May Update

So I am soooo done done done with another semester of college!  It was my toughest semester yet and I am so glad to have it under my belt and done with!  I thankfully passed all my classes, which is all I care about.  Let's put it this way...I feel I know I learned a lot more and know a lot more than my report card would say.  I worked hard and studied hard but sucked at exams.  Oh well, it is sooo over with!

Now I am home for summer!  I spend time with Daisy and the other horses everyday and its so much fun!

This last weekend my family and I took Erin to State WHSET on the horse Betty she has had the privilege of riding since saying goodbye to HotRod.  Erin and Betty became such a great team over the last few months and kicked a lot of butt!  We are all very proud of Erin and Bet Bet, and so thankful for the kindness and help of Betty's owners.  Erin made it to state in all five of her individual events and in one team event.  At state, Erin did very well considering the fact she was competing against the state's best riders.  Erin placed in the top half of most of her events at state, which is something to be proud of! 

Erin and Betty and their medals from the district meets! 

I think Erin has five or six medals on in this picture!

This summer I am going to take one online summer class.  It is Human Development 403, Families in Poverty.  I am two weeks into the class and have already learned a lot!  It is interesting and should be very helpful for gaining a understanding of poverty in Royal City and surrounding communities.  I like learning!

Here's to a good summer to come!

One Little Craft...2 Check Marks!

So earlier this week I made a little craft out of the blue...

I'm sure most of you already saw it on Facebook but I thought I'd explain it a little more.

First, I've been dying to to a little something cute with a frame.

I've also been wanting to incorporate my favorite "love" quote into a cute craft.

Second, I was at a friend's place and found this in her garbage.

 (I do not go dumpster diving.  It was sitting in plain sight on top of the garbage.) 

Third, I asked her if I could have it because I knew I could use it.

Fourth, I thought less than 24 hours about what I wanted to do with it.

Fifth, I made my thoughts happen. 

I printed off my favorite "love" quote and crinkled the paper.

Then I cut a piece of a paper grocery bag to fit the frame and glued the crinkled quote to it.

Next, I threaded some buttons onto a hemp cord and layered that over some black ribbon. 

I kept these things in place with my handy dandy hot glue gun.

In the end, this cute little master piece was made!

Tada...another two craft ideas/wants off the list!

So the "love" quote is a quote I found very soon after I met and started dating Brian two Marches ago.  I happened across it one day and thought it was so perfect for describing how we met and how easily and quickly we got along.  It still applies very much to our relationship. I'm very excited to have it framed, by me, and in my room to enjoy all the time!



First Fall

So I've got a list of "First Falls."  Falling off my bike, falling while running, falling in the snow, and falling off a curb are all included in this list. 

Last weekend, I got to add another fall to the list.  This first fall was off my horse, Daisy.  And, boy, did it hurt and shake my little body up!  We have had horses for 8 years and I have had Daisy for 4 years.  Last weekend was my first fall off a horse...I'd say one fall every 8 years is something I can deal with.  However, I did not want to fall because falling off a horse is a long ways, especially, when the ground below is hard.  I tried my hardest to stay on as Daisy spooked unexpectedly, but then realized I just couldn't do it, even though, I was putting all my might into staying on.  When I realized I didn't have it in me to stay on, I let go of the reins and let myself kind of cannon ball fall off onto my right side.  Pain hit instantly, but nothing was broken!  I hit my head and thank goodness I'm smart and wear a helmet when I ride because my head hurt for the next few days.  It would have been much worse with out a helmet.  I also ended up with a very sore neck, rib cage, abs, arm, and hip.  Amazingly, only one little puny bruise showed up on my hip.  I keep expecting to see more, but it has been a week so I think the bruising stage has come and gone.  The only thing that is still sore is my bad hip, which seems to hurt if I simply look at it in the mirror. 

Falling was scary, but getting back on Daisy wasn't.  I got right back on Daisy and we carried on like nothing had happened.  I also can't wait to ride again!!

Thanks to everyone who has been concerned with how I was doing after this first fall.