Summery Sunnery

A page I did using Adornit Digital pages. I almost couldn't remember how to use the photoshop, it has been toooo long! Thanks to Jenny, I was able to get some done. It's simple, but it was fun!

He's Here!

We got the horse last Friday! His name is Silverado, and he seems to be just what we need. Kari and I went to Ogden to meet Travis at their sale. Brooklyn got to ride a different horse there and she thought she "was all that"! She rode it by herself... with Kari leading it, but she was by herself in the saddle. We were supposed to meet Kari's friend in Trenton to put him in the pasture. It was about 11:00 p.m. by then and we couldn't find the pasture or her friend. No calls back, you know the drill. I ended up just saying that we were going to the ranch, so we did. It was after midnight when we got there. Kino, Brian, Grandpa, Bette, Rog, Jim, Shauntae and Wyatt were staying overnight. We woke up some of them when we rattled through camp. Silverado was excited to be out of the trailer. (Which we had to borrow from Hootie Roche and the truck from Alan). The next day we stopped on the way to the ranch to get a bridle and the rest of the straps for the saddle and headed up there. What a horse! Kari rode it to the top of the ranch and back, not even saddle sore! Then the kids had turns, even Shauntae and Allyson took turns. I'm sure they will have longer rides when there are less youngsters there to have their turns! The horse was sooo gentle and quiet. I think this was a good move. I will want to keep it there, but Kari wants it in the Logan area so she can ride it more often. Until we get our own trailer it will stay there. It was fun seeing how excited and happy it made Kari! It was all worth it. Silverado is now a part of the family.

Watercolor Lessons

This is my latest attempt at watercolor. It's of a farmyard west of Brigham City with the mountains to the east. I wanted to capture the feel of the clouds coming over the tops of the mountain... I haven't quite got that down yet, but I decided to leave it before I ruined it. I hope you all like it, if not, I don't want to know!!!!

This has been changed dramatically... my watercolor teacher showed me what needed to be changed and she really changed it, so it isn't the same now. You can see the difference in it, not only because of what was painted, but because it is no longer mine. So, I guess this blog was really about nothing, which I seem to do more and more these days! ( I do like how she changed it though, I wish I would have done it!)

Take Me Out To The Ballgame

What a bunch of cuties at Cresta's ballgame! I went to Ogden to help with Cresta's kids while she played softball. Macie was there for her mom and Scott's game, so she came over to where we were to play with Molly, Dalan and Brooklyn. They had so much fun just doing somersaults and running around. It is amazing how much fun kids can have doing the little things! I had a blast just watching them. I got a few photos before the battery died. Of course I didn't bring the camera bag with the extra battery, I never do have it when I need it! The sunset was soooo beautiful, I had to get some of it while I was at it. It was a great night and it helped me have the rest that I needed for the day. Thanks girls for letting me "Play" with the kids.

Road Trip to Lander

Kari and I traveled to Lander, Wyoming to meet with her friend Travis and his dad to look at some horses. It really wasn't too bad of a drive. We had so much fun just talking and singing and laughing, the time went fast. We stayed at a bed and breakfast that was beautiful. An older home that had been remodeled into the Inn.

We met Travis and went to his dads ranch to look at a group of horses that he thought would be good for Kari. She picked several to ride. We got to go to Travis's favorite cafe for dinner. The town was pretty cool. Kari fell in love with it the minute we drove in! There are so many older stores and businesses to see. I wanted to go to the art center but we didn't have time.

The next day we met his dad at the fairgrounds and she got to ride the ones she had picked. It was funny because the horse she eventually chose was one that neither of us thought we would like! It was skinny and a grey and didn't look like much, but when she rode it, it had the smoothest gait and responded to her more than the others. Some of them could tell right off that they could get away with more than they usually could, and you could see them trying to buffalo her. The one we really liked really started to act up, so Mr. McNiven got her off of it pretty fast so she wouldn't get hurt. It was a pretty Dun and we liked it alot, it just didn't fit her personality and ability!

Mr. McNiven and Travis put so much time into getting the horses ready and letting her ride. It was nice of them to do that for her. They are bringing the horse down for her next week. They are having a sale in Ogden that weekend. Their horses are trained for mountain tours, movies, hunting etc. Some, like the grey, could be used for barrells and poles, if she decides to do that some time.

It was a fun couple of days, I hope that she will have the time to take care of the horse now... If not I know two granddaughters that will be glad to take care of him for her!!!!

Oh, yea, I actually got on a horse and WALKED around the arena!