Horse in the Backyard

Yes, I said horse in the back yard. We went to the movie Flicka. Awesome movie about a beautiful black stallion. Sierra and I were driving down past the park and across the street is a black horse running free. At the same time Sierra and I yelled, "Flicka!" I pulled off to the side of the street the same time as her parents were driving the opposite way and together we went on the adventure of saving the horse. After a lot of running, and totally out of breath, we were able to wrangle our "Flicka". We called animal control, of course they did not have a trailer and it would take several hours for them to find a place for "Flicka". So with 2 sheriff cars following us with lights a flashing, we walked the horse to our backyard. Never have I ever thought that I would have a horse in my back yard. We had the horse in our back yard for 5 hours. So, whats the best thing to do when you have a horse in the back yard? Ride the boy! So...we did. The horse was the nicest, calmest horse you can even imagine. We were hoping that no one would claim him so we could have him. So we all took our turns of riding him, we have a very small back yard so it was not much of a ride, still we were proud and having a great time. Someone did come and claim him later the next day. We were said however ,what another great adventure we had.

OUCH... Shots Hurt!

So yesterday I got my flu shot. You sit and impress upon your mind and body concerning the pain and the anticipation is as bad as the shot...or worse. Well a few of my co-workers were gathering around the door giving us poor fools support. A couple refusing to succomb to the shots. I filled out my paper... waited in line... filled with that "I hate shots" anticipation. Finally, the nurse calls me over and I sit down. Acting casual and pretending that I am not afraid or tense, I raised my sleeve and told the nurse to, "bring it on". Looking away, trying to relax the best I could, I felt the needle.. hum.. not too bad. Oh wait, the syrum is not in yet...owey!!! Well I did handle the shot with grace and dignity. Today is another story. My arm hurts like someone has hit it with a bat. I want to whine all day and get lots of sympathy, however that would take away from my pretense of "I can handle shots...no problem". Oh well its all for a healthy lifestyle. What we do to make sure we don't get sick. So basically, I have just shared with you the wimp I am. Someone has to be the class wimp.

I'm Addicted

Ok, so I have been working on my blog for 3 hours. This is so addicting. I want to learn new things to put on my blog. I want to continue typing all my adventures on my trip, I want to send emails to those I want to share my blog with. All of this and Dale is snoozing right a way... I just can't let the sleep monster get me... keep typing Debbie... don't...want...to..s..t..o..p.... *snore*

Just kidding this is my sister and my neice Erin. Thought it was an adorable picture. Gotcha thinking a bit..hu?

Hold on Everyone...

So we floated for a while, it was beautiful. Then the pilot started to have all the men pull strings to try to avoid hitting a tree. The tree was coming fast, I looked at Sierra and inside I started to panic. Of course, being the adult and not wanting to alarm Sierra, I prayed lots, trying to keep my calm. I thought I was going to throw up my breakfast because I thought we were going to tip right on out of the basket. We were told to lean backward so that we don't fall out. At that time, in split seconds... my mind was going a million miles an hour. I just thought that I would become superman and be able to fly... catch branches as we flew done and the big guy in the sky would happen to move a nice soft comfy mattress to soften the blow. Thank heavens when we hit the tree, we all did as we were told and although the basket did tip, quite a bit at that, however due to everyone's fear we all held on, the basket broke the top of the tree and we were able to land safe and sound. Wow! What another adventure! I am so ready to go for a longer ride next spring. At least I will have Dale there beside me to hold on to.

Loaded up and ready to fly away

We jumped in, not knowing that when the balloon guides tell you to get in, there is no order for you to get in. Its like you have to get the best seat and fast. Some were fighting like crazy, so needless to say Sierra and I just took it easy and realized that Dale was going to be clear across the basket and so it was Sierra and I that clung to each other.

Floating Away...

One of the most amazing and scariest thing I have ever done was take a ride in a hot air balloon. I was pretty nervous about it all, however, I have learned life is too short to let the fear control what you do. So Dale, Sierra, and I all went to Park City for an adventure of a life time. We had to get up at 4 am and be at the balloon site by 6am. We were all tired, however filled with such butterflies.

WOW! I'm actually a blogger

I think I have finally found time to actually sit and do this blogger thing. I have been so impressed with my friends that have their blogs up and running and I have enjoyed so much reading of their adventures. I am excited to share my adventures, dreams, and hopes. Wow! This life is great and every adventure just only brings on more challenges and happiness after the trials.