My life is kids, horses, school and more school. I can't seem to get to the blog--it seems less important somehow since I'm falling in bed around midnight every night after helping with hours of homework. I thought I was finished with school! I've really been fighting the grueling schedule of being back in school, but have decided to throw in the towel and join the other crazy parents who's lives revolve around the public school system for nine months out of the year. My kids, surprisingly, are actually taking this a lot better than I am. Now I have to try to remember what's happened the last two weeks...
This pic was taken at the beginning of last week. It was pouring rain, just like it has been today, and Joann still trained him. This was his first day of being really stinky--bucking and rearing and everything. He didn't like the rain and couldn't understand why he had to do what she said when he's been doing whatever he wanted for the whole first 6 years of his life. Go, Joann Durfee!
Wednesday of that same week we had a trek mutual and learned how to square dance. A lot of kids were there and it turned out great!
The kids were supposed to pair up at the beginning, so of course my kids chose their siblings?? Peter looks thrilled, doesn't he?
Cute one of Jade, Sterling and Sheri.
Another great one of the masked man.
After Cisco realized he was going to work every day, no matter what, he learned to calm down a little. I love this pic of Mike laying on his back. He's so fun to lay on and rub down. Mac was the first one to actually straddle him this week. We can't wait 'til we can ride him!
Earlier this week Cisco got his first lesson out in the open. He did so great that she's been training him out in the pasture all week. I'm learning a lot too, and loving it! Going to train with Joann is the highlight of my day. Today it was raining again and Joann didn't come up. I went over with the kids after school and caught Cisco up, put on his halter, and let him eat out in the pasture for a while. He was such a good boy and did whatever I asked him to do.
Last week we finished staining our flooring and installing the lockers in the mudroom. It's been such a chore and I'm so glad it's over! I think it turned out pretty good.
These are the stairs down to the family room. The paint for the walls and the railing will be done another day--sometime when life slows down a bit, or when it finally drives me crazy and becomes a priority.
A couple of days ago Sabrina and Kristina got Mischy all dressed up and taught her some ballet. I have it on video and will try to put it on here if I can figure it out. Sorry it's been so long since I've blogged. Hopefully I'm getting used to the school thing and will be back blogging regularly. Grandpa & Grandma Steele are coming next week and we're so excited! They'll be here for 2 whole weeks! Love you, family!
A cute pic of Kristina in her new hat...
I love this pic of Nitro. He will be Mike's horse 'cause he's so huge. Anyone else would be doing the splits when sitting on him.
Jade, Sheri and Kristina just don't get along. I don't know what to do with all their fighting!! :)
This is from one of our mutual nights. Joann is having everyone memorize The Living Christ and hands out a candy bar if they pass off a section of it. Everyone, including the adults, love to pass off to her for their candy bar.
Cold, cold day! This was crazy weather and we're glad it didn't last. The Durfees met us for Cisco's horse training session. Check out my outfit! I was staining the floor and ran over there. Do you remember Punky Brewster--yah, that's the look I'm going for.
Jeff Durfee (or I should say Brother Durfee, since he's in the bishopric now) at his best! :) I think he's telling Elena, "Don't you dare take a picture!"
Oh, no! Kitty in a tree! Where's the fire department?
Isn't this cute of Nik? She's even smiling in a picture, which is rare. See how cute you look when you're smiling, Niki?
Labor Day...BBQ with the Durfees and Rosamund's birthday. It was so fun hanging out with them for such a long time!
Our September sister's night we went out to Susan's and all took in the Greek Festival. Good food and fun dancing. It was great to do something different and be with the Durfees, Susan and Tonya. I love this pic of Rosamund at Susan's house.
A little blurry, but I had to put this one on of Sharlee and Tonya.
Getting ready for church...the girls always help me get Mischa ready and she loves the pampering!
Sabrina and her crazy sense of humor. Kristina is usually the last one to get up and loves her beauty sleep.
We have kittens! Anyone want one?
My favorite pic of Cisco and me. He's so pretty. I can see why people fall in love with their horses. As lame as this sounds, I am officially a horse lover--and proud of it! Update your blogs, family! We want to see what you're doing.
