We spent a week in a glorious meadow at the base of Mt. Adams in Washington state. Fellow members of NW area riding clubs joined for a time spent in the wilderness, with our horses, friends, family and for spiritual renewal. It was wonderful. Just went way, way too quickly. *sigh* Whether times are wonderful or routine, the days and weeks blur one into another for me. Sometimes I believe that the hand of God has turned up the speed on the passing of time. Like that old song goes..."it might be hard for the devil to do, but it'd be easy for You".
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| My missy in her little space |
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| Putting up the tent |
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| Our glorious view |
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| The ladies watching our men work. :) |
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| My honey relaxing in camp and Annie enjoying ball time |
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| Little Ella heading back to her camp site |
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| Annie, pleased she has Buddy's ball |
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| Up goes the first flag |
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| Up goes the second flag |
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| My guys at the "big tree" |
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| The station we judged for the trail competition |
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| Good job of turning her horse in a box, using 1 hand & a snaffle bit |
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| Sunset over Mt. Adams/Buck Meadow |
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| Yummy breakfast omelette - boiled in a bag. |
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| Out kitchen |
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| Ella on her "decked out" lady |
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| On the trail |
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| My girl listening to me... |
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| Ladde and my honey |
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| Me & my girl after a long, dusty ride in the mountains |
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| Nice trails and cool trees |
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| Sabbath morning worship |
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| Some of our musical entertainment |
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| My hubby in his new hat |
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| feeling peaceful and thankful |
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| our club's banner |
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| cherished friendships were forged |
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| lives committed to Christ |
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| showing happiness from within |
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| baptism #3 |
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| Sweet little Ella lovin' the cute (and patient) pony |
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| super cute!! |
We really had an enjoyable time. Trails were abundant and most were cooled by the dense forest of trees. The weather was just about perfect; sunshine, a few clouds and a glorious breeze. My only complaint is that it ended all too soon. We left late morning on Sunday and I had to be at work the next morning, followed by a dentist appointment that same afternoon. Good grief - am I glad that's finished! It always amazes me just how long it takes to prepare for a trip like this...and poof! It's over before you know it.
So, it's back to life as usual. I've started regularly combing the homes for sale again...life is just too darn short to have so little free time.
Oh, and Ladde and Missy couldn't have been more perfect. I think they enjoyed themselves as much, or more, than we did. :)
Hope you're taking advantage of every single minute of this glorious summer!
Lorie
4 comments:
That looks like the perfect vacation!
Looks like a great trip! I am impressed with your tent set-up, and I was a Girl Scout & Leader for many years ha ha! Glad you had such a wonderful well-deserved week in such a gorgeous place!! Looks sooo relaxing. Riding amongst trees is my favorite, and they grow so much bigger out west. Lucky you! Once they settle in, I do think our horses enjoy the change of scenery, and being together, as much as we do. Those are great pictures of you, looking all pretty - and while camping!
Thank you Aurora, you're sweet!
What a gorgeous setting. You guys camp in style! The omlet in a bag, what a great idea. Looks like a perfect vacation.
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