Acacia's riding instructor had a family picnic last week end and everyone got to ride! Chris rode the pony that Acacia usually rides. He did pretty well after he realized that he actually needs to tell her where to go. Otherwise, she'll walk up to the fence and stop. They both did some trotting too! Acacia and I got to ride out in the wilderness, you know, since we are so skilled at riding!!
We also got to check out Sharon's youngest! In the photos here she was only about 3 days old!
Well, this blanket has been in the works for about a year I think now! Seems Emme had a few distractions here and there this past year. But, she still managed to create a master piece! Acacia was just beside herself trying to figure out how Emme got it here. It arrived in the mail and I placed it on her bed still wrapped. When Acacia got home from soccer that night she went up and found it there. She is convinced that Emme had Santa bring it - you know, since Emme and Nono were at the North Pole last year and now have an in with Santa! Makes sense to me! We are going with that!
These are just some photos from Acacia's horseback riding instructors farm. Sometimes I literally have to stop the car and take a picture ... or two ... or three!
Soccer is finally here!! Chris is a Red Fire Bird and Acacia is an Orange Fusion! Acacia is really pretty amazing on the field! She really shines out there and she enjoys it! Chris ... well, what can I say. He is a space cadet! He has a good time but so far has not really developed any skills. He is getting pretty good at mimicking a Power Ranger though ... on the field. I know the orange and red kind of look alike, but they are different! Unfortunately, Acacia's team's socks did not come in yet, so she has to wear last years model sock (blue) with her orange shirt
We took a little drive to IL for the long week end. Went to see Aunt Dot and the other Mills! As you can see, Aunt Dot is doing great! Well, that is our unprofessional opinion anyway and we are sticking to that! We visited her for a few hours on Sat and Randy went back all day on Sunday while I took the kids to a little Fall Festival with Marla and Ann. Sat night we had the priviledge of watching Emily win the Miss Molin Junior Miss Padgent! Now Acacia is excited because she knows a real "princess" personally!
Sat evening Jim smoked up some serious ribs and we feasted big time! Then, the tractor rides. Joe was home (after 3 days) of his Freshmen year at college so we got to see him. And Leah was also home to see her sister, Emily win the crown. Ann has a horse but it's not really ready to be riden and got a little spooked after I took his photo, but he is a beautiful horse. The kids managed to entertain themselves with the hose as well. Thanks for a great visit you guys!!
