They're Here!

Finally...they have arrived! Actually, they have been here since Sunday, but I have been busy with numerous things and haven't had a chance to post. For those of you who have no idea what I'm talking about...we finally got our horses! Actually, they are my daughter's horses, as she is the one who bought them. Her year in 4H was a success, so she bought horses with the money from her steer. She is very excited about having them, and frankly, so am I!
They are 5 and 6 years old and have both been gelded. They were ridden year round when their original owners had them, but that hasn't been the case for the last two years. The couple that bought them took great care of them, but didn't have the time necessary to keep working with them. I am home almost all the time now, so can work with them on a daily basis. I think by the end of the summer, we should be able to ride them without any trouble. Plus, now that summer vacation is almost here, my daughter can also spend more time with them.
Now, onto other things...the garden beds are full, and my vegetables are starting to show signs of promise. I am so very happy I incorporated Mel Bartholomew's Square Foot Gardening into my garden this year. It has made weeding so much easier, as well as watering. I recommend this method to anyone...even if you garden on a bigger scale. It doesn't take much to get the beds in place, and they are then ready for planting. I framed mine with two by fours, but they can also just be dug into the garden with paths in between. We seeded grass around ours, so they will have grass paths (once it grows) between.
I am also still trying to sell the fabric from my Mom's store...I still have over 100 bolts left of quality quilting cottons. Among the fabric is also a tote full of notions, a couple of rolls of batting and a thread display over half full of cotton thread. I am a quilter, but there is too much even for me to use. I will be making up fabric bundles if it doesn't start moving soon. Either that or my daughter and I start making quilts, pot holders, quillows, etc for the Christmas season. If anyone is interested, please contact me.
I had best get off the computer and outside...I have grass to cut again. It is a longer process with my push mower, but on the flipside...good exercise. Have a great day everyone!