October 25-
This is the day that Addison has been talking about for months and months. She has told everyone from the random cashier to her teacher all about it! She decided on two friends to bring with...which was hard. But I didn't know how big it was going to be and how many little girls I could handle! Bill and Landon went with too. It was kids day and I wasn't sure what that meant either. I was scared it would mean huge crowds. I was pleasantly surprised how well the event was run. So because it was kids day they got to ride on ponies, groom a pony, learn about the horses at Arlington cemetery, get a free Georgetown Cupcake, paint horseshoes and see the show!
This is the day that Addison has been talking about for months and months. She has told everyone from the random cashier to her teacher all about it! She decided on two friends to bring with...which was hard. But I didn't know how big it was going to be and how many little girls I could handle! Bill and Landon went with too. It was kids day and I wasn't sure what that meant either. I was scared it would mean huge crowds. I was pleasantly surprised how well the event was run. So because it was kids day they got to ride on ponies, groom a pony, learn about the horses at Arlington cemetery, get a free Georgetown Cupcake, paint horseshoes and see the show!
One excited birthday girl! Showing off her shirt! I made the girls all matching shirts and bags for their little adventure!
What a bunch! Landon, Abigail, Kate and Addi
I don't think this smile moved from her face all day!
The bags ended up being a good party favor as all of them were FULL by the end of the day! There were lots of newspapers and magazines to pick up....they didn't mis one of them! By the end their bags were so heavy they couldn't carry them! But they have some amazing reading material for quite some time! It might even compete with the Dover Saddlery catalog that Addi carries around in her backpack!
I have to say I was more than a little worried that she was going to be disappointed. After all, she had been building this event up for a long time. I just needed a horse to jump over something and I thought she would be happy! She was amazed when she walked in the arena to see this! Whew! It all worked out! I have a happy little camper! We were really close to the arena too...two rows from the guard rail!
Overall, the day was a huge success. I think the girls all had a great time! I was more than thankful that Bill was the one driving as every street in DC seemed to be closed. The Marine Corps Marathon was the next day but still! It was a little crazy!
