Well this weekend could not have been more beautiful AND I was lucky enough to spend practically all of my time outdoors. We started off with a bang by taking a small group from the farm to cross country school at Frying Pan Park in Herndon, VA.  I think I can safely say that all horses and riders had a great time! Follwing are some super photos taken by Rich Barrett.

Katie Murphy and Grantley make a triumphant return to the eventing scene!

Kim Keating  and Ringo FLY over the big ditch!

Margaret Rizzo and Lissel in great form into the "water" jump.

Pat and Comet make a splash into the "old" water....a little deep huh?

Shoo and Adjie showing their style!

Comet making friends.......

Following the leader

From there we all headed home, got cleaned up and gathered up the kids, husbands and boyfriends and headed to the coolest party I have been to in a long time. Tiina (barn and horse care specialist extraordinaire)  and Jeremy Grey hosted a pig/deer/turkey/oyster roast at an awesome outdoorsy spot up in Frederick,MD.
 We learned a lot that night.....our "little" boys love a live band....dancing is just like riding (just ask Katie).....there is something special about lightsticks and most importantly Danny (and Tiina) sure can Hula hoop!

AND we got to camp in the RV:

Charlie, Jona, Dodger and Tate