Giddy-Up

 Andrew has the best Machie & Papa.  They got Andrew started on horse back riding lessons a few months ago, which he LOVES & has helped him a good deal with his balance.  He's a natural.  I got a chance to go see him ride for the first time on his birthday just before his party.  I came prepared with my zoom lens : )

Andrew has a blast going to horse back riding lessons

He recently started learning how to trot, which he thinks is hilarious.

He's good at giving Diaz commands with his words & with his legs / reigns.

He likes his new instructor.

He LOVES Diaz!

He fell off Diaz for the first time, but got right back up in the saddle.

Headed back to put Diaz 'to bed'

Helping with the buckles.

I love how Andrew looks like a grown man next to Diaz; she's so little.  Just his size.

Our little cowboy.  (That's the face a cowboy makes when he has dirt in his mouth & up his nose).  He didn't complain once.  He's a tough guy : )