White Tank Mountains

White Tank Mountains
Sunrise on a Stormy Day

Wednesday, January 9, 2008

Friday, January 4, 2008

2008

Wow! It's been a while since we've talked. A lot has happened so I'll try to give you the short version.

April - I was supposed to have surgery on both shoulders but pre-op revealed a spot on my lung so had no choice but to opt for phsycial therapy. Thank you, God, for looking out for me. The spot appears to be nothing significant and my shoulders are almost as good as new.

May - Don had five by-pass open heart surgery and then a lung problem that proved to be worse than the surgery. June and July was pretty much taken up with just getting him back on his feet and strong enough to go back to work. Our Granddaughter, Randy, and her boyfriend, Adam, came in July to make sure grandpa was doing o.k. and Adam demonstrated his atheletic ability by riding all the horses on the place that hadn't been ridden before.

August is disgustingly hot in Phoenix but I had my granddaughter, Shelby, here to help with the animals and Don so we made it through that.

September 5 was the big day we were all waiting for. Catherine June, my great-granddaughter was born a healthy 6 lb. 7 oz. and 18" long. The most beautiful child ever and a delight to the whole family.

October, November, and December seemed to fly by. The most eventful thing that happened in those 3 months was sending Hope, the paint mare, to the trainer and getting to watch her progress. Also, did some ground work with Chica, the bay filly, and she's now ready for someone to ride her.

We're looking forward to a new year with lots of new challenges, and, hopefully, more time for blogging.

Latte' and Bambi

Latte' and Bambi
Brother & Sister Born On Our Farm

Mario Orozco & Hope

Mario Orozco & Hope
Great Trainer & Great Paint Filly