Mom Gets a New Toy!

She's been thinking about it for years, but Mom took the plunge yesterday and adopted a horse.  She is a beautiful mare that Mom has named Abby.

Abby bears a striking resemblance to one of Mom's favorite horses from her childhood, Amy.  Hence the similar name.  Abby is from a local horse rescue, and was badly malnourished when she was rescued.  Her hooves were extremely overgrown, and she is still recovering from it.

I am so excited Mom has a new 'toy'.  She really thought long and hard about adopting Abby, and this horse is pretty much a dream come true for her.  It has been ages since Mom has had a horse, despite being one of the most avid horse lovers I know!  

Mom, enjoy having Abby.  She is beautiful and I know she couldn't ask for a better owner.  Can't wait to meet her over the summer!

Welcome to the Family, Gorgeous Girl!

My new niece, Corinne Abigail Isenbarger, was born today.  I don't know how they did it, but Kyle and Ashley didn't cave into pressure and find out the gender of their baby before it was born.  The suspense would have KILLED me!!!

Last night my roommate asked if she could use my phone because hers was not working.  I don't know why, but I said, "I will need it tomorrow morning.  Kyle and Ashley are going to have their baby".  Yeah.  I had no idea where that came from, but it turned out to be very true!  Kyle called me on the following morning and let me know that they had had a baby girl.  She is a great mix of her sister and brother - Addie in the face, but ALL Braden in the eyes!  Crazy!

I have made plans to visit Florida for her baby blessing.  I can't wait to get my hands on this gorgeous little munchkin!