Horse Crazy

I wonder where she gets it? We went to Elizabeth Beal's today. She and I were acquaintances back when I showed horses for Becky. She rode with Kevin & Michelle Jochens (different trainers/barn). Anyway, she's 'small time' like Becky & John were, has similar training and riding background, and is open to having me, the horse-world's version of a soccer mom, for a client.

Jason and I really want Eden to get acquainted early with horses; establish a healthy respect for them and start working on balance exercises. We have a tentative goal of getting Eden and Elizabeth entered at the American Royal for a lead line class this year. We'll see how things go.

Eden was very comfortable around "April" ('her' horse for today). She listened well to Elizabeth and just really had fun. She even told Elizabeth she wanted to "go fast." Just call her Danika (sp?). So, Elizabeth let her trot for 10 or so strides & then Eden wanted to stop! Ha! Not scared, just had enough of a taste.

So, here are some pictures...sorry for the quality; having to make do with what we have for now; still haven't figured out how to get video on here...anybody have any instruction in that area?

We're looking at maybe getting her entered in the American Royal this year for a lead line class...how cute.

"Back in Business"

Sorry it's been a while...very long, long while! I've been w/o a computer! But now, thanks to my super-techie brother, I have an improved version of my old computer! Yay Bubba!

I'm loving and cherishing this picture...it's a picture of my Grandma Marjorie Baecker. She passed away about a month ago...This is the only time she got to hold or see Eden. I miss you Grandma & I'll see you in Heaven!

So, here we are, in the heat (well, not quite) of the summer...and enjoying it thoroughly...okay. That's a lie! Eden has recently hit a tantrum stage...!? I'm not sure why, all of the sudden. Just in the last few weeks. So, we're trying to nip that in the bud before I'm having to 'discipline' my toddler while nursing a newborn!

And on that note, IT'S A BOY!!!!!!!!!!!!! Wyatt Lee will join his big sister sometime this fall. The doctor says Nov. 12, but my sonogram showed him 2 1/2 oz. bigger than he should be...so "I" think (b/c I went to the medical school of Buckner...) he'll be ready to join us sometime in mid October...we'll see!

Eden is super lovey...gives my belly kisses & talks about how she's going to change poopy diapers! Ha!