NRHA Futurity

The NRHA Futurity underway. I encourage you to click on the link provided and watch at least a couple goes on the live feed. This is were the best of the best come to show off their 3 year old reining horses.

Enjoy!

Adventures of Bella & Buffy

Photo Shoot

Today I modeled for the 2008 line for Hobby Horse. The blouse I am wearing in the above pic was my fav, but there were tons of cute clothes for showing!!

Mom & Wendy joined in the fun and hauled my co-models to the shoot....

Valentine

and this year I also modeled with 2 very mischievous miniature horses,

Mikey
and Topper
They sure look cute, but it was a really challenge modeling with these little monsters! I had to show off the clothing and look good myself all while keeping from being nibbled on or trampled over with one mini on each side while kneeling on the ground. Unbelievably when we went back thru the film we did end up getting a fantastic shot that will probably end up being used in a trade publication for miniature horses and the Hobby Horse website.

It was a fun, but exhausting day!

Photo Hunters: Hot

PhotoHunt

Photo taken from my backyard of the recent and devastating Santiago Fire in Orange County.

I am thankful for....

Jesus, my Lord and Savior
my husband
my family
my many lovely friends
my sister-in-law that is really more of sister
my job and the opportunities I have had this year for growth
the opportunity to live out my reining dreams
Breezy
the amazing 2 week vacation we had in Mexico this year
having in-laws that I love and love me back
my loving and supportive Mommy
Dave’s gorgeous extended family
our community group
worship
freedom & joy
the luxuries we are lucky to afford
the ability to find beauty in most things and people
my gifts and talents
crackling fires and snuggly blankets
God’s splendid creation (with the exception of spiders, of course)
humor
music
prayer
french fries & pizza
our good health, inspite of french fries & pizza
flowers
our kitties
my new saddle
digital photography
roasted marshmallows
my new ring
LOVE!

...just to list a few

Happy Thanksgiving!

A California Adventure

Cheryl, Jackson & I enjoyed a wonderful and exciting day at Disney's California Adventure Park. We had so much fun!!! It was so great to spend the day with these beautiful humans in such a fantastic place.
Thank you ,Cheryl & Jackson, for a completely unforgettable day!

Viva Las Vegas!

I had a fantastic weekend in Las Vegas with Cheryl (my former boss from Australia who is now a dear friend and mentor), Jackson (Cheryl's son), Chris (another former boss from AU turned friend & mentor), Jenny (Chris's wife), and , of course, Susan (co-worker & dear friend). We had such a wonderful time together exploring the strip, eating scrumptious meals, shopping and even riding the New York -New York roller-coaster! (note that sleeping was purposely left off the list)

Here are some pics of our adventure:

Cheryl & I enjoying some drinks at the Luxor Saturday morning at 3am


Chris and Jenny in front of the Luxor pyramid during our tour of the strip on Saturday Susan, Jackson, & Cheryl with Chris in the background on our way to the MGM Grand
Cheryl at the Lion exhibit in the MGM Grand Cheryl & I at the Canal Shops in the Venetian
Susan & I at dinner on Saturday at Nine Steakhouse in the Palms

Photo Hunters: "I love _______"

PhotoHunt

DAVE!!!

I'm posting a bit early because I'll leave for Las Vegas tomorrow!

Catch ya when I get back....

CRHA Challenge

A couple of weeks ago Breezy & I showed at the CRHA Challenge. We had one of our best shows so far. You can check out our results on my myspace blog at Novice Horse results and Non Pro Results.

Here are some pics from the video my mom made:

The Polls are Open

So still no decision on a name. Dave keeps calling her ChubbChubb and I have been calling her either that or Buffy. But, I also like Baci (Italian for kisses) because she is so affectionate, but I'm not sure how to pronounce it.So to recap:

ChubbChubb - from "The ChubbChubbs!" (2002 Academy Award Winner, Best Short Animated Film)
Buffy - because she is buff in color and it starts with a "B"
Baci - Italian for "kisses", but if you vote for this you will have to show how to pronounce it

Let the voting begin....

Daddy Daughter Date

My dad and I made the trek out to Rancho Cucamonga to check out the new Bass Pro Shop Outdoor World. It was awesome! The Fine Gun Room was so great! We even had lunch at the Islamorada Fish Company Restaurant inside Bass. BBQ Buffalo Burger! YUMMM