My, How Things Have Changed!

Wow. Much time has passed, and so much has changed since I last updated this blog. I plan to start sharing my stories again, soon. In the meantime, here's are the top ten highlights from the past two years:

1. August 2011: My "city boy" husband finally said that he could "maybe" survive living in the country. 
2. July 2012: Madge was ridden for the first time.
3. December 2012: WE MOVED TO THE COUNTRY!!!
4. January 2013: We brought the girls home. 
5. May 2013: I rode Madge for the first time. (She was ridden five times at the trainers.)
6. November 2013: Fell on my butt. More on that, later.
7. December 2013: Took Madge to ride the trail obstacles at the Oregon Horse Center. 
8. April 2014: Brought home two donkeys, Amos and Andy, who were given to me by a friend, as well as a 2-year-old mule, Sophie, who I bought from another friend. 
9. June 2014: Questioned my decision to expand the herd from two to five within a two-week time period.
10. October 2014: Took Madge to a trail clinic at the Oregon Horse Center, and had a freakin' blast!

Yes, I have a few stories to catch up on. In the meantime, here are some current pictures of the herd. 

Maxine and Madge enjoying their new turnout. 

Me and Madge at the trail clinic, this October.

Andy and Amos showing off their personalities. They're only this friendly after A LOT of patience.

Baby Sophie, a.k.a. Maxine's retirement plan. 

P.S. Thanks to Weaseldancr for the inspiration to start writing, again. :)