Pippi Longstockings

Today K got her Halloween costume ready. She found my old scarecrow overalls, her dad's shirt and some striped stockings. Then added more freckles to the ones she comes by naturally.

She is going to the Spooktacular Horse Show in a few weeks. It is a lot of fun because they have a costume class. A costume class is when you and your horse are dressed up. K is going to put rubber bands in Hannah's mane to make it stick up, then tie bright ribbons in it. She will be the popular character, Pippi Longstockings on horse back.

This is the perfect character for K to be. It matches her fun loving, silly personality.

And then here she is with her softer side.

Which quickly gets taken over by the goofy side. She always keeps us laughing.

Almost 14, and still a fun loving KID!

Homecoming Dance

Here T is with her Homecoming date. His name is JL.

They went to Homecoming together two years ago too. He had a football game last night and got a little banged up.

They are going out to dinner with a couple other friends,

then movies afterwards.

Mud Wars

T had a lot of fun in the Mud War compititions this year during Homecoming week.

They won their first 2 matches, then things got a little dirty.

Final Shows of the Year

On Saturday, September 22nd, T competed in her last show of the season. She is now showing at First Level in dressage.
Grammie and Poppa came over to LaGrande to watch.
T said she felt like Cecee could fly. She was full of energy.

After the show we took a few pictures because it was such a beautiful day.

What a pair. They are beautiful together.

One the 16th of September, K had her lasts show of the year.

She entered 11 classes and won the very first one of the day.

Here she is holding her ribbon and lead crystal platter.

Here is K with Grammie and Poppa with another first place ribbon.

This time she got a lead crystal vase.

This is at the end of the day.

K is holding her Reserve champion Appaloosa ribbon.

They finished the day with five first place ribbons

and placed in all but one class.

What a GREAT day!

It couldn't have one any better.

Good job K and Hannah.

Happy Birthday!

Today the girls washed T's car to get it ready for school.

T is ready for school but K isn't really ready. T wanted this ice-cream cake.
Happy 17th birthday.

T opening some of her gifts.

K right there sharing the moment with her sister.

Poppa and Grammie were able to join us for the celebration.

Candy and money. What more can a teenager want?

This is T and her boyfriend.

This is K and her good friend C.

They took a bunch of pictures to decorate their school binder.

Two beautiful girls.

August Fun

Happy Anniversary!

K made it home today after being gone for 10 days.

She went with a friend to Utah on a houseboat.

Hopefully we will get pictures to share with you.

This is one of many beautiful flowers from my mom's garden.

Grammie and Poppa celebrating their 46th wedding anniversary.

T had fun playing with Ollie.

Strolling through the flower garder together.

Visiting on the deck was a lot of fun. One of my favorite flowers.

N's turn to play with the dog.

Today the clouds were beautiful all day long.

I spent a lot of time just watching them.

We are babysitting our friend's dog, Lucy.

T took her out to burn some energy.

County Fair

K spent Friday and Saturday competing in our County Fair. Here they are in the first show of the day, Showmanship.
Then she changed into English. BL came along to help us.
She really likes everything about horses.

K finished the day with Western, which is where she was the most successful.

She won champion in Western Pleasure. Way to go K!

She was having a great day. Hannah (horse) was awesome.

Here they are waiting in line to do the trail course.

Going over the bridge is one of K's favorite obstacles.