10 Years and Counting...

Getting ready!

Big helpers!

A wagon full of friends...

The kids had a great time playing in the hay!

Tonight marked our 10th year of hayrides!  The weather was perfect -- cool and crisp with bright blue skies.  The day was very hectic.  I had to go into work for a little bit to interview a candidate who lives out of state.  I hit the grocery after that to finish up the shopping for tonight.  I started the chili mid afternoon so it could simmer for a few hours -- I think that makes all the difference.

We had a great turnout tonight.  We had some new faces and some familiar ones.  It always amazes me how families multiply from year to year.  We had a couple of new additions from last year which is always fun.  Mom came which is always a big help.  She helped me get things set up.  All the kids had a great time playing together.  Even though we don't see some of these families very often the kids always have fun.

The last family left around 10. We did a little cleaning so we wouldn't have as much to do tomorrow. The kids were worn out and both were asleep in the car within a few minutes of us leaving.  I say it every year, but even though getting ready for the bonfire and hayride is a lot of work it is always worth it!  So many people come back year after year and as long as that is the case we will continue to host it!