Spring is in the air!

It's Wednesday, the third day in on April vacation. After a few weeks of difficult events, I am thankful for this week of many positives. Lexi's tutor experienced the passing of her dear mother in that string of bad events. She had to take a break from teaching Lexi. My heart breaks for her, and she is in my prayers. Please say a few for her and her family.
One of my good friends connected me with a school teacher that had been lay ed off. She has been coming to the house and working with Lexi every day. Alexis has two weeks left of school! She is doing wonderfully, and for that I am so grateful. Nick has been recently diagnosed with Acid reflux. We have made some diet changes, and he is on an exercise routine. He is improving. We are also addressing some concern he is dealing with anxiety. He is his mothers son. He will be receiving counseling in school to teach him coping skills when he gets anxious. For this I am also very grateful. All the horse kids are doing well. Caja seems to have injured herself while kicking up her heels in the paddock. She is on a break, and treatment plan. Seems to have strained something. Some time off, and TLC and she should be back in the exercise routine. I am thankful to have three other horses, which allows us to keep riding, and not be hindered while one horse is off. I am thankful for GREAT friends that have a passion for horses, and love to share riding along with the list of chores with me. Riding is more fun with a friend, and chores get done in a wink when you have helping hands! I feel so blessed to have such positive, genuine people in my life with great value's.

So here we are April vacation. The grass is getting greener. The buds on the tree's are sprouting. The peepers are peeping. The temps are so comfortable. We have so many exciting projects taking place around the farm, and house's. We bought the house next door. Referred to as house # 2 by Nicholas. It has been gutted and the layout has been changed. We have 3 acre's added to our horse farm. This second house will give us the opportunity to continue to live next to the in laws, but with a little more privacy, and space. We love having Chad's parents so close, but we all get a little cramped sharing a two family home. Its been almost two years since we looked into the house next door. We put it in God's hands, and decided if it was meant to be God would open the doors. I am excited about the opportunities this venture has opened up for us.  New beginnings...a new Spring. Just the beginning my favorite Seasons. Warm air, campfires in the backyard. Late night rides. The kids swimming in the pool, trips to the beach, star gazing at night. YES!

Here are a few pictures from Easter and the past weeks.....


                                  Lexi and Nick hunting for eggs at Grammy Wilder's Egg hunt!

                                  Thirteen on the 23rd of April! Can't believe she is a teenager!!

                                            Checking out his basket of goodies at Grammy's.

                                       Alexis had a lesson on her horse Kalli after a long break from each other. Kalli is in training, and Lexi is learning and growing on our school Master Caja. While Caja is off, Lexi is riding the other horses. She had an AMAZING lesson on Kalli. Kalli has improved so much already! So has Lexi =)

                                           Our Mare Caja. Looking amazing for an old lady!

                                           Connie, my riding side kick, and amazing helper!

                               Kalli is going so well this year! Connie has done wonders with her.

                                   Princess las been sound so far! After a long battle with lameness issue's, my fingers are crossed she stays sound!

                                       Capri'ella is the newest addition to our barn. She has the sweetest temperment, and so much potential.

                                                      His smile makes my heart swell!

                                       Like father, like son. This is Kennedy, our niece. Chad LOVES babies. He hogs any baby he can get his hands on. He was like a robber that left the bank with loot, when we left Casey and Dawn's house to babysit Kennedy at home. He had to fight Nick for her though. Nick was just as obsessed with her as Chad was!