So much goin' on...

Well, it has been a very busy couple of months!! Let's see what have I been doin'..honestly, its been more crazy at work then at home. So, much so that I've really thought about finding another job. But, after talking with my boss I've decided to give it another 6 months and then re-evaluate. If things settle down, I'll more then likely stay, but if not....then I'm walkin'.

And you know the biggest thing that has been keeping me sane, is my riding and stitching!! THANK GOD FOR HOBBIES!!! With all that was going on and in my effort of have some "me" time. I decided to branch out and take up quilting. Its been something that I've always wanted to try. Then about a month and a half ago, I was talking with one of the ladies at Church about wanting to learn. Then low and behold she got me hooked up with a really nice quilting shop just around the corner from my house. How cool is that.....well actually its DANGEROUS!! : )

I've attached a picture of my very first quilt....please go easy on me with the comments : ) I will say that overall, I had a good time putting everything together. But, you know its funny I was TOTALLY terrified of my rotating cutter at first. And it wasn't the cutter itself; though it will definitely remove a finger if you're not careful. It was more messing up on cutting the fabric, and true its just fabric and I could always buy more. But, after you've already spent a small fortune the last thing you want to do is go and buy more. Well, once I got over that getting everything assembled was pretty therapeutic. I'm not quite to the level of it being second nature, but I'm coming along.

In any case here is my debut of my Yellow Brick Road...and before anyone says anything yes I know its not all yellow ; ) This quilt was meant to be what they call a "scrappy" quilt.

My FINAL show of the season!!!

Well, I had my last show of the season last weekend and overall we didn't do overly well. But, we did get a first place in Sr. Combined Trail which was pretty big. Especially, since we had to back through an L shape on the ground. Not to mention, that he doesn't back up very well. That is still a work in progress : )

We'll see come January how we did for the season as a whole....hopefully it'll be good!! I'm keeping my fingers crossed. If anything I know I'm at least getting something for winning the medals class back in September.

For now, I'm hoping to get in some trail riding before it gets to cold. But, we'll see how the schedule plays out : )

CRAZY Week!!!

Well, after an EXTREMELY crazy week. I can honestly say that I was at least able to get something pretty big things accomplished. The biggest thing was that I had a MAJOR server go weird on me and I was able to bring it back to life. SUPER HUGE for me!! It meant a lot of late nights and stressful days. It was so bad that I haven't been down to see my ponies at all this week. But, I was able to volunteer in Krista's classroom and have lunch with her today. Which just lit that little girl up, which in turn made my day a little less stressful. You know there are times when I wish I was a teacher instead of a Systems Administrator!! The money would be as good, but at least I would have a fulfilling day!! Anyway, that rant could go on for hours if I get started ; )

Then the other thing was that I was able to FINISH my Enchanted Alphabet by LnL!!!!! I've slowly been widdling away at it until tonight I was FINALLY able to get it done!? I just totally excited about it!!! Once, I find my camera I'll get some pictures posted.

Well, Good Night for now!!!

More Pics.....

Here are some more pictures.......

Freestate Horse Show - 20Sep08

Well, I did it!! I actually won my FIRST medals class!! I was sooooo thrilled with the boy that I pretty much floated home from the show. Actually, I'm still floating : )

This whole horse showing thing, has just been THE BEST thing I've done in awhile. And what's more important is that I'm actually having FUN with it. Before I was just one big huge ball of nerves, now I'm relaxed and just flat enjoying myself.

So, here's to Mr. Benjamin!!! You the MAN!!!

And just to let everyone know, I'm on the left and my friend Tina and her horse Spec are on the right.

Hospital Adventures...

Well, Carol B. and I decided to stop by AAMC and visit with Ms. Beth for awhile. And we had a MARVELOUS time...though I will admit that I didn't get that much stitching done. Mainly, because we were also watching PS, I Love You. But, it didn't really matter we still had fun : )

Doin' Homework......

Well, I was able to finally get some pictures loaded onto the page. While, McKayla and Krista were doing there homework. Which can I just say is ready to make me NUTS!!!!!

Anyway, back to the pictures. They're not much but at least it jazzs the page up a bit.