She also had her first horse-riding lesson yesterday--something she had been talking about for over a month and at least every two minutes yesterday. Let me just add that I'm soooooo grateful Ben and Kim have horses, so the lessons are free. If the horse infatuation sticks, Amelia's gonna have to get a job. Here are a few picture of Cowgirl Amelia:
Peeking under the horse as Kim explained how to saddle the horse.
THRILLED to be on Missy.
Rocky and Mister. They were neighing and pacing the entire lesson because they couldn't be with Missy.
And if Amelia does it......Cooper must, too!
We decided Cooper needed twice the supervision.
Matthew came out to watch.
After her lesson Amelia chatted non-stop (she doesn't know how to chat any other way) about barrel racing, jumping fences and roping calves. She did point out to me that to do all those things she'd need some cowboy boots and a hat. I better start saving up; it looks like gymnastics leotards may give way to cowgirl gear soon.
A HUGE thanks to Ben and Kim for taking an hour to fulfill a young girl's dream. Just so you know--she's planning on a weekly lesson!!
4 comments:
I am so impressed that Cooper actually got on the horse! We love your kids!
Horse riding lessons! Now that is somthing to write about when school starts again! Matthew looks plenty excited about being there!
Nana
sounds like the best summer ever. one time i really wanted riding lessons and there was this boy who liked eric so he let me ride his family's horse- it died about a week later. there isn't a point to that story at all.
maybe when i make it to ID again Amelia can give me a horse riding lesson? let's work toward that, eh?
How FUN! I reckon you make a mighty fine cowgirl, there, young lady! ;o)
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