last wednesday

 with the advent of being officially full term at 37 weeks pregnant, i decided i could make myself walk up to the arena last wednesday to see the donkeys exercise.  ezra rode ahead of me on his bike while i walked waddled behind him.

he waited a bit.

but, then bee called him and he rode off in the distance.

my belly is clearly pregnant now in my shadow.

here's bee and me.

emmy and blackjack were on high alert when i arrived because a loose dog had made its way into the arena  from the field.  some dog owners are so irresponsible.  these donkeys could really hurt their dog.  donkeys do not like dogs.  

but they are so cute, aren't they?

the beautiful view of the santa monica mountain range always fills me with peace.

ez and bee were treasure hunting.

they found coins

and bottle caps.

i sat with my big belly on the picnic table,

some neighbors came by to chat,

and then it was time to go.

ezra led the way

while the donkeys stopped for a snack.

it was a beautiful day and i was glad to make the trip on foot this time, not by truck.  we'll probably go again this wednesday because i think this baby wants to stay in a while longer.