Cowgirl.
Davina
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miriam loves horses.
Last year for Christmas Miriam asked for horse lessons.
It’s really the only thing she wanted.
Just before we left Utah, she finally got horse lessons.
Miriam had six horse lessons with Soldier the horse. I got to go to her last one and I have to say that I was really impressed with how well Miriam handled and rode this huge horse. She knew all kinds of cool stuff about horse anatomy and all of the equipment that goes with taking care of a horse. She had also learned to groom him and was so sweet with him. You could tell she was totally in love.
At one of her lessons she was thrown off Soldier. She got back on. (…I think I just heard a bunch of moms gasp at that sentence.) When Miriam came home and told me that she had been thrown from Soldier I was shocked and extremely happy that she was standing in front of me.
Amber, her horse riding teacher, said that Miriam getting thrown from a horse and getting back on makes her a true cowgirl. Miriam loves that!
My little cowgirl.
happy. LIFE.
Reader Comments (10)
I've been following your blog for a couple of months, and this is the first time I've commented. After seeing these beautiful, enduring images, I just had to let you know how wonderfully moving they are. I have a little girl of my own and recognize the joy and pride in your daughter's face. Isn't it such a privilege to watch our children learn and grow and experience the world? Your work is so inspiring. Thank you.
I love all the pictures here! My favortie is the last! They are AMAZING!:)
I love you little Mir-kat. I am so proud of you.
Dad
She is so pretty:)
Betsy Jo, thank you so much for your kind words. Yes, it is such a beautiful privilege to watch my children become these amazing people right before my eyes. Your daughter is lucky to have you...
Horse lessons were very,very fun!!!
P.S. I also rode on Soldier Bare-Back!!
I think that the picture of Miriam stopping Slodeier is cute!!
These pictures are so precious. I felt like I came along for the lesson. Just everything about them.... I hope Mike has shared with you some of the comments I have made to him about your blog...I have been uplifted so many times when I have read your comments and seen your photos.....
Thank you so much for taking such good care of 4 of my grandchildren...and my son Mike.
I love you Davina and I am very proud of you.
(I don't comment often because I usually view from the email and not directly on the blog....but this has been on my mind....and I have to tell you how much the pictures mean to me)
I feel very lucky to have you as part of my extended family.
You just have a way of saying so much with a picture...words sometimes are not enough...the pictures tell the story.
thanks again....for all you do...and all you are
love
your favorite mother-in-law....
Davina...these are absolutely adorable! The story that they tell and the interaction is so amazing! Awesome job telling this story. She looks so happy in all of these!!! Playful and fun!
LOVE AFFAIR WORKSHOP. =0)
Good job Miriam! You did really well riding that "stubborn" horse "Soldier"!