Highlights of the week:

Tuesday –  took our horses to the 4-H meeting at the fairgrounds – It is so  enjoyable to watch the young girls and our horses practice their riding in these classes.

Wednesday – Horse trainer, Tabatha, came and worked with Rachel & Savannah for 4-H; then I had a lesson; then Joshua, Ruthie, and Jacob.  Everyone did well.

Thursday – Went to see my oldest daughter and three babies. This is always a wonderful time.  Holding sweet baby Grace transports me in time to 27 years ago when my first baby, Becky, was born. 

I went riding with Rachel in the afternoon.  We had a wonderful time together. It was a beautiful day and there was a lot to talk about as we went on our trail ride. 

In the evening, I went to a town board meeting with dh regarding a zoning issue for a commercial development.  We went for coffee afterwards with the project engineer and attorney.

(Rachel on Major (#1), Mara on Lady (#2), and Miriam on Gretta (#3)

Friday – I had cut the grass in the fruit tree acres on Wednesday, but when I had gone trail riding on Thursday,  I noticed that our trails  were getting overgrown.  It was going to really annoy me if this week ended without getting more grass cut.   It looked like it might storm, so before the rain began, I got the kids up, and told them it was Friday (our cleaning day).  After the work got started, I hopped on the lawn mower and headed towards the trails. 

As I mowed along the creek, the grass was so high I felt as if I was in a jeep on a safari.  Swallows were darting, a deer jumped out of the bushes, the sounds of the bugs and birds, and the scents of freshly cut grass and mint, - this is why I enjoy cutting grass so much.  It’s next to riding horses…

Saturday –  We spent our day at the Midway Saddle Club in a horse competition.  Had a blast!

When we got home, we went cherry picking on our abundantly ripe cherry tree, and talked with neighbors.

Our vet came around 5:30 p.m. for the AI (artificial insemination) of Lady. This was its own science class.  We watched her do this, and then looked at the specimen under a microscope – not good news, she tells us – less than 50% activity.  She will check Lady in 14 days to see if “it took” (pregnant). If not, we will have to start this all over again next month.  Disappointment – and expensive!

Sunday:

Homechurch in the morning; a semi-pro baseball game in the afternoon; a movie in the evening with our children.