4.16.2013

Ella's Horse Show

It's horse show season again and Ella was so excited to get "back in the saddle".We had to have Ella at the Scott's house at 6:30 in the morning to get to the show on time.  
 Ethan had two tournament basketball games that same morning so he and Kent weren't able to make it to the horse show until that afternoon.  Ethan and Kent wrote Ella a letter for her to read for good luck,




It is so fulfilling to see Ella work hard and excel in something she loves.  Horse lessons has taught her so many good principles.  Kent and I are so happy she has the opportunity to have this experience.





Kent said Ethan played his two best games yet, with his team winning both games.  They hurried up tot he horse arena to support Ella in the rest of her competitions.  Ella told me before the show that she "really wants to make her brother proud of her."  She did make him proud.








 Two of Ella's best friends were also in the show.  Her friends each have their own horse.  Ella's horse instructor was so generous to let Ella borrow her horse to ride with her friends.  I really wish we were in a position to get Ella her own horse.

2 comments:

Britni said...

Her love for horses is absolutely adorable! That card was too precious from Ethan and Kent...so supportive! I'm sure she felt super special :)

Laura Copeland said...

I love how her dad and Kent both wrote a sweet note of encouragement to Ella. And I loved how Ethan crossed out "hope" that she would do well and changed it to "know" she would do well. So cute! Also, how Ethan said to do it for him and Bubs. They never forget their little brother! Ella has made us all so proud with her great horse riding skills because of all her hard work. And Ethan just continues to amaze us with his skills in all the sports he plays! Way to go Ethan and Ella (and Bubba Boy for supporting them so much!)