Florida 2015 - Part II

     I've pretty much filled my phone and my Instagram feed with pictures from this trip and today is only day three of eight! But seriously, who could blame me? I have two precious babies, one of them is visiting their great grandparents and great aunt for the first time, and we're on a gorgeous beach. If there was ever a time for lots of photo taking it's now!

Back In The Saddle

     It's been seven months since I've ridden. Seven very long months. Somewhere in the middle of my first trimester I gave up riding for the safety of the baby. It was torture, but I knew it was just for a season. In the grand scheme of things, a fairly short season... but as of last week the dry spell is over. I'm back!

He's Here ; The 9 Months

   It's crazy everything that can happen in just nine months. The time is takes for a little human to grow and be born inside of you seems like forever and also no time at all. Some days time just crawls by, and then one day (or middle of the night) you wake up and wonder where time has gone. It seems like just yesterday you were looking at that positive pregnancy test, having a minor anxiety attack, wondering how you're possibly going to be able to wait 9 more months to meet your baby!

My New Car!!!!!

   I'm so excited! Oh my gosh, after having a little tiny Toyota Camry from like ancient years (which ran great, but oh my gosh was small.) I drove trucks and tahoes and suburbans all growing up. So driving a small car for like a year was a different experience to say the least.

Adventures at Nameless

  My whole family, my husband's family, plus a bunch of other family friends all went out camping this past weekend at my family's land in Leander. "Our Nameless Ranch". It had been a really long time since our little family had been out there so of course we wanted to join! Ashlyn and Roque were ecstatic, as was I.

Gymnastics

  You know what's like the cutest thing in the world? Preschool gymnastics. Oh my gosh... those leotards, little kids running around, doing tumbles and all sorts of stuff. It's adorable to say the least.

Park Trails

 Yesterday our little family hit the park trails and enjoyed a beautiful day outside. Fresh air, green grass, running water, cool temperatures, bluebonnets by the millions.... a little slice of heaven!

My Husband the Cowboy

  Something I have wanted for a very long time is to be able to go riding with my husband. Up until recently we haven't had horses that we can enjoy in any other way except for english show horses. Either jumpers, dressage or hunter/jumper. Now we finally have some horses that aren't finely tuned performance animals, so it's okay for an inexperienced rider to enjoy some time in the saddle without the risk of undoing countless hours of training.

Rebuilding Routine

    Today made me realize that I miss blogging! The kids and I had so much fun playing outside on this beautiful day. I took so many pictures and videos! I think I've overwhelmed my instagram. But I also have missed expressing myself through writing. It helps me think, process, and remember.

Riding with Friends

  Over the past couple of months I've been out on the trails with a few of my friends, as well as family. The nice thing about having trail horses instead of performance sport horses is that anyone can ride them! Within reason of course.

Pancakes

  This morning Ashlyn got her first taste of an American tradition.. or at least I think it's American. It's probably not. But whatever, I just know I used to LOVE when my dad would make pancakes with us in the mornings.

Ashlyn Turns Three

  With every year that passes by I keep thinking she can't possibly be any cuter, any more special to me, any more perfect. But she is. She was my life and blood when she was born, and now she is that plus so much more.

So Much ; Part II

Welcoming two new horses to our barn was both very exciting and emotionally difficult so soon after saying goodbye to my boys. It helped distract me but also has made me miss my boys even more.

So Much ; Part I

    I am a very routine oriented person. I like routine, I like rhythm, I like what I know, and I like boring. I don't like change, I don't like new, and I especially don't like unexpected twists in the plot.

Shattered Glass

 Two weekends ago I got a new back patio door! It was not necessarily an expected addition to our home. But necessity after a rock shattered our previous one. Bad rock!

Time Marches On

It recently has occurred to me (or rather slapped me in the face) that I have moved on to another phase in my life. Not just being a mom, or having a house... But having almost entirely given up something that has been a part of my life since I was just 8 years old.

Kids Say the Darnedest Things

   Ashlyn has finally hit the age where she is just saying and doing all these really funny and cute things. All day, every day. For example, today she decided to do my at home workout with me. Doing planks, push ups, sit ups, lunges, jumping jacks, bicycle crunches, and more. Of course, she modified all the movements to her like, but it was darn cute.

A New Adventure

  It's official. A new adventure has begun in my life, as a freelance makeup artist. I've never done anything like this before, but I'm really looking forward to trying something new. Makeup has always been a passion of mine. It's my art, my self expression. Now I'll get to share my art with the world. 

4th of July 2013

    This year Ashlyn was finally old enough to enjoy fireworks! And boy did she! At first she was a little scared, she kept covering her ears and telling us "scared..." In her tiny little voice. But after a few minutes she never wanted them to stop!

It has really been awhile...

   I'm not sure where I've been! Well, I do know.. but no excuses. I really want to keep up with this blog. It acts as a journal for me, one day I can share it with my family and kids when they are old enough to understand. But until then, I'm sharing with you!