Elena rides rodeo

When Freda and I walked in, I was astonished to see Elena galloping around with such confidence!  I've seen her a few times on horseback--but nothing like this.  She's a natural!

Nathan hasn't ridden in two years, but he was inspired to ride, too, after the rodeo--and two little girls (not his sister) trusted him enough to trot around with him!

It's a beautiful rainy afternoon and I'm going to settle in and enjoy every drop of it with a stack of books.  The new grass is happy, just laid out in time for a gentle rain all day long.

Elena giving Caroline a ride

Elena kissing Yancey

Elena had to show us that she could ride backwards; here she is
turning back around, laughing at a man who asked, "Don't you know the
steering wheel is on the other end?" 

Nathan and his cousin Audrey