Dreams DO Come True {Just Ask Cowboy Tobin}

If he's told us once, he's told us a hundred times: Tobin wants to ride horses. He also wants to own them, but one thing at a time. ;-)

Thanks to the kindness and generosity of one of Jeff's customers, Tobin got a head-start on his career as a cowboy two evenings ago when we were invited out to a gorgeous* horse farm here in the area so that Tobin could do some riding.

* Gorgeous applies equally to the horses and to the farm. I have never seen such a clean, well-kept, beautifully-organized farm. I was IN AWE. :)

This is a happy boy. An eager boy. A slightly awestruck boy. A my-dreams-are-coming-true boy. :)

Our host was so careful and patient and warm and welcoming and all the other things that set a new rider's heart at ease. :)

This dog made us laugh because of the way she jumped in water--including a horse trough--any chance she got. Apparently she's part fish. :)

While Tobin was riding, the rest of us were walking around admiring the farm...

...and the farm dogs...

...and the spectacular view.

And the other kids were wishing for a turn on that beauty of a horse, so when Tobin got off and our host asked if anyone else wanted to ride, there were some eager takers! :)

Josiah looked so big, and Moriah looked so small; but despite her tiny stature, her boldness was huge, and she was so excited to get to do what the boys were doing. :)