Schmidt Family Trip

I’m about five weeks behind posting this - the Schmidt Family “reunion!”

Tim’s Mom’s families all gathered at Wilstem Ranch [close to French Lick, Indiana] for a long weekend. Or in our case, just a weekend, since Tim has about one day of vacation left.

It was a bit of a drive, but we timed it between bottles and it went well. We were in separate lodging since there were so many people. It was great to see family from out of town. Unfortunately it rained half the time.

Also unfortunately Nora tried to keep up with the older kids which just wore her out and she became a little monster after a 2nd day with no nap. Both nights I was back in our house before 8pm since we have small children.

Drink & magazines alone on the first night!

I was able to not only go on a fun wagon/tractor ride with Nora, but was also able to accompany her on her first horse ride! It was probably my favorite part of the weekend - she was such a big girl! She had no problem with the ranch hand lifting her onto the horse and immediately took the reigns - !

Strangely enough we met this horse - Sunshine - the day before, and Nora declared Sunshine as her favorite horse and requested to ride him the next day. I flippantly said “Yeah sure.” As we walked up to the farm yard, she said “There’s Sunshine!” I said “Mm-hm,” not being able to tell the difference between any horses. Lo and behold, it WAS Sunshine. So sweet.

She did great and was just quiet and contemplative her entire ride like a big girl as I walked beside to make sure she was safe : )

Nice little trip!*

*I’m a firm believer that “trips” happen with children - at least until they reach, like, 10 years old?? “Vacation” does not involve children. : )

Nora and her 1st Cousin Once Removed [?!] Janie. 

Nora & Janie on the wagon ride!

Traveling with two small children.

Girls asleep, we had a drink[s] while watching a listening to a rural wedding reception!

Nora on Sunshine!

Big Girl Nora!