Monday, September 15, 2008

Moonlight Ride

It was the Riding Club's last ride of the season so our whole family went. We started at the top of the canyon and rode about half way down into the Elk Pasture where we had dinner. Daisy rode Sparkles Rope the whole way all by herself. And yes, I am riding a mule. Don't ask.
I can't beleive how cold it is already! I don't think I'm ready for summer to be over yet. The canyon was beautiful, however. The leaves are changing and they were brilliant.
It's called the Moonlight Ride because after we ride in and eat dinner, we ride out by the light of the moon. Only, I took the kids home and put them to bed instead. The men rode out.
Levi rode halfway with Jeff and halfway with our nephew, Trevin. He looks a lot like Trevin and we always tease that they could be brothers instead of cousins. Levi adores him and calls him his 'buddy.'
This is Daisy with her uncle Jason and cousin Ashlyn. It was so fun to be able to go with the whole fam. I didn't start riding until after I met Jeff and now we have so much fun doing it, especially since our kids can go a lot of the time. Even though I think horses are a lot of work - whether it is taking care of them or riding them - I can't really think of a family activity that compares.

7 comments:

Jana said...

Okay, I might have to tease you for the rest of your life for riding a jackass! HE HE! You ride looks like it was a blast...I love rides when everyone goes! We need to do that sometime!

Bethany said...

I am so jealous! I haven't been on a horse for years. What a perfect family outing.

Brandi said...

HOw fun! I can't beleive Daisy rode all that way all by herself!! She could probably teach me a thing or two about riding a horse! ;) Our equivilant to that: Tonight we took off Brayden's training wheels and let him go! (Well, on the back lawn...he did pretty good!)
Yes, can't wait either! 4 more DAYS!!!!!!!! :)

The Cox Family said...

Jana- your comment cracked me up! I was pretty much thinking the same thing! Anyhow, what a fun activity and I am also impressed that Daisy rode the whole way all by herself. The leaves are starting to change here as well, and I am not ready for the cold weather either!

Anthony and Christel said...

Daisy is so cute riding on her pony all by herself! I can't imagine Acelyn doing that! What a great thing to do as a family. PS..Jana, you crack me up!

Mindy said...

Looks like fun! Love the mule! Glad you got one last ride of the season. Good job Miss Daisy!

Paul and Stacey said...

It looks like so much fun! I am glad you all have such a good time being together!