The Music Man at Holy Redeemer

Stanton and Natalie after Friday night's performance.
I really should have taken some pictures of the stage...it was awesome! I worked backstage on Saturday night, and by the time we cleaned up after the musical, the stage was already being taken down.

Dressed and ready to go!

The boys looked amazing too! Stafford, in the gold, has on his Great Grandfather, Al's old Heritage coat, and his hat too. He looked great, and I am sure Big Al was so proud!!

I will say that I was so impressed by this amazing performance, but I am not too sure that dancing is Stafford's "thing!" He did great, but I think he was happy for it to be over.



Way to go everyone!!! Job well done!!!

All Done!

Too adorable not to share...I was enjoying a "little" moment of silence when I heard a huge thump, and laughing. A "bit" irritated, I journeyed upstairs to see what was going on, as nap time had only just begun!

I see...one sweet princess sleeping.

One cool dude literally relaxing.
...and little sweet pea, exclaiming "agggggg dunnnnnnnn!" I believe she was announcing she was "ALL DONE!" The thump was her laying on her back and flinging her feet at the same time in to the mattress. Apparently this really tickled Em, and well...it was a pretty neat trick. Got me up there pretty quickly! What a little cutie!!

"Daddy's Dollars"...Money Well Spent!

This is Chardonnay. Her show name is Daddy's Dollars. She has been Stanton's best pony yet, and LOVES working hard. Stanton has been showing horses since she was five. Over the four years, she has worked very hard to become a "Champion." ribbons...
ribbons...

ribbons...
ribbons...more ribbons...
Reserve Champion and Champion ribbons...
A first place medal from the Georgia Games 3 phase show at Big Bear...

This is one of my personal favorites! There were future Olympians at this show, and Stanton won first place!! Wish we had a "barrel" of money!! So cool! We had fun, and that is all that matters!!First place foxes from some Foxberry Shows...
A couple of really neat neck ribbons, these were from Steele Magnolia,Maggie, who is now Berklie's pony. She is at Mimi's house being spoiled rotten, and has earned the new name of Margarita. Chardonnays very own sign...especially made by Papa.Stanton and Chardonnay go cross country...
Stanton and Chardonnay warming up at Foxberry while waiting for the early morning fog to lift...
Stanton and Chardonnay at Chateau Elan...I wouldn't want to jump that high! Yikes!

Stanton and Chardonnay in the Dressage arena...more my speed!
stadium jumping....
cross country...
stadium...

You are in the ribbons, girls!

Waiting at the gates to start cross country...
Three...two...one...GO!

Dressage...

Halt...salute!!

Stanton received an invitation to the GDCTA awards Gala, which meant she was an award winner. What type of award, we didn't know...but what an honor to be invited to attend!
Stanton and Bo the night of the Gala.
Mom went too...she was too excited to wait until Sunday AM to find out what Stanton won!
Here she is: The GDCTA Schooling Show Novice "CHAMPION!"

Congratulations to Stanton and Chardonnay on a great show season!! You guys are quite a pair!!

Emerson's First Steps...to her DADDY!

Sorry, but I need to back track to December 17Th. I cannot believe I missed this, but I neglected to post this. Sometimes I get a "little" too busy...embarrassing!!

This is awesome...Bo came home from work, and I was playing with Emerson in our room while sitting by the fire after a nice warm bath. Not my bath,the kids, sounds like I actually got to relax in the tub. ha! Bo walks in the door of our room, and all of a sudden Emerson stands up says "DADDY" and walks to him!! I was speechless, and Bo thought I forgot to tell him something...that sweet pea was walking!! I swear it was amazing!! Not only was it amazing, it was my Mom's birthday, and Ooma's birthday the following day! I will never forget the day our sweet angel took her first steps! Happy Birthday, Mom and Ooma!!

So we all gathered in Stafford's room and watched, while Stanton video taped this grand event!! (Take note of her "hat." Emerson LOVES this Santa hat and tries to wear it every time she sees it! It is Berklie's doll hat...too funny!!

Just Keep on Jumpin'

Jack came over after Mass and baseball to play on "Brighton's train jumpy."

I love this about two and three year olds...Berklie thinks anything, and everything that is pink, is hers, and Brighton just thinks "EVERYTHING" is his!

Emerson even got in on the action, and let me tell you, she LOVED it!

...and she loves Jack even more! Sorry Sydney and Katie could not come to the party. Syd was sick, and Katie had a soccer game. But today is Katie's birthday! Happy Birthday, Katie!!
"I am jumping some for you Sydney, but let me tell you...it is not easy on the hair, or the nails!!"

Emerson even went down the BIG slide!!
...and was not "too" sure what to think once she was at the bottom! Watch out Stafford...you are about to crash!!
"Wait a minute...did my Mom just say it was time to go inside?! We are just starting to have a little fun!

"I said I was not done, and I am not ready for dinner!" She seriously threw a little "Emmie tantrum!"But wait...those "fleurs" are "PITTIE!" She is a talker, sweet girl that she is!
I am all better now, Mommy! Ready to eat!!

Maybe tomorrow we can KEEP ON JUMPING!!!!

Oh yeah, Daddy left "Brighton's train" here 1/2 of the day on Monday just for us! We were going to go to the aquarium, but decided against it because of the parade downtown. We all wanted to go to the parade , but Mommy said no...so we just settled for a little jumpin' in our jammies!!!

Stanton even got out of bed before 10:00 for a little jumping!
Super cool!!!

Murphy barked at us all morning! Is that grass, or icicles on his beard?!

Thanks, Stanton for keeping me warm..."I luvs you!!"

JUMP Stanton!!
Look at Stafford go!!THE PARTY CONTINUES!!!!

Slip sliding away...what a way to spend the day!