Explorers

We knew it was inevitable that our newest additions would soon be large enough and curious enough to start exploring outside of the barn.  

The first sign that there was no keeping these guys in was the day that Chibs managed to climb out of the feed room while we were on a trail ride.  He had no trouble getting up that high, but I did have to help him get down :)

Their favorite destination outside of the barn is definitely the little tractor!

It makes us a little nervous that these guys are now free to roam, but we have them well trained that if they come when we call there is usually some tuna waiting for them.

Chibs is definitely more adventurous outside, Tig often doesn't make it past the horse stalls!  He loves hanging out with Dolly while she's eating.

These kitties have no fear of the horses and the horses seem to enjoy their company.  Rowdy typically isn't the most popular with the other animals because he's a little too unpredictable, but he and Chibs get along great!

Being the "homebody" cat, we recently discovered that Tig is a big fan of our saddles, with or without the horse!

Luckily these two seem to stick pretty close to home, hopefully that continues, especially until they have grown a bit more!

Fall at Sadie Acres

As sad as we are to see summer coming to an end, Sadie Acres is surrounded by beautiful fall colors right now!  

"All horses deserve, at least once in their lives, to be loved by a little girl"

Yesterday our animals were lucky enough to get loved on by two little girls when Stephanie and her girls came to visit!

Dolly is always a big hit with the kiddos.   

Oscar and Chloe love the extra attention, Chloe was especially fond of Steph and the feeling was mutual!

As fun as Dolly is, she's not the smoothest ride so we let them have a turn on Sadie.  The girls did great and just wanted to go faster and faster!  

The kitties were definitely the biggest hit!  The girls were so good with them and Tig and Chibs were so patient.

There is something special about kids and animals when they interact.  

We get so much joy in sharing Sadie Acres with the little ones, come back and see us again soon girls! 

Dropping in to say hello!

Just like all of our animals, Tig and Chibs definitely have their own personality.

Tig, who is ironically the smaller kitten, has absolutely no fear whatsoever.  He tries to climb everything, fearlessly jumps off of anything he successfully climbs and spends most mornings cleaning the dirt and mud off of himself after getting licked and rolled around in the dirt by Denali.  Any by the way, there are fewer things cuter than watching those two play!

Chibs on the other hand is much more reserved, he loves to play and run around like any kitten, but does it in a much more "mature" manner.

It didn't take them long to claim the top of the chicken coop as their own.  This was a perfect place to climb because it has multiple levels.  

Tig ready to grab Chibs tail and Chibs sitting calmly.

As much as they love hanging out on top of the coop, they were determined to conquer the rabbit hutch.  Especially Tig!

Most of their early attempts they would only get about halfway up.

Finally this week, Tig's persistence paid off!

I think the bunnies love it when their little visitor drops by, especially Chloe, she's always quick to greet him.

It's now his morning routine to drop in and say hello.

Chibs hasn't braved climbing up to check things out yet, so I put him up there this morning to see what all the fuss was about. In true Chibs fashion, he was content keeping a little distance.  

And of course their "Nana" was right there to make sure that all was okay.