Merry Christmas 2009

We had a great Christmas this year. Amanda was really interested in opening presents, regardless of whether they were hers or not. She enjoyed ripping the paper off and would head for the tree any chance she got. We spent the first part of Christmas in NC and then headed to Florida for actual Christmas, so we got to celebrate the birth of Jesus in two places. The kids enjoyed getting to open presents at two places and stretch the experience over a little longer period. ELLIE enjoyed opening hers too. We have had fun in Florida with family and friends and have enjoyed swimming, golf (Dan), going for walks, going to Tampa Bay Downs, going to Homossassa Springs with Maxine to see manatees, and relaxing. It has been a fun trip. Hope you and yours had a wonderful Christmas!

Amanda Enjoying Her Trophies

Went to the CCHA Awards Banquet tonight. Amanda won two trophies for her participation this year in the Leadline and Therapeutic riding events. She was quite happy with her trophies. These pictures were taken when we brought them home to her since she wasn't able to go to the banquet due to flu season. Katie won an end of year championship and several reserve championship awards (she received a blanket, halter, and some money). Katie also got to debut her new curly hair (her first perm). And Ellie got to receive the plaque for the Paws4people sponsorship of some classes :-) It was a fun night.

Christmas Pictures

Amanda and Katie are both doing well. Amanda met her IEP walking goal this week! Yeah!! She went 8 minutes at 1.9 mph on the treadmill (the next day she did 10 minutes). Way to go Amanda! She also had a lot of fun taking Christmas pictures with her sister!