Andrew paints solo! I tried to give him some suggestions but he focused on the canvas and said "Sorry Mom, but this is my world". Kind of a joke at painting class but honestly I think he has a beautiful world.

Homeschool news: we stopped off to play with sound waves and center some mass on our way to see "The Alps" at the cinedome. We had the entire cinedome to ourselves. How cool is that?

Congratulations to Austin for being high scorer with 12 pts. and leading Lake Mary to victory against Tavares last night.

Friday Night:

ICE!
A little bit of the 'Cold North' seeps south to Gaylord Palms and Austin was there with friends to check it out.

Boys in the Hoodies:

The Badge

Switched out slide show because it was annoying me. Just one of my resolutions to change things that dont sit well with me.

These photos represent to me the "Badge of Courage" I give to my daughter. Not because she leaps off of walls with a 1300 lb animal but because she has come through a time in her life where she put disappointment aside and did what needed to be done. For 9 months her dreams have dangled in front of her. She was patient and diligent and it payed off. Now 9 months later she has a strong horse, an excellent trainer and a better understanding of what it takes to get where you want to go. I think she will be an incredible trainer and a successful eventer, but more then that she has the patience and perseverance that it takes to be successful in life. I am so proud of you.

Back on Track!
Ash and Retto were schooling prelim level yesterday. I think the look on both their faces tells the story.

Talented line-up: Zappa, Imp, Lilly and Retto.

4:30 wake up call: pics from Christmas morning.
Merry Christmas everyone!

Christmas Eve photos:

Last Night: Christmas crafts in the kitchen, hanging at the Mullen's and some extreme cooler skating. And yes that is me looking fine on the cooler chasing the car and yes that is Desiree 'I think' pointing and laughing at me.

Fair is fair: An embarrassing photo of me is overdue, I am sure.

Basketball:

Look Who's Back!

Katie at the weightlifting meet at Lyman. She won her weight class! Great Job KT!

A little humor from Laurie...