Dolly's 1st time being ponied on a trail ride!

Maddie and Rocky leading the way! 

Miss Dolly being ponied by Mr. D! 

 

AQHA show!

Lucy and Simone competed at an AQHA show in Powell Butte.  They did well together and received champion in the Open division and reserve in the youth open! Great job Lucy and Simone! 

Simone is getting treats in between classes. She can be such a ham! 

We try to make Simone "smile" but all she does is turn her head all silly! 

 

Day trip to LBC!

 

Happy Birthday Fred!

 July 8th was Fred's birthday.  I sure do miss this guy.  I had a bit of rough day, just missing him and wishing I could hear his voice and feel his hugs.  Hope you're having fun up in Heaven Mr. Fred.  We celebrated Maddie's b-day in style.  You would have been proud. :-) 

Sad that this photo is blurry, but I know you always loved celebrating your birthdays together!  Maddie- July 7, and you and Kaitlyn on July 8th! 

One of my favorite photos.  Great family right here! 

Cheers to you! I'd love to be able to share a drink with you! 

Happy 21st Birthday Madeline Rose!

 Madeline's 21st birthday was a blast!  We started our day with boating on Lake Billy Chinook!  We didn't get back until fairly late, but I whipped up dinner in flash!  Filet Mignon topped with garlic mushrooms, buttered onion rice, sauteed veggies, and a strawberry and feta cheese salad! It was quite gourmet and very delicious! And stuffing ourselves with dinner we enjoyed a homemade smores cake made by Lucy!  Yummm!  Lucy and Ava then helped Maddie get ready for her first night out as a 21-year-old!  We went to Bend and played a game of pool in a very busy bar and watched Maddie enjoy her 1st adult beverage.  Chris and I then went home to allow her to enjoy time with her boyfriend, Griffin.  It's hard to believe that I now have a 21-year-old daughter, but I do admit, I think we have some good times ahead! 

A new sport?

 A day trip to Lake Billy Chinook for Maddie's 21st birthday did not disappoint! Chris and I decided to add a boat the pile of fun tows we have at our house.  I definitely think we will enjoy it quite a bit during the summer months!  We pulled an inflatable tube around the lake for hours, and we all had a blast! Lake BC is warm, with some amazing rock formations!