Grandma's Rocker

This little rocking chair belonged to my mother as a child ( Kristen's grandmother ) and now belongs to me ( Jordana's grandmother ). Hopefully this little chair will be used by many more little " Rocking Generations "!

Christmas Morning 08

Twas the morning of Christmas and all through the house,

All the creatures were stirring - including two Jack Russells and one Golden Doodle.The stockings were hung by the chimney with care,

Oh, Look what Jordana is getting ready to tear!!

COWGIRL UP!!!!!

More Horsey Doings!!

My other horse, Professor, was watching longingly from his stall and the expression was so---When's it my turn? We decided to let him out for some exercise, and you know what --- I really don't think anyone wanted to climb up on his back!!! He was feeling his oats as they say, and when you are only six, you have plenty of energy!! Maybe in a few years, Helaina. The last three pictures show what horses really prefer to do with their time -- STAND AND EAT!!

Horsey Doings

Guess who loves horses now? And I had nothing to do with it!! Helaina discovered a show on t.v. called the Saddle Club, all on her own. I actually remember Kristen reading those stories when she was in her pre-teens. I've posted some pictures of Helaina on my horse, Buddy. He is a very safe and dependable mount for beginner ridiers. Wouldn't hurt a flea, right Buddy? Aunt Vicki decided to give it a whirl that day also!! They both did very well!! Any other takers out there?
Meanwhile, guess what Grandma's doing? Someone has to do it!!!

Fall Memories

Before I leave 2008, I wanted to post some pictures of the three Delights of my life, Helaina, Sam, and Jordana. Alan and I visited Helaina's and Sam's school in Oct. for their open house. They attend Royal Ridge Elementary in Willowick. Sam is in kindergarten and Helaina is in 3rd grade.
Jordana was enjoying a beautiful Autumn day at her home in Lexington, Ky. Aren't they they precious?? Well, I think so!!!

Horses need pearly whites too!!

Once a year the horses have their dental check-up also. Only, he comes to them bearing his little tranquilizer shot and dental equipment. It is really quite interesting so I decided to include it in my blog. The shot takes effect very fast and soon they can hardly stand up. The equine dentist then inserts an apparatus to keep their mouths open. They don't respond to OPEN WIDE! His equipment is state of the art and much easier on the horses than the old method of just rasping the teeth with a hand held metal file. Horses teeth keep growing their whole lifetimes and need to have the sharp points smoothed at least once a year to keep them comfortable and eating properly!! Hope you find the pictures interesting!

Meet The Barn Cats!!

We have four adorable barn cats. They are barn cats in name only, as each night they are escorted into a comfy tack room, complete with kitty beds. Two of them, Shake and Chewy, I pursued. The other two, Tipper and Sparky, pursued me. In other words, they just showed up at the barn and said, We're home!! Hopefully, they will keep the rodent population from setting up housekeeping in our barn. Hmmm, maybe I shouldn't feed them so well.