field trip

There is a lady who lives around the corner from us who has a non-profit called Hoof Beats 4 Change.  She uses her ponies and horses as part of an equine assisted learning program.  She helps veterans with PTSD and women who are victims of domestic violence- as well as many others!  She had come up with a new idea for her program and wanted to try it out on someone before she implemented it.  We were glad to be guinea pigs!  It was WAY colder than we thought it would be, but it was a fun time.  Especially for Leah and Micah.  We ended the session with tea and hot chocolate- it was a great field trip :)

the white mountains

I think I will always remember the visit Matt and I had with Kelly and Andy.  They were in the area one Saturday and stopped by.  The house was super quiet- the quietest it had been in months.  The Halbach's presence was both calming and encouraging.  I felt like my dry soul was being watered!  Kelly and I share a love for horses and Andy and Matt talked up the upcoming Super Bowl....among many other things! 

As they were leaving, the told us about a timeshare they had and they were looking to share a few days.  We accepted their offer.  I had no idea how excited Leah and Micah would be about the mini-vacation we would be taking in 3 weeks.  They packed almost immediately! 

The timing of this was pretty incredible.  Our family needed the time away. 

This will definitely go down in the books as one of our very favorite family times! 

Right up until a couple of days before we were unsure if we'd be able to go because of my health.  My family was SO good to me!  Brianna came over the day before we left and made meals for us to take so I wouldn't have to cook.  When we were there everyone helped me to rest and waited on me hand and foot. 

This getaway was truly a gift from God to our family.

Sleigh Ride