{The Stables at Gateway}

These are some more photos from our vacation to Gateway, Colorado.  We went to the stables at Gateway on our last day there.  It was beautiful.  We loved it because we got to be around so many sweet animals.:)

When we pulled into the parking lot, we were greeted by the sweetest little dog.  My kids were thrilled and loved on her and talked to her for probably 15 minutes.

The horses are all so lovely and clean.  They are so well taken care of.  The couple that run the stables were wonderful and so friendly. 

SO gorgeous and peaceful.

Adrian acting suprised when he saw the Zorse.  It is a zebra and a horse mix.  It was so cool looking!

Another adorable little friend.  The horses were so friendly.

Lily P loving the horses.

Lily and Jett couldn't get enough of this dog.

Derek and his new best friend.  I wanted to take this dog home. :)

We had such an awesome time!  I can't wait to go back.  Next time we will spend alot more time at the stables.

{Hard Work & Ambition}

“Far away there in the sunshine are my highest aspirations. I may not reach them but I can look up and see their beauty, believe in them and try to follow them.”   -Louisa May Alcott

My lovely Kylie started practices for her solo.  Competitions are in the spring and Kylie works so hard to make her solo perfect for them. 

She is a very ambitious child!  She has dance 3 nights a week and solo practice on the weekends and she comes home and practices all the time.

She is so sore and sometimes bruised all week long, but she doesn't stop.  She is such a great dancer because she puts her whole heart and soul into it and works so hard.

Ky and her solo coach and dance teacher Sydnie, who we absolutely adore!

I have very ambitious kids.  Ethan with his art, Ky with dance, and Blake & Derek with soccer.  They all want to be the very best at what they love.  They work hard and don't ever give up.

I am so proud of them for being such a great example to each other and especially to me.  :)