Everything I have learned in life, I learned from my kids...

I am sure I have posted about Peyton and Grayson and their love for horses. Grayson is just beginning to learn how to ride the horses and is doing very well but Peyton has a real passion for riding. She says that it is her dream and she puts forth such effort and determination when she is riding.



Both girls participated in a horse show last Saturday. From the start little things just did not go right for us. In Peyton's warm ups she had some trouble with her horse which lead to a few stressful minutes of panic for us both. Thankfully all ended well and help arrived just in time. The bad thing was that she had to jump on another horse quickly without warming up and do the show. Even after having such a scary incident happen to her, she rode beautifully and was able to finish the show. If I had been in her situation, I would have jumped off the horse, kicked the dirt, and quit all together. But, not my animal loving Peyton. She got back in the saddle and did her best. I was a frazzled mess of nerves but she was poised and confident. Her dedication and desire to ride horses amazes me. I learned a lot from her that day.

Because I am a proud mommy, here are a few photos from the day.









Having fun in a little obstacle course





And of course, sweet Grayson