Cat who thinks she is a dog...

Summer

The girls started 4H this winter mostly because they wanted to participate in the llama project.  We have been headed to the llama farm weekly for the girls to spend time working with their llamas prior to the county fair.  The competition includes an obstacle course as well as showmanship.  

Happy Girl

Big C has taken up horse back riding.  She loves it!  Even all of the work that goes into getting her pony Gilbert ready for her lesson.  It requires brushing with multiple brushes, changing his harness twice, hooking him up to two different leads, hoof care, saddling and bridling.  Wow!  It's work for the both of us but I enjoy the horse time as much as Big C.  And it's nice to have that quiet one on one time together!

The girls ended up their homeschool co-op year with a choir concert.  Their amazing teacher asked for children to audition for solos.  I was SHOCKED that Big C tried out but I was proud she had the courage to do so.  And she got a singing part!  Little c also tried out (no surprise there) and was given a short speaking part.  One of the other children decided late in the game that they were too scared to sing so little c raised her hand and volunteered to take her place.  So both of our daughters had singing roles.  I was a nervous mom waiting in the audience but they both did really well.  As is natural, people think little c is much younger than her actual age, so people were especially impressed with her poise and confidence.  The audience actually clapped after her sweet solo.  

Big C had so much fun being part of the choir performance.  That's her doing her jazz hands.  They both danced throughout the songs (may have been the only children dancing).  When Big C is confident about something (her singing) she really shines.

First Communion

Little c had her first communion this month.  She looked so sweet and pretty.  

Below is a photo of her with her friend Joey.  Joey is going to be quite a man when he grows up.  Upon seeing Charlotte at the pictures, prior to the church service, he said "Charlotte you look very nice".  Mom was gushing!!  He asked for a photo with her too.  

Little c wanted a dessert bar rather than a cake.  Here she is eating one of the push up cake pops.  She wanted a color scheme too -- silver and orange.  Not my favorite choice but I roped in some aquamarine and it turned out pretty cute.

Near Heaven for Big C

Gale Woods Farm offered a lamb watch for families in April.  Big C absolutely loves sheep and has begun telling me she wants to be a sheep farmer.  So the fact that we got to go visit and play with lambs was her idea of a good time!!

Horses

The girls had a fun encounter with a sweet horse last night...