Pony Club Events

traditional hunter outfits still worn today
a couple of dads trying to keep themselves entertained (we had been at the barn for 4 hrs at this point)

The girls having a rest & a lesson after their long ride

The well trained hounds always stayed next to their master. They weren't even distracted by 9 young girls on horses- very impressive.

Pony Club girls following along for a trail ride

Arielle's instructor "Miss Michelle" in the brown hoodie, along with some other family members watching the action

Arielle & Miss Scarlet

I realize this blog is kinda turning into horse central with all of Arielle's horsey pics. Oh well, that is life around here! These pics are from an event mid Sept. when the Pony Club went to Yadkin Valley Hounds to learn about "Hunter Style". Being mostly vegetarian and animal lovers at our house, needless to say I was a bit leery of supporting hunting. However, I was happy to find out that the current sport (at least in our area) doesn't actually kill anything. Basically it is all about the hunt and a wild ride following dogs who are chasing fox and coyote. The Pony Club girls got to ride in the field and on trails with members of Yadkin Valley Hounds and even meet and ride with the hounds. It was an interesting day.

Missing Mel

New Years 2010
Crowthers going away party July '10

Ward Halloween Party Oct. '09

New Moon Movie Nov. '09

Aaron's CRNA graduation Aug. '10

Beat the Heat 5k July '10

I love that Melissa takes great pics & gets them online quick. Then I can steal them!! Aaron & Melissa welcomed us with open arms when we moved to Clemmons/ WS area a year ago. Aaron was a senior in the CRNA program at the time and he was Jim's senior "buddy". Aaron showed Jim the ropes as far as school goes, what to buy, what to expect, etc, etc! Melissa helped me figure out schools, neighborhood, ward and most importantly GIRL TIME :) Jaime, Mel & I quickly became three good buds. It was a fun filled year hanging out with them, but went by too fast! Mel & family have moved onto NM and I know that is best for them. It's not goodbye, just see ya in awhile. Love ya Mel, thanks for everything!!!

Ashley's Birthday Cruise

Mom surprised Ash by having a cake delivered at dinner the last night

our lively British table buddies

"Elegant Night"

lunch at blue lagoon

yes, it truly was a perfect place to spend the day!

Isabelle made this great poster for Ash's cabin door

Ah! Love my sisters :)

Miami in background

That's our ship "Imagination" in the background

me & ash in Nassau where we did some fun shopping after playing at blue lagoon

jules & ash with their coconut juice in the beautiful bahamas

this is supposed to be us with the famous "Atlantis" resort in the background, but we blocked it in the photo, LOL!

Jules looking like a babe

Eddie!

Edward surprised Ash by greeting her in her cabin & staying with her all week!

Gooooood times! The Lovelace girls like to celebrate in a BIG way when one of us turns the big 30. When Jules & I hit the milestone, the girls went to Vegas. Mom decided a cruise would be a great way to celebrate Ash turning 30. We agreed :) Mom, Jules, Ash & I flew into Miami and stayed one night before we took off on a 3 night cruise to the Bahamas on Carnival Imagination. We had a WONDERFUL time: staying up late talking, lounging in a private tropical lagoon in the Bahamas, shopping in Nassau, having an excuse to get dressed up, participating in games on the cruise ship, watching cheesy, glitzy shows and eating LOTS of great food. Ash was surprised to be greeted by Edward Cullen who stayed with her all cruise (what happens on the cruise-stays on the cruise). The trip was TONS of fun and over before we knew it.

Summer in the Triad!

Mel, Me & Jaime- Beat the Heat 5k
Yah, that glow is post race sweat!

Jaime's son Max handing out water to runners

Arielle's mouse had 10 babies! (Finding homes was quite a challenge)

Parent Night Picnic at Raven Knob Scout Camp

Toby, Colin, Chris & Ben dancing at camp

Raven Knob Scout Camp

Toby's Scout Troop

Raven Knob bridge to chapel (loved this pretty spot on the lake)

Waterfalls at Hanging Rock

Arielle helping a beginner during the horse camp parent show

Arielle jumping Miss Scarlett at horse camp

Arielle's camp trophy

Arielle & Ann Marie

Picnic lunch last day of horse camp

Stables at Hidden K

Dash Baseball Game

Dash Mascot

Athena, Lyna & Arielle at end of year party
(that is the 'hamster ball' in the background- I was the lucky party volunteer who got to push kids around in it)

Going to see Wicked in Charlotte with some church friends!

It has been a fun, busy summer in North Carolina. Highlights: Carowinds Amusement Park with the cousins (Sloans & Bryants), Toby enjoyed earning most improved player at Wake Forest Univ. Soccer Camp. He also went to Forsyth Country Day Sports Camp and enjoyed airsoft gun wars, a day at Celebration Station & Wet n' Wild with his friend Uly. Scout Camp was great and Jim & I enjoyed going up to Parent's Night at Raven's Knob Boy Scout Camp. What a pretty camp they have for the boys! Arielle loved Horse Camp (and being a big helper to Michelle for the week) and Camp Merriwood overnight camp with her three girlfriends from school (Athena, Haley & Jessica). Phew! The kids have done alot in June & July. It helps break up the summer for them to go to some fun camps, esp. while I'm at work M-F for half the day. We have also been enjoying lots of pool time at our community pool. I ran the Beat the Heat 5k with Jaime & Melissa and some other gals from Anesthesia school. It was good to know I can still run despite spending much more time Jazzercising than running lately :) Another summer highlight has been going to the Winston-Salem Minor League baseball games "The Dash". A fun benefit to my good job at LRB Real Estate has been to be able to go VIP style to the games with great seats and dinner included. It's been a fun, busy summer! My mom & dad are coming to visit next week and we can't wait to show them around. All the scheduled camps are over for the summer so it should be some lazy days of summer up ahead.