Labor Day in Moab - Part 1

We had a really nice Labor Day weekend in Moab with our friends, the Williamsons. We spent most of 

  our time in the water. Everyone had a great time!

 

Dylan and Ethan helping paddle.

 Holli cliff jumping.

 Bob doing a backflip off a really high cliff.  Drew and Bob are the only ones that jumped off this one.

 Duckies being pulled behind the boat.

 Winnie LOVED swimming but she got WORN OUT!

 We named this Panic Rock.  When we first got there everyone and the dogs seemed to be freaking out about something.  The kids climbed the rock and then slid down.

 Drew at the helm.

Sand monsters!

More to come in Part 2. So many photos!

Visitor

Smokey came by for a visit yesterday.  Unfortunately, none of us got to see him but our neighbor across the street snapped a couple photos.  I was home along with 3 dogs but none of us noticed him! 

Success

Dylan's first day of kindergarten was a success!  I will admit that I was very nervous this morning.  He got a little teary (so did I) when we said goodbye but ended up having a great day.  We are very lucky to have a good friend who is a teacher at the kid's school.  She checked on Dylan throughout the day and sent me text updates!  He was always happy and having fun! 

It's nice to have a big sister to show you the way. 

Dylan has the same teacher that Holli had for Kindergarten.  We couldn't be happier!

End of day Ice Cream celebration! Holli was very proud of him.

2nd Grade

Holli has been looking forward to this day all summer. 

 

Last day of Break

 Today was Holli's last day of Summer break.  We spent the day on a trail ride with our friend, Kathy.  It was so fun to actually be able to ride with Holli and not have to walk behind her. 

Dylan starts Kindergarten on Thursday.  He has the same great teacher that Holli had and we are all thrilled about that.

Life Cycle

Last Spring Holli found this Caterpillar.  He was so big and pretty.  She put him in her butterfly habitat and fed him fruit. 

  After a couple of weeks he transformed into a Pupae. 

 Many weeks later he emerged as a Moth. 

 We released him in the backyard and watched him fly away. The kids were so excited to see this whole cycle.

Mesa Verde Horse Show

Another weekend; another horse activity.  This weekend was the Mesa Verde Paint Horse Show.  This was Holli's first show and she did really well.  

Getting ready for the show. 

Showmanship.  There were only 2 contestants in the Beginners class and the other one was a grown woman.  

2nd Place ribbon for showmanship  She was THRILLED to get a ribbon! 

Western Pleasure.  She did very well and came in 2nd again. 

Trail ride.  This course was pretty difficult but Holli and Tigger did great.  She was the only contestant and therefore, got a blue ribbon!

Happy rider. 

Holli was awarded Reserve Grand Champion for the Beginners class.  She got a nice big ribbon and a brush for Tigger!