Michael's 15th Birthday

Michael's 15th birthday party was a success

We had fifteen, 14-15 year old boys all in the basement.

Everything went great and everyone had a good time.

This is our last year before they all start to drive!

Night Swimming

Who needs video games...

Drawing names for the billards tournament.

15 boys means two cookie cakes!

See the short video below of blowing out the candles.

Assorted videos from the evening. Playing in the music room, blowing out the candles, water fight and just messing around.

Steeplechase 2009!!

Steeplechase was today!

Sarah went to the races and took all these lovely photos.

The crowd at the infield was still good sized considering the rain we've had for almost 2 weeks.
Horses from one of the preliminary races.

The Hillsboro Hounds

The Winner just before the race, Pierrot Lunaire, owned by Calvin Hougland.

I Just Realized!

First of all, thank you to Susu Raymond who always takes great shots of Sarah at the shows. And yes, you win the tail debate Susu - from now on the tail gets braided.

I was just looking through these and came to a realization... Sarah no longer sticks her tongue out when she jumps! I know, it sounds like a silly thing but we really never thought it would happen.

Love ya Sari xx

Dog Prix

Grand Prix always inspire Dog Prix later in the day.

Not to worry, they love to do it and get loads of treats.

Perfect form.

Look at that great tuck.

Real Show Dogs

This tiny creature attempted to attack any other dog that came within 5 feet of it. I know someone with a very similar disposition, he doesn't get to go to horse shows.

We see this one at almost every show. I need to get a video as it's best viewed in action for full effect. Cutie for sure.
These two are so cute.
This little guy, he's so sweet and just the weirdest mix, in a good way.
He always reminds me of a movie dog.

The white feet and black claws are are an especially nice touch.

Grand Prix

The finale to a great two weeks of shows.

We're already looking forward to the May shows.

Sarah took tons of shots, these are just a few.

She took all of them with her Sony Cybershot. It takes a pretty good action shot.

Richard Rinehart on Hobby during their first clear round.
Vicki

Kim Burnette-Mitchell always cuts a gorgeous course.

Love it!

Congratulations to Richard and Hobby on their win this weekend.

Sarah tried to get a photo of Hobby's golden eyes.