{shirt: old navy // cheaper in the store, btw!}
{jeans: uo}
this is a small tradition, a scaled-down one. there’s not a bunch of hustle and bustle about it. it’s just me and parker (and sometimes lindsey and william if they’re home from school), shoes and coats on, carrots clutched in tiny hands, going to visit some neighborhood horses. it’s something we do, it breaks up the monotony, and, can i call it a tradition? it’s a tradition. a weekly tradition (and sometimes more). the horses hear us coming down the dirt road, and, they must know us well at this point, thinking, “carrots! carrots are here!” they saunter over to the fences, sniffing the air, waiting for their treat. we always bring at least four carrots. one for each of them.
it’s our little thing. we’ve got a pet already–gracie, our yellow lab–but i wonder if parker thinks of these guys as a sort of pet too. too big to come inside, of course, so, “mom, this is where we keep our horses?” sure, parker. he points the horse out in any book, makes the noise for them, and, for the first time this week, didn’t pull his arm back when i asked if he wanted to pet one. we may be raising ourselves a future horse rider if i’m not careful…
we’ve become quite fond of them, and them of us. once the carrots are gone, they still linger by the fence (particularly one of them) and let us pet them. it’s a mutual understanding at this point. they give us a nice reason to go for a walk, we bring them carrots, they let us pet them. it’s a win-win for all.
this is my fifth entry in the sakura bloom sling diaries.
i wear parker in the pure baby sling in organic maple.
i love the slings, but since i've never used one (obvi) they always look like the knot will undo and your baby is going to fall right out. i mean i know that's not what happens… it just looks like that : )
@fit with flash, gurl they STAY PUT. they have this double ring mumbo jumbo and it keeps it exactly how you adjusted it. no falling babies!
I love Old Navy! Everything is so amazingly cheaper in store, I just don't get it, but it works for me! It looks like you had an amazing time! I'm so jealous. 🙂
I love this tradition of sorts. I'm sure your right, Parker probably does think they are his. We have a farm with horses through our backyard. During winter when the leaves are gone I can see them out of my kitchen window. Almost makes me sad when springtime comes and trees start blooming.
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Omg lady: that jacket! And with the glasses? You look awesome! Is that the madewell jacket? Wowza.
@ashley, target! madewell knock off if you will 🙂
I clicked on this post because I could tell in your first picture that you were looking at horses. I love horses! And I love your jacket!!1
you have 5 kids?! i'm a new followering… loving your style and site!!! XO
i'm so getting one of these for my little baby one day… love how close it keeps them to you!
You're photos are getting better and better as time goes by. I love that these all capture the feel of the moment. Still using that canon rebel? What programs are you using to edit? I love some of the filters you use.
@lara mckenzie, thank you so much! i recently got a 5dm2, so the rebel is not in use any longer! and i use photoshop to edit — it's mostly just curves i play with, not filters or actions. thank you!
@brittany graceann, i do! but i didn't give birth to all of them 🙂
I love Parker's cheeky grin! Sounds like a perfect tradition 🙂
I love my Sakura Bloom sling! And, more importantly, our little one loves it, too 🙂
Beautiful photos, beautiful moments. And that Parker! That face!
what a lovely day!
Love the pictures!
I am about to have my fifth and not sure if I should get a sling or a wrap? Any thoughts?
@thechatty mommy, congrats!! i didn't have a sakura bloom sling when parker was really little but i think i'd definitely use it on a little babe now that i do have it. in addition, i LOVED the beco gemini carrier!
I love this post, what a special moment and memory to share with your boy.
Really love this. Used to love the farm when I was younger!
I absolutely loved your sling diaries, my favorite for sure 🙂 And the photos in this post (as well as the others!) are incredible. Really enjoyed following along.
thanks so much katelyn!!