Ellie's 6th Birthday party!

Oh Kaitlin and Tatum.  These two are so cute and just inseparable.  Such great friends and they compliment each other very well.  Tatum and I rushed home from camping, thank goodness jumped in the shower since we hadn't the entire camping trip, and headed out to San Marcos to a horse ranch for Ellie's birthday. 

There was face painting, frame decorating, hand print making, etc.  Lots of fun!

And then of course, horseback riding!  Here's Kaitlin looking like a pro.

And Tatum with the birthday girl, waiting for her turn on the horse. 

Just as I took this picture, my camera died. :(  But Tatum LOVED the ride and of course wants to take lessons as well.  Um, not in the cards for you yet honey. :)

The owner of the horse ranch also has other animals and she took us on a tour.  Look at this beautiful peacock!

They each got a bucket with carrots to feed the goats, sheep, ducks, horses...

and baby bunnies.  So cute!

Here's Tatum and the horse she rode.  She's really into this.

And then Merrida showed up!!  After this photo op, Merrida sang some songs, played games and even taught the girls some archery and after a competition, Tatum won! 

Here's an awesome poster Tamara and Ellie made for Tatum of some beautiful pictures of Tatum at the party.  What an experience!  Thanks Ellie!