Monday, September 29, 2008

Nationals in Pictures

On the road trip to Idaho. Nat and Elise with their sippy cups of hot cocoa ;)
Hanging out in the stall relaxing from our long journey:

True Love:

Idaho Horse Park Arena:

All three girls hanging out eating lunch. Memo preferred her hay to Sonic slushes and cheeseburgers. Although she was big on apple juice this trip!! When taking a horse to a new place, it is good to flavor their water so they drink plenty of it.

Taking a break for some fun mini golf at a cool place called Boondocks. We also rode the go-carts and played arcade games.
Going all zen at the Thai restaurant:
The gangsta braider. Nat is really getting good at this whole braiding thing. Maybe she can pay her way through college braiding horses :)

Last minute wiping off the boots before going in for a round. They look gorgeous!!
Meeting our sweet niece, Grace. She is going to be a horsey-girl, I just know it.

A photo session after all the classes were done. 





What a cool place for a horse show. We'll be back in two years!! Can't wait!

I will post the link to the jumping pics when they are up. Jim wasn't allowed to have his big camera in the arena. They threatened a $1000 fine and being escorted off the premises for any lens over 2". What a crock. The photographer did get a few good shots so hopefully we will have those soon.

5 comments:

Laura Nicholas said...

what great pictures... welcome home and oh my - that little Grace is just too cute...

Laura

Team Immel said...

so fun to see the photos. what fun you all had. i'd never seen elise before, so now there is a picture to the name. grace is adorable. want to hug and squeeze her! so glad you are home!
xoxo
si

Jean said...

How fun! Loved looking at the pictures! The place looks beautiful as well. Glad your home safe and sound! Here's to 2 yrs from now!!!!
ohh--love little Gracie! how sweet!
jean

ali said...

I love all the pictures Paris! And reading about your week! So fun! What a fun and successful weekend! Nat did awesome! Glad you are home safe and sound!

Angie said...

fantastic photos! Congrats to Nat for a wonderful accomplishment.