We had a lot of fun on the 4th of July. We went out to our friend, Patrick’s, family’s ranch in Comanche. There were so many wonderful places to explore and interesting things to see, Hank had an absolute blast! He especially loved the fish pond and wanted to get in it to catch the fish. We didn’t let him get in the pond, but we let him splash and play in the water, he was soaked to the skin in no time! The food was delicious, the company and conversation lovely and the fireworks were beautiful. Hank stayed up late to watch the fireworks. He was pretty tired, but he enjoyed them all the same. Now he points them out in books (we have a Biscuit story with fireworks in one of the pictures) and anywhere else he sees them.
The next day, we explored the ranch some. Hank got to feed a donkey. He also saw a one day old lamb (too cute), some cows and bulls, lots of cats and several horses. Hank especially liked the horses and it was so fun to be greeted by them when we walked up. Patrick introduced Hank to several of the horses and Hank was just delighted to pet their faces and manes. Hank slept in the car almost the entire journey home which was wonderful. A good nap is a great thing! Here are some photos from our 4th of July in no particular order, enjoy!
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- Hank enjoys blowing bubbles
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- Hank loves the water
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- Hank says hello to one of the horses
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- Hank wants to play with the kitten
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- Hank likes playing this game with Cody
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- Hank likes his vest
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- our family in the barn
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- sitting in a practice saddle
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- it really is too bad Hank is allergic to cats
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- playing the guitar
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- Hank learned to open the gates in the barn
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- eating a green peach
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- settled in for a long car ride
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- he squealed with delight when these horses said hello
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- looking for Geoff in the rafters
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- Hank shows Patrick the donkey
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- he thought this was like tether ball
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- Hank picks a green peach
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- Hank is fascinated by the guitar lately
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- Hank liked the horse’s nose
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- the horses come to greet Hank
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- petting Gypsy the horse
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- with Daddy
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- Patrick and Hank look for fish
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- balance the bean bag
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- when we arrived, the horses came to see us
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- saying hello to a new barn kitten
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- Hank tries to touch a fish
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- playing in the fish pond
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- self-portrait during the fireworks
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- watching the fireworks
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- Cody is such a good dog!
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- more bubble fun
