From The Horse's Mouth

Alyxx Update

Here is a quick update on Alyxx. 

She's almost 19 months old.  She loves the horses, loves her dog Roxy, loves the garden and loves the pool.  Favorite words are "O Boy".

Alyxx is learning how to ride

Alyxx is now almost 17 months old and getting more and more active every day.  She really enjoys the horses and knows how to say horse boot.  Check out the video I took this morning of her working on her equitation.

Alyxx takes her first horse back ride

Alyxx took her first horse back ride on Christmas day.  I was at my folks house and had access to some of their calm quarter horses and a nice arena.  I need to give her a couple more months before we put her on one of the endurance arabs.

Alyxx takes her first steps

Alyxx took her first steps tonight.  It was really cool watching her take off and head right for me.  Check out the look on her face.

Alyxx's 1st Birthday

We celebrated Alyxx's 1st Birthday today.  Her actual birthday is 11/14 but we wanted to celebrate this weekend so family and friends could attend.

It's been an amazing year for Lisa and I.  The challenges and rewards have been like nothing either of us have experienced before.   We both feel extremely lucky to have Alyxx in our life.

Here are a couple things about Alyxx after her first year.

1.  She loves horses and points at every horse she sees.  Real horses, paintings, photos, sculptures, drawings.  Alyxx is pictured below with Grandma Amy at a team penning event.

 

2.  Alyxx has an amazing giggle.

3.  Alyxx loves her mom.

4.  Alyxx loves to go on Sunday hikes with mom and dad.

5.  Alyxx loves to travel and has been to horse races, ride and tie events, Hawaii, Lake Powell, California and Durango.

6.  Alyxx is very affectionate and loves to give hugs and kisses.

7.  She has a sparkle in her deep blue eyes that makes you know she is going to be special.

It's hard to believe a year has passed.  The whole experience has changed the way Lisa and I look at the world and our precious time in each day.  Can't wait to see what kind of fun we have with XX in year two.

Alyxx at 8 months

Alyxx turned 8 months on Saturday.  I can't believe how fast the time has gone and how much she changes every day.

We are doing a weekly hike with Alyxx in a backpack.  She loves it!  I really think it's important to get her outside to enjoy hiking, horses, dogs, creeks, lakes, trees, etc.   

 

Bailing hay with Alyxx

Alyxx and I bailed some hay today.  She had a great time and really enjoyed being on the tractor.

This was my first experience bailing hay and everything turned out great.  We loaded the last bales of hay in the barn as a huge rain storm hit.  Talk about timing!

Alyxx Giggling

Our little girl is growing up fast.  Check out this video of the little stinker giggling.

Alyxx

Alyxx had her first solid meal last night.  That is an experience for first time parents.  Sure makes you want to keep them on milk!

Alyxx is growing up

Alyxx is growing up fast.  She's already 19 weeks and is developing quite the personality.  It's amazing watching how much she changes each day.

Check out this video of our little gal.