are pretty sick of the snow here. even the kids are asking for spring already...

did make for a cool luge that lasted over a month!

and a snow fort that's probably still on the deck

even my #1 my snow lover is ready for some sun. he promised never to wish for a snowy winter ever again.

even the very rare "warm" day this year involved snow banks and slush puddles.

but still we scooter...

..and play at the play ground

and everyone has been on skis now--except mama!

sigh.