Time Goes By So Fast...

My oldest daughter, Victoria, turned 12 on Fri. June 27th.

Where did the time go??

I can remember so clearly being a terrified 19 year old getting ready to have a baby.

But when she was born I fell in love. She is defenitly the most stubborn one of my girls and do I dare to say it? She is spoiled. Victoria is like me in so many ways, a tomboy, who loves sports and games, but there is a princess in her too. You just have to really look.

It was hard enough that she started middle school this year and will be going into the 7th grade this Fall. Wow, I'm getting old!

Her youger sisters look up to her and she in return is a wonderful big sister.

Happy Birthday Pumpkin, you are beautiful!!

In My Daughter's Eyes

In my daughter's eyes I am a hero, I am strong and wise and I know no fear, But the truth is plain to see, She was sent to rescue me, I see who I wanna be in my daughter's eyes, In my daughter's eyes everyone is equal, Darkness turns to light and the world is at peace, This miracle God gave to me gives me strength when I am weak I find reason to believe in my daughter's eyes, And when she wraps her hand around my finger, Oh it puts a smile in my heart, Everything becomes a little clearer I realize what life is all about, It's hangin' on when your heart has had enough, it's giving more when you feel like giving up, I've seen the light it's in my daugter's eyes, In my daughter's eyes I can see the future, a reflection of who I am and what will be, Though she'll grow and someday leave, maybe raise a family, When I'm gone I hope you see how happy she made me, For I'll be there, in my daughter's eyes

Our First Riding Show

So when we were deciding on what activities the girls were going to do this Spring, my middle daughter, Candace, decides she wants to try horseback riding.
My oldest, Victoria, plays softball. That's her sport! No questions....

But we knew that horseback riding could be expensive. So we looked around and found a small family farm that offers inexpensive riding lessons. Candace absolutely loves it! And seems to be a natural, she is learning ro ride English. We have never grown up around horses and don't really know anything about them, so we are all learning with her.

Last Wednesday was Candace's first riding show. A Fun Show, which I found out it is where they could dress in casual clothes, and it's kind of practice for upcoming shows where they will have to be formally dressed and prepared. As we were getting ready the storm hit. Thankfully it passed pretty quickly and the show went on!!!

It was so much fun watching the girls and their horses (especially now that I understand what's goin on). Candace was judged in 4 categories...

1. Walking, she placed 3rd

2. Waking, Cantering, and Trotting, she placed 2nd

3. Cantering, she placed 2nd

4. Red Light, Green Light, she placed 1st

And overall she placed 2nd!!!

We were so excited, and of course so was Candace. Now as you can guess Victoria wants to start this Fall. She wants to ride Western. I think she will also do well with it. So it look as if we will have ribbons everywhere!!!

This is Beautiful.....

This video was sent to me by my sister. I have since sent it to a very dear friend. Now I would like to share it with everyone else........

Fun with Photos

So I downloaded a trial version of a photo editing software, and I absolutley love it! It's so much fun to play around, change, and add things to my pictures. I think I am definelty going to have to purchase it when the trial run is finished because now am am hooked on it!!

Here are a couple of pics I messed around with.

Now remember I'm new to the editing process.........

Cover Model Search

I recently added Olivia to the cover model search for Parents magazine.

It's very cool you can create a gallery and people can stop by and comment and vote/recommend the pictures they like.

So please take a sec and stop by Olivia's gallery and please rate and/or recommend her pictures for the contest!!!

Arte Y Pico Award - Premio Arte Y Pico

Many thanks to the fabulous Etsymom design team of Cinnamon & Spice Crafts for presenting me with the Arte Y Pico award! This award recognizes a blog's creativity and overall contribution to the blogger community.

I am so very honored, thank you ladies!

Now, I get to select 5 recipients:
1) MaPetiteChou
2)Priddy Creations
3) My Ribbon Fix
4) Daisy Designs
5) Bags and More by Pam
Once you've been selected, please follow these guidelines and pay it forward:
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3) Each award-winner has to show the award and put the name and link to the blog that has given her or him the award.
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