Just the three of us!: Family Day at Fort Harrison State Park

Jerrod and I have been wanting to take Rylan to Fort Harrison Sate Park for a pony ride for awhile now and today was a perfect day to do it! The weather was nice and cool and it was Labor Day so Jerrod had the day off so we could enjoy a nice family day. Today actually felt like fall, which was nice since we just had over 100 degree weather just a couple of days ago. When we got to the stables we could tell Rylan was getting excited. We let him down and he was going straight to the pony gate! We weren't sure if he would be scared or not, but approaching the pony, Goosie, he didn't hesitate at all!! Daddy just put him on it and Rylan held on to the horn of the saddle like a natural. It was the cutest thing! We even asked Rylan to pet the pony and he did with a happy smile on his face and said "Da!" with excitement, which he usually says when he's extremely happy! I held on to the pony's harness and off we went!! Rylan's face was absolutely priceless and showed no fear whatsoever. It was really funny because the pony would sometimes stop and Rylan would start crying or fussing, but a little tickle on the leg of the pony and Goosie would start walking again and Rylan would be happy. Rylan was brave enough to hold on to the horn of the saddle with one hand while the pony was walking and use his other hand to pet the pony. The pony ride was only $3 and it was the best $3 spent because seeing Rylan enjoy it was priceless!

Later, we decided to explore the rest of the park and walk on a trail and let Rylan just walk and run around. Rylan loved walking all over the grass and checking out the dandelions and leaves. And while we were walking the trail he loved looking up at the big trees! It was so amazing to watch Rylan take everything in and see the curiosity in his face. Jerrod and I love day's like this where we can spend a fun peaceful family day together and most of all watch Rylan grow and experience life through his eyes. What a blessed day!