Wednesday, December 28, 2011

The Luckiest Girl Ever

Santa left a note for Mindy on Christmas morning that told her she had been a very good girl this year and that he had a present for her that couldn't fit down the chimney so she needed to go outside to see what it was....Mindy has said many times:

"I'm the luckiest girl ever" and "my pony is so stinkin cute"


She was SOOO excited to get outside and use her new halter and lead rope from Granny so she could "train" and ride her horse. She kept asking Granny, "but how did you know to get me a pink halter and lead rope?!"



She has told everyone about her new pony from Santa. When she walked outside and pet her new horse she said "I am going to name her Lightening". She later told us that she named her Lightening because she knew that she would be really fast just like lightening. She just can't stop talking about her pony!



I think this picture pretty much says it all!

Since we have been home Mindy has gotten up every morning and just cannot wait to get outside and be with her new friend! Today was sunny and in the fifties so we headed outside. Lightening wouldn't let me catch her so Mindy did it all by herself. She brushed her, led her around, "trained" her to get into the horse trailer about 3 times, and rode her while I led her around. She is so happy! This is the gift that keeps on giving :)

Tuesday, December 6, 2011

Some pictures from Monte's iphone

As you already know....We don't have the Internet at our house..... Unfortunately, the laptop where ALL my pictures are stored is broken and getting fixed (for over a month now)....AND I lost my camera for 3 weeks!! I'm so glad I found my camera, but I don't have the laptop to download any pictures to....So, as a result, here are some random snap shots from Monte's phone (sorry, they are out of order too!)

Mindy after church on November 11th


Makayla wearing Mia's beanie and being silly during dinner- December 2nd


Trying to take a picture of the girls together in their jammies.....does anyone else have this problem? :) Nov 13th


Poor Mia was in this stinkin stroller many many times while we were building our fence. She was usually very good just watching us. We finally finished our fence just in time to bring them home after Thanksgiving. I love looking our the window and seeing the horses. We have missed them the last 2 years. Mindy has been begging to ride Roper. I keep telling her we will have to wait for a warm Saturday :) (maybe in a couple of months???)



November 6th-The girls outside just before going on our Sunday walk. Unfortunately it was our last one until Spring :(

I did their hair in braids and sponge rollers for church. It brought back lots of memories for me!


December 3rd- All ready for the Boise State game!