Moran Gets Some Hobbies!

Hello Everyone! It's me, Morgan! Here to report on my latest adventures and activities! In case you've been living under a rock for the last few years, my most favorite things in the whole world are PONIES!!!!! I love "My Little Ponies" and every other pony known to childhood! Big ones, small ones, pink ones, yellow ones, furry ones, plastic ones...the list goes on and on! Heck, I even paint them!!! Have I mentioned that I love to paint?!?! I name all of my paintings, "The Pony!" Mommy even has one (that actually LOOKS like a pony) framed because it's so super special!

Anyway, back to my story...

Mommy decided that I need to stay busy this summer, so she signed me and Avery up for a whole bunch of fun activities! Because we are going to go out on the boat more often this year and because mommy is horrifically paranoid that we will fall off of the boat and sink, she signed us up for swimming lessons at the gym! It starts next week so we will have to report on that one later. However, we started soccer and horseback riding this week and it was a BLAST!!!! There was only one other little girl in my soccer class so I got lots of one on one attention from my coach! We played a lot of fun games and I listened like a pro - I think it's because I had my super special awesome killer soccer shoes on! (Converse with a zebra design - because zebras are fast!) I did a really great job dribbling the ball and kicking it into the net. And best of all, I laughed and smiled the whole time!

But as we're all aware, although soccer was fun, the real score of the week was riding my new friend, Cari!!!!!! She's a beautiful 15 year old horse and she was so so nice to me!
The nice lady who owns her showed me how to groom her, watch for certain behaviors that help Cari to communicate, put the saddle on, then ride her using auditory commands! I couldn't stop smiling and I was really helpful when were were getting all of her tack put on!

Here I am brushing Cari's coat!

Avery jumped in to help, too!

And then I got sidetracked by the birds in the rafters!

But then it was time to put Cari's saddle on which was so awesome!

And then her bridle!

And then we put on my helmet! It was super cute! (If only it was pink!)

Then it was time to hop on!

And adjust the stirrups!

All set! Let's ride!

We walked in circles and around a few barrels and I LOVED it! I couldn't stop smiling!

Heeheehee!!!!! Look at me!

Look, ma! One hand! I can wave to you!

Good girl, Cari! Here's a pat!

Avery was jealous that I was having so much fun so she wanted to get on, but as soon as she did she freaked out! Oh well!

After riding was done, we took off Cari's saddle and I showed her the card that I made for her!

And then she had some hay because she was such a good girl!

What a fun experience! I can't wait to do it again!

Oh...and my sneakers just won't do for riding shoes, so mommy got me pink riding boots! Of course!!!

:)

Great Friends and Family!

Hi! It's me! Morgan! I'm having so much fun this summer, and I'm definitely coming out of my shell! Avery and I are playing with friends and laughing a lot, which essentially means that mommy is laughing a lot, too!

Here...let me take you on a tour of our fun!

Here you'll note that it's ME, Morgan, who climbed to the top of the playhouse and JUMPED!!!! It was my idea! And I had FUN!!!! (Mommy reminded me to roll upon impact!)

Here now you'll see, in our friends' backyard, that I'm a pro at soccer! Avery and I like to sneak away and down the hill to go to our neighbors' house - Ava and Anyella. Anyella is 6 and Ava is 4. In fact, Ava is only three months older than I am! She's in the darker pink shirt and I'm right next to her in the light pink shirt...and the pants that are six inches too short! I sprouted!

Here you'll see Avery involved in the mix! We were playing "red light, green light" with soccer balls! Avery is pretty good at running...but not stopping!

But at least she's good at listening! (Sort of). Anyella (far left) had us line up for the game!

But she's still nuts!

Whee!!!!!

Here I am kicking the ball around! Anyella was sweet enough to give me a tiny little soccer ball!

Now on to more "interesting" things...I insisted on this hair-do! Not one....not two....but THREE pony tails! I guess the more the merrier!

Avery didn't like it.

But she DOES like watching "Dumbo" with me!

Sydney likes it, too! Especially the view from the CLEAN laundry. Great!

Here's Avery again watching "Dumbo." Notice how uncharacteristically calm she is...

And now for the UPAF ride for the arts!
Dan rode for the cause and we met him at the Summerfest grounds for free hot dogs and animal balloons!

And after we had fun there we went to Charlie's Pub down the street and the kids had a blast eating yummy buffet food and playing with mommy's sunglasses!

The next day, I felt like playing "dentist," and I made Avery my first patient! Luckily she is tolerant enough of my craziness that she just kind of goes along with things!

Notice the pebble in her belly button!

Avery! You have a cavity! I have to drill it out immediately!

After all of the drama, Avery went in and watched "Choo-choo-soul!" She LOVES that little tid bit! It annoys me greatly, though!

But then it was back outside all over again! That girl has horrible teeth!

I told Daddy about my dentist skills and he agreed to let me put him in my "dentist chair." Sydney was pretty confused and worried!

After Daddy was all done, Avery and I decided to hang out and cuddle with pillows and blankies!

But of course she doesn't stay still forever!

And here's Savannah at the vet! She looks happy, but she was actually panting with anxiety!

And then, of course, there's the whole, "look at me" syndrome!
And this is of her doing "gymnastics!"

Back at our neighbors' house and playing hide and seek!

And "duck, duck, goose!"

Now at Hayden's, reading a really fun book! I got to put the animal faces in their cages and I loved organizing the whole thing!

But of course Avery...and her hair...are just CRAZY!!!!

Not to mention her crazy antics!

But at the end of the day I have this awesome pic that one of mommy's students drew for me!

And I have Siri! By BFF! She lives next door and we are only a week apart in age!