Hey Lori!

[ccpainthorses]

Hi!!

Ok, so I'm in the process of updating things today and along with that is me trying to play catch up. Wow where has the year gone? huh? I don't know either, lol. I've seen you on FB a few times, but I can't seem to keep up with that these days either. But the kids are in school, things are almost done for winter, and the days seem to slow down.

I know this is late, but my condolences for the loss of Pauly. I know how much you all loved her

I hope your shows went good. I don't see any postings from when you got back. Hopefully you were able to grab some pics of them while they were there. I bet their all growing like weeds. Nitro has sure come a long way since his baby days. I wish I could show him but things are just too tight, yet again, oh wait, isn't that how it always is? LOL!!

How's the family doing? Did the kids go to fair this year? I can't remember. I hope everyone is well down there, try not to wash away in the rain we've been getting. Hmmm, any foals due this coming year?

I'd better get out and feed before I make dinner. You guys all take care and pass some extra carrots around for us:)

[~Lori~]

Hey Amanda!

I haven't done a very good job of staying in touch either. I also wonder where did the year go??? Thank you for your thoughts and kind words for Pauly. I still have my moments especially at feeding time when the isn't there to greet me with her nicker.

Hmmm... Maybe I didn't post the results from the shows here. I'm very proud of the two yearlings Hank and Lily. In Spokane you never would have known it was their first show. Lily won her trail in hand class, 1st under all judges, Hank was 2nd with 3-2nds and a 3rd. They didn't place as well in longe line, but did behave very well. Two weeks later we went to Albany, Lily went 1st under all judges in longe line and trail in hand. Hank was 2nd right behind her. It's so nice to be showing again, but it is not cheap!

Family is doing great. My son woke up sick today.... Praying it's not H1N1. Only my son showed at fair, all went well. With Labor Day being so late my daughter didn't want to miss school, so skipped fair. Hey I can't complain... Shes got her priorities straight. LOL. One foal due in April out of Lacy. Only bred the one. How about you... Any mares due?

So nice to hear from you too. Give the critters and kids an extra hug for us.

Keep in touch and take care.