Christine's Graduation!

I had the privilege of going to Ohio for Christine's graduation. School is out here as well so I am hoping to post a little more frequently:)

Sammy's Smiles.

He stood on the observation deck of the Round Corral and high-fived as I rode by.

Sammy had fun while we rode.

Abbey's Funny Faces

The sun was in Abbey's eyes as Sarah tried to take pictures.

So we got some great smirks ...

Squints ...

... and funny faces.

The Family That Plays Together Stays Together.

Saturday we went out to the pasture to feed the horses and play. While we were there we got some great shots. Sarah was manning the camera. She didn't want to ride with out a saddle. (All we brought were kid's saddles.)

Sammy rode very well, not afraid, very focused. He's holding the reins correctly. He looks like he's working cattle with his game face on. (Don't worry, I held on to him and led his horse the whole time.)

Abbey just had riding all by herself on old Joker. She was all smiles.

Nathaniel rode by himself. He controlled his horse, Thunder, made it turn and go, even when the horse wanted to go stand the lead mare that I was riding.

Ellie got to ride one of our advanced horses, that I am still training some. (Now remember we are in a safe controlled environment and I am not more than 10 feet from her at all times.) She did excellent. She calmed the horse down and had it doing everything she wanted it to do. She has been riding really sloppy, on the older kid horses. She had been sitting poorly and not being careful with her movements. But on this horse, every movement was noticed and bad posture couldn't be tolerated by horse or rider. Ellie rose to the ocassion and rode like a champ. We all had a lot of fun.

The McClaflin Family

L-R, Back to Front - Mic and Anthony, Shane, Sarah and Sam, Bec and Dan, Shawna, Conlin, Dane and Niamh, Gino, Abbey, Ellie, Nathaniel and Alina

L-R Nathaniel (6), Gino (6), Ellie (9), Abbey (4), Conlin (4), Alina (4), Niamh (20 mo.) and Sammy (21 mo.)

L-R Alina (4), Abbey (4), Nathaniel (6), Ellie (9), Gino (6) (with Mia on his lap), Conlin (4), Niamh (20 mo.) and Sammy (21 mo.)

We were able to spend Christmas together with all of Shane's family this year. It was a real treat to have all the kids together. Thanks Dane and Shawna for these pictures:).

Lots of Pictures

We have been really busy around here, but I tried to get a few pictures up this morning. They are from Oct.-Dec. but it will hopefully give you a little glimpse of our family. If you want to see a picture closer up, just click on it and it will enlarge. Hope you enjoy them. Let us know which ones are your favorites:) MERRY CHRISTMAS!

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