Blue Ridge Mountains and the Horses

The Blue Ridge Mountains were absolutely beautiful.

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We had fantastic views.

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Even at night.

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After a quick rain.

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The sun shinning through was beautiful.

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The cabin was named Sunset View for a reason.

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It was hard to wait for the full effect.

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My favorite was the mist.

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Even at play, we took breaks to watch the sky change.

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Nature is awesome.

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I wish we had taken more time to enjoy the scenery.

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But there were horses to ride!

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This is an awesome place and I recommend it for even small children.

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A variety of horses for all kinds of riders.

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Sugey had his own horse at first...... "Cowboy"

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Didn't last long though as he was too scared to be on his own. The guide just scooped him up and put him on her own horse. Worked well!

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Kailen's horse was Tiara.

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Caramel was mine! Oh, I loved her so....

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Ryan's horse, Blaze, liked to drink a lot of water.

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Caramel at the creek.

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Whoa! Nelly.... This horse was newly trained and didn't listen to orders.

This was quite funny to those not riding her.

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This is the place where we were in Georgia, yet we could see the North Carolina and Tennessee mountains.

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We all had a great time on the horses.

Advancements and Promotions

Congratulation to Daryn for passing her CRCT testing which means she will be promoted to 9th grade. It has been a fantastic year for her. (She also won the 8C End of the Year Games.!!)

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Kailen was honored by getting his official Boy Scout Patch.

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Me, sewing on badges.

Bye Bye Webelos.

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This weekend will be his first Boy Scout Campout by himself.

BSA Campout of the Century

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Also this weekend, Daryn has her end of the year dance. This is the second choice dress. Can't wait to post the first choice. How beautiful she is.

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And yes, I had a birthday.

I thank my kids, parents and friends for making it the best they could for me despite being sick with Strep Throat. Therefore, not a lot of pictures were taken. But I am grateful for all the gifts.

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Much love.

And......

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Home Grown Birthday Flowers

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I got so many nice presents for both Mother's Day and my birthday, including two beautiful oil painting, homemade bath salt, Chef knives, cookbooks, homemade cards, lots of kisses, 4 quarters and a penny from Sugey to buy yarn, a spice rack, MORE money for yarn....

This pretty necklace.

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This, Entomology, is what I will by making with the yarn I am in search of. (With Beads!)

http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEsummer09/PATTentomology.php

Pattern

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Knitting News

Love Love Love this sweater.

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All done except for the ducky buttons.

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Here come the bibs!

Steggie

(Thanks to Elaine Fitzpatrick http://downcloverlaine.blogspot.com/2009/11/studley.html)

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Penguin

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Ducky

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Monkey

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Dino

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A pair of booties to match the sweater

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I really must make this because everytime I look at it, I laugh.

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Things that make me happy.

Me and Sugey

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Flowers for me!

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I LOVE LOVE LOVE The Deadliest Catch

Why you ask??

I am absolutely in love with Jake Harris. May his father rest in peace. He was my favorite.

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Anxiously awaiting Whale Wars

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Real Housewives of New York

Alex and Bethanny are my favorites. Congratulations on Bethanny's new baby.

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Randomosity

This is what my bed looks like minus two animals. Continuously growing.

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A bribe before the haircut.

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Blue Tailed Skink

Wish the blue would show as bright as it was . It was almost neon.


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Ryan making fun of me at the gym.

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The snake is growing

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What I am reading

Good series so far.

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A bit behind on this one.

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Kailen is halfway through this one and enjoying it!

Next on our list, a getaway to Blue Ridge!