Annual cowgirl lesson

Thanksgiving at our house is synonymous with cowgirl lessons. Actually, my guess would be that if you asked the girls what they look forward to the most about Thanksgiving I doubt they would say the yummy food ;-) The weather was perfect and Kristy helped each girl build her cowgirl skills with so much patience!

Ainsley's 1st ride on a horse. Judging by the smiles, I think she LOVED it!!

True cowgirls on the fence <3>

Love this picture of Kristy and Ainsley

Ella climbs into the saddle with confidence these days!

Kristy upped the lesson this year to add trotting! Needless to say Ella thought that was A.W.E.S.O.M.E!!!

Ella is right at home in the barn!

Aubrey chose to stay at the walking pace for this lesson. Kristy has so much knowledge that both girls listened intently.

Ainsley and dirty baby taking in all the lessons.

Aubrey waiting ever so patiently for her turn at cowgirl lessons.

Ella helped Ainsley go over to say "hi" one of the other horses, Penny.

"Mokey!!" Translation: Its Smokey!!

Ainsley decided that the beginner lesson that Kristy offered at the start of the day was a great "warm-up" but she was ready for a little more. Ainsley and dirty baby saddled up to walk all by themselves (while Mom held onto a leg and simulation took pictures while Kristy led us all around the pasture!)

One happy cowgirl baby right there!!

No lesson is complete without feeding the horses. I'm not sure who gets more excited during this time, the kids or the horses?!

This round of lessons I ended up with far fewer "good" pictures than I hoped for. Apparently wrangling an 18 month old and a 4 year old all while simultaneously holding/focusing/adjusting settings on a camera is a little more than this momma can efficiently accomplish!

We cannot thank you enough Aunt Kathy and Kristy for sharing your horses and knowledge with these girlies. This is truly as special time for our "city girls!"