Mia took 2nd Place in the Barrells

Last Saturday we all spent the entire day at the horse show. We had to help out for a shift and then wait most of the day for Mia to ride Blondy in the 8 and under Assisted Barrells. I tried taking pics of her riding but that didn't work so well! I'll get some still shots at the next show.

Josiah had a ball playing in the dirt all day! He climbed up and down bleachers! Ran through the rain and had an absolute blast!

My learning curve continues as I have let my computer work for five hours attempting to process a video that is all of a few seconds long.

Can Mia be old enough?!?! Oh yeah!

We were enjoying dinner last night when Mia said "Mom, my tooth feels funny." I leaned over and checked and sure enough she has a loose tooth. A few minutes later I felt that I needed to check further. And there is not just one loose tooth but 2!!!

So here's our quandry.

While we look forward to celebrating this amazing milestone with her we don't want to go the "Tooth Fairy" route. Any suggestions!?!?

Mia

Of course you all know that Mia is my right hand girl.

She is my helper no matter what my project.

Here you see her practicing for her upcoming barrel race!

So excited... now if she could just concentrate.

But in her off time from horseback riding she is helping me make sure our newest angel and I get all of our protein every day.

So as I sat down momentarily this morning to handle a computer task:

she asked if she could put my eggs into the pan for me.

I said sure!

Boy, was I amazed when I walked over to find not scrambled eggs but an actual omelette!!!!

Her finished product!

Thanks for all of your help, Mia!

Mommy loves you very much!!!

I'm It... How did that happen?!?

Mary Grace has tagged me this morning. What a wonderful surprise.

1. Go to the 4th folder where you keep your pictures on your computer.

2. Post the 4th picture in the folder

3. Explain the photo.

4. Tag 4 fellow bloggers to join in the fun.

This is my AngelBaby looking absolutely eccstatic about her very first day of Kindergarten in the public school. She couldn't have been happier. I have the absolute best pictures of her from this day. Oh, I only paid $4.00 for her cute little dress. (for those bargain shoppers among us).

Little did she know that she would only attend this school for 2 weeks as Mom and Dad heard the Lord say "Pull her out and homeschool her!" And so we did. Six months later we are thrilled that we have brought her home.

So now I get to tag 4 lovely bloggers:

1. JoyfulChaos

2. Jodi

3. Denise

4. Angi

Enjoy and have a blessed day! Thanks MaryGrace for making me smile today!

You know your babies are growing up when...

They have to pose everytime you pick up your camara:

When they are sound asleep minus their previously ever present thumb:

I Am...

I found this meme at cusmyle this morning and thought I would continue. Especially since I can't seem to think of what to write lately.

I Am: having an off day.
I Want: Pepsi- but I am trying to control it.
I Have: Kids.
I Wish: to visit MI and all my loved ones there.
I Fear: snakes.
I Hear: static on the movie my 5 year old is watching.
I Search: for truth and knowledge.
I Wonder: what our family will look like in a few years.
I Regret: not having learned how to control my weight years ago.
I Love: my family and friends (yes husband, kids, parents and in-laws, too.)
I Dance: with my 2 year old.
I Sing: rarely.
I Never: scrapbook-even though I have a ton of stuff to work with.
I Rarely: am on time.
I Cry: for any old reason.
I Am not Always: Kind.
I Am Confused: by coupons.
I Need: to be healthier.
I Should: go for a walk.

Fiesta anyone...

We were invited to a friend's house on Tuesday to enjoy a Fiesta. And what fun we had! Mia didn't know what to expect despite my telling her repeatedly about the party we were going to.

When we arrived we found little girls dancing in beautiful spanish/ mexican dresses, chihuahuas, Mom and Grandma and older sister all decked out in their Fiesta wear. We had tacos, played lots of games, and danced and listened to Mexican music. Suddenly Mia didn't want to leave. Even though she had more adventures awaiting her.

Then Mia had a princess evening with another friend of ours. She was bell of the ball, spoiled rotten. She got treated out to dinner, taken to the toy store, made to feel special and got to sleep in the big bed! Then she met me the next morning and we were off on more amazing adventures.