Our newest addition : )

#Been gone SO LONG  #No idea where to start  #How about today???

Ryders mare had her first baby today....a little stud colt.  He is so perfect! We love him so much already and have high hopes for this little guy.

The first "snow" (if you can even call it that)

We recently had our first snow of the season....there was barely anything, but it didn't matter to these two!  They insisted on getting bundled up and going out to play...

Family pictures 2013

My Grandpa

My Grandpa was everything to me.  I have not been to see his final resting place until this last week.  My brother Joe was in Idaho visiting, and a visit to the Cemetery was on his to-do list.  I have not had the courage nor the desire to do this myself, but I was glad I went with him.  Many tears were shed...it saddens me my kiddos will never know the man I knew and loved so dearly.

Show pictures (thus far) 2013

 Ryder on Chloe loping

 Ryder spinnning

 Ryder slide stop

 Ryder spinning

Chase stopping

Ryder's 10th Birthday

It is unbelievable to me that Ryder is 10!!!  He has become such a responsible young man.  He just graduated the 4th grade.  Has been working very hard with his horse to get her show-ready and has been to two shows already this season (pictures coming soon!).  He wanted a "reining" horse cake, and this is what we came up with...

(the fencing is edible chocolate!)

 Trick candles!!!

 Can you tell they're related!? (Chases' mom Sheri)

Ryders' papa Chuck (Chases' dad) & his new wife Karen

We had a simple party at home with family as Ryders' birthday usually marks our first camping trip of the year (his choice), and this year is no exception.  We are headed out this weekend with family, friends & horses too!!!

The cutest Pledge of Allegiance EVER!