Charity had her first taste of Vanderhoof winters at the Santa Claus Parade the other night. She loved all the lights and was quite the trooper. I love her cute rosey cheeks!

Isn't this the saddest face ever!

Loves drinking too.

She's loving everything she can eat herself.

I finally got Charity to stop screaming during her bath and I actually think she enjoys it now.

Jaxson finally lost some teeth, and seeing as the tooth fairy knocked one out, (never to be found again)he was generously rewarded!

Charity's first Cheezies.

TYREED SHOOTS HIS FIRST DEER! I think his face says it all!

Tyreed and Grandpa Schumann. Tyreed shot it all by himself, one shot and dropped it where it stood.

All because two people fell in love...

Charity says, 'hey!'

Mayson and I just came back from a horse show in beautiful Armstrong, BC. It was so nice we got to show outside all weekend, that's always a treat. And yes, you read right, Mayson and I. We left the babe with Grandma Harrison and the boys with Grandma Schumann and went on a girls trip. It was very nice to spend that time just the two of us. And the boys had fun with their dad, they went grouse hunting and Tyreed shot his first bird. I guess they took it home and a ate it for lunch. I can't say I'm sorry I missed it, but it did make me wish we had two camera's.

Here I am doing what I do best lately - grooming. I was sweaty, dirty, my hair was a mess, no make-up, but you could have poured honey on that mare and licked it off she was so clean!

I bought Mayson a new outfit at this show, it's from a top designer and I paid 1/4 what it's worth but we are so excited! It really stands out and came with chaps as well, but she'll have to wait until next year.

I took some fun photos of them after the show. The two of them have had a tough time these last two years. They have been learning each other and figuring things out. They've had some real ups and downs with Annie taking off on Mayson a few times. They seemed to have really come together at this show, Annie was excellent the whole weekend. Mayson never won any Youth classes, there was only the two girls there and Mayson made enough little mistakes, and with only two...makes it tough. Mayson was feeling frustrated with the whole thing, but she went in her last class, Western Pleasure, and had an amazing ride and won under both judges!!! When she came out of the ring she collapsed into my arms, sobbing, both from relief and joy. I think they are going to be unstoppable next year! She ended up winning Hi-Point Novice Youth and Res. Hi-Point Youth 13 & Under, a great way to finish the show and the show year!

Annie got a bug in her ear!

Mayson in her Western Pleasure warm-up, notice the lovely attire?!

Here they are doing trail, this is the bridge and the one below is the gate. This is their best event. Mayson entered Jr Horse trail and got a 1st and 2nd earning an Open ROM. I rode her in Amateur the 3rd day and got a 1st and 2nd as well and earned our Amateur ROM. This is the first horse we've rode that has earned her ROM in all three divisions, it was very exciting!

Mayson riding english, she has been having problems, but had the best rides she's ever had!

We just got back from another horse show and had a great weekend. I love going and having fun and laughing with all our horse show friends. Tyreed got into a huge water fight, with the girls of course, and just had a blast. Tyreed showed his mare for the first time and won his first class. He won a beautiful print by a local artist that we love. Mayson had a good weekend, lots of trials, but when we reviewed on the way home, she realized what a good weekend she had. She was Grand and Reserve Champion Mare and earned 6 points. Her and Annie had earned their Youth ROM at the last show and Annie and I completed our Amateur ROM at this show and are only one half a point away from her Open ROM. We are having trouble with her being a 'mare' so I'm going to look into what I can do to make it better. Sand had a great show completing his Open ROM and winning all his classes but one. He earned a point in cutting, which just thrilled him. He also earned his highest reining scores ever with a 73.5, 75.5 and a 76. Even though the scores aren't 'real' because they aren't NRHA it's still pretty exciting. For those that don't know, a ROM is 10 points in a group of events. It's not always an easy feat to accomplish because you have to have a lot of horses in a class and win it to earn the points. I think Mayson and I will be going to one more show, but haven't made up our mind. The kids are excited about school and Mayson starts violin lessons again this week. Summer is over and I am sad to see the kids go, but excited to see them grow. We love and miss you all!

Who doesn't love polka-dots................seriously:)

Well, I did it. I broke down and got a carrier. Something I've never done before. She loved being held facing out to see everything, so I thought I'd try it. She loves it! She can see everything. She likes to go outside after supper, we do chores and go for a walk.

Charity in her carrier, wrapped in my coat.

I'm having trouble getting Char-bear to sleep through the night, so I thought I'd start feeding her pablum before bed. This is a picture of her first time. She absolutely loves it...but doesn't sleep any better!!!

Charity is really starting to love her tummy time.

I was able to take the kids to Barkerville yesterday. We went with my Mom and my nieces Breeyelle and Abby. The kids got to go goldpanning, take a chuckwagon ride and watch an awesome show. It was a fun day, definately worth the drive. The only thing that would have made the day perfect was if Sand would have been with us, it was my first trip without him and it will be my last, I missed him all day.

I can't update without a picture of Char-Bear!

Jaxson panning for gold.

Somebody struck gold!!!

The 3 kids panning for gold.

Jaxson and cousin Abby got to sit on the front of the wagon with the driver.

Mayson, Tyreed and cousin Breeyelle got to sit on the back of the wagon.

Everyone after the Chuckwagon ride.

Jaxson at the schoolwork.

The latest Harrison Family Photo.

Jaxson enjoying a swim in the summer heat!

WOW! Can you even believe that summer is half over? On one hand, it's going way too fast, on the other, it feels like the kids have been out of school forever! We had a busy month of July and I'm looking forward to the slower pace August brings. I can't believe Charity has already been to two horse shows!...and we went slow this year! At our last show, Mayson did really well, had some really good classes, even won a Western Pleasure Stake class and won some money. She was very proud of her and Annie. She ended up Co-Res. Hi-Point Youth which was pretty amazing considering she was the 2nd youngest there and she had to compete with the big girls. At all our other shows this summer she'll compete in the 13 and Under age group. I rode Annie in a couple things as well and won a trail stake class. Sand had a good show winning his Reining class, a Ranch Cutting class and the Working Cow Horse. I also got all our haying done in a week. It was hair straight back, but it's done. I couldn't have done it without Mayson stuck in the house taking care of the baby, Tyreed on the other tractor baling, and Sand there to fix all my breakdowns! It's always a relief to be done. Sand has gone back to work and of coarse, straight out to camp! It's been a tough week, but we are thankful for the work. It means the kids and I are busy taking care of things, this week we contructed a shelter for the mares out in the pasture and replaced the wood floor on our grooming/saddling platform for the horses. It's a full time job just running the farm! We've taken the time to have fun as well, this week we went to the circus and then out to the lake to cool off with a swim. We have had record heat these past two weeks and mostly just stay in the air conditioning! We are all doing well, happy and healthy and truly have nothing to complain about!

Yes.....IT'S RED!!!!
(and doesn't she have the cutest back of the head? And I swear, it's the softest spot on the planet!)