Giddy Up

Yesterday I had to opportunity to go and ride, with the daughter of a friend of mine, their horses around South Provo. It was so glorious. I love to go horseback riding, I find it to be very freeing and just exhilarating. It made the morning awesome. We were able to draw some kids out a house and they came running out pointing and shouting.They made such a commotion that their mom, who was mowing the lawn and the time, stopped and had to figure out what they were all excited about. So we stopped and let them pet the horses for a bit. It was so fun to watch their faces contort from glee to apprehension and back to glee in a single moment.
While it is true I am no cowgirl, I can get the horse to do what I want, most of the time, with little problem. It also needs to be taken into account that I  had a fairly mellow steed, but could be stubborn when he wanted to be. I am still proud I didn't fall off when he, Prince "Mallow", became skittish, or decided that he wanted to be in front by lopping ahead of Shooter. My aches are all worth it and I am looking forward to when I can do it all again.

Time of Bounty

It is the summer, the time when things are in a state of bounty and harvest. Jake and I are starting to experience such a season in our lives. We are being able to save a little more, here and there, and we keep being blessed.Recently, just applied for scholarship at UVU and we have been waiting ever so patiently to hear some word as to whether or not he will be selected and receive anything. Well, the wait is over! He got the letter today that he will receive half scholarships for the next two semesters. This means that we will only have to pay half of the tuition, this is about $918 a semester. How awesome is that. By having that we will have to pay less back once he graduates. What a blessing that is, less stress to get the money needed. Hopefully he can get another scholarship, since he is still eligible for others, and have them help out even more. Let us help and continue to be grateful for what we have.