Fall Party

We went to a "Hoe Down" the other day. It was an opportunity for some of us Americans to celebrate the season of Fall (even though here we are getting ready for Summer.)

We had a bonfire for hot dogs and marshmallows and some games with pumpkins for the kids. We enjoyed baked beans, potato salad, popcorn balls, watermelon, and caramel dip with apples (all things we really miss here.)

Lexi and Nate got to ride a horse, which was a really big deal. For a while they didn't even want to go near the horse. Nate formed a friendship with the Kenyan (something Nate is becoming very good at) who was leading the horse, and that man convinced Nate to give it a try. So when Jason turned around, there was his little boy riding the horse, all by himself. Daddy couldn't talk him into trying it, but the stranger could. When Lexi saw her little brother having fun, she decided she was brave enough to try it too. They got to ride the horse for about 5 minutes each.

After dinner there was square-dancing and a lot of laughter. It was nice to have hot dogs cooked on a bonfire, and to remember all of the fun we have had with all of you at this time of year. Here are some pictures of the kids enjoying the night.