“A foal’s legs are almost as long as their mom’s. They can barely reach down to the ground to eat grass.” Here’s our little horse whisperer . . . Natalie…I think you and me need to go horseback riding some time! Though the photo only shows Natalie on the opposite side of the fence, she … Read More
Straight from the horse-lover’s mouth: “A racing horse rider is called a jockey” (Natalie, age 6.5 years) Other stuff: Thrift store shopping and freebies: The amber color glassware I collect ~ 60 cents for both! An antique wood ironing board (that I’ve always wanted)….$1.00 A card file for my cards, envelopes and cardmaking supplies 2 … Read More
After my post yesterday about my equine care for the next two weeks, I received an email from a friend saying: “Can I pretty please bring Natalie over some evening so she can “help” you take care of them (the horses)? She will love you forever!” Love me forever? I wasn’t about to let that … Read More
There is something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of man. ~Sir Winston Churchill I’ve mentioned them before — Red and Silk — our neighbor’s horses. For the next 2 weeks — I’m pretending they are mine! My love of horses goes way back to my childhood. Though having … Read More
Growing up we didn’t have pets. Unless you call fish pets. I don’t. Fish are more decoration. What always confused me about us not having pets is that my father grew up with a dog, my mom spent time on her grandparent’s farm. Now that I think of it, I don’t think as many people … Read More
August 8, 1970 When I woke up, I heard the usual clamoring in the kitchen and expected to see mom when I turned the corner in our small home. To my surprise my grandma was standing there in mom’s place at the sink. That could only mean one thing . . . mom and dad … Read More
I’m exhausted. But in a good way. Tonight was our first official church service in our very own building. For the last 11 years (since we started our church plant) we have been meeting in a middle school – and it served us well. We had a pool for baptisms, a large parking lot, 45,000 … Read More
Part II – Reception If you aren’t hungry now…you will be! hors d’ourves table Amazing fruit bouquet Delicious Cheeses! Wedding cake. I didn’t get to taste it, but I heard it was very good! I love flowers. Busy night! After I got home from work at 5:20 pm I “made-up” dinner as I went along … Read More
Wedding – Part I As many of you know, our vacation “out west” started with our nephew’s plan to get married in Idaho (where his bride is from). We figured that as long as we were that far west, we may as well head to Yellowstone National Park. A trip with the family to the … Read More