"Thank you."  He smiled as they went in.  "Smells wonderful."  He thought about the cook and figured she wouldn't mind if he joined in had dinner with Karen.  He'd have her save it for the next day, or give it to the younger grooms.  The Pearson boys, the sons of his housekeeper and head groom, were always hungry and would eat anything offered.  "I'd like that.  Thank you."  He responded.

Wearing jeans, a blue long-sleeved shirt, and an older tan jacket.   He didn't wear the jacket when he was actively working in the stable or with the horses, but since he was out on a walk with Heidi, he was wearing it.  He gave her a smile and reached over to take his hat off Heidi's head as she rushed over to sit before she lost it or dropped it on one of the babies. She was totally focused on the babies and started babbling about something or other.

"Miss Heidi here thought we needed to visit the 'babies'."  He chuckled.  "I hope you don't mind.  I think she has claimed them."  He chuckled looking over at the three little ones.  Then looking around, he nodded.  "You've made it look much nicer than it did before."  He glanced at her again.  "Anything it needing? Or is there anything you are needing here?"