This is for Abby

As many of you know, Justin's parents have a horse named Penny that they keep at a friends house (Dan's) in Centerville. Dan has two horses, one named Abby and the other named Chamber. Chamber is a young horse and is not broke quite yet, so he can't be rode. So every time Cindy and Gary went riding they took Abby along so they could ride in pairs. We love riding horses. Justin always rode Abby and I always rode Penny. We would always take them down to the Legacy Center in Farmington and ride them. Abby was like a mother to Penny and Chamber. On Sunday May 24th we lost Abby. It happened when all of the flooding in Grey's Canyon and the Green River started. She was getting a drink and the bank gave way with Dan on her back. Dan made it back to shore safely but unfortunately Abby did not. She drowned and as far as we know her body is still missing. On KSL there is a video of what happened. There were families that were in the area and they had to be lifted out by a helicopter. Those families made it out safely. In the article it says that everyone was very lucky but the only casualty was a young mans horse.This was Abby. The sheriff then tells the story of how it happened.

http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=148&sid=6593300

Abby was a genuine leader and her stall was right in the middle of Penny's and Chamber's. She was such a well mannered horse. Of course tho, she is a mare and gets stubborn so I always remember her fighting for the food. She always wanted to be the first and only one to eat so sometimes she would buck at Chamber and Penny. But most of all she was the best horse ever. She was very well trained, and such a pretty paint. I remember in the winter she would get snowed on and her fur would get so clean and white, she looked so pretty.

Even though Abby was just a friends horse, she is like a family member. I know we will miss her very much.

To My Mom!

I know this is late, but i'd feel too guilty if i just didn't do this for my mom. I owe so much to her. She is my best friend, truely because i can tell her my secrets and know they will be kept, i can tell her why i'm upset and get a hug and her awesome advice, i can do arts and crafts with her and get an honest opinion and so much more! We can be such goof balls together and have so much fun. I'm so glad that I live so close that i can call her and have sleep overs when Justin is out of town :)

My mom is such a great grandmother to my nephew Lincoln. She spoils him just as much as I do... It is hard being so far away from him but she has always supported my sister and her family. I can't wait unitl she can be the grandmother to my children also.

She's been so good to me and my husband. She loves and supports us so much, it's unbelieveable! My mom has always been there for me, she means everything to me! Thanks mom, I love you, always and forever!Also, this is to my sister, she is such a wonderful person. What a great example she is to me about motherhood! She takes such good care of her family, especially being so far away from home. I can't wait to go see her in July!

I thought this was cute:

WHY GOD MADE MOMS

Answers given by 2nd grade school children to the following questions:

Why did God make mothers?

1. She's the only one who knows where the scotch t ape is.

2. Mostly to clean the house.

3. To help us out of there when we were getting born.

How did God make mothers?

1. He used dirt, just like for the rest of us.

2. Magic plus super powers and a lot of stirring.

3. God made my Mom just the same like he made me. He just used bigger parts.

Why did God give you your mother, and not some other mom?

1. We're related.

2. God knew she likes me a lot more than other people's moms like me.

What did mom need to know about dad before she married him?

1. His last name.

2. She had to know his background. Like is he a crook? Does he get drunk on beer?

3. Does he make at least $800 a year? Did he say NO to drugs and YES to chores?

Who's the boss at your house?

1. Mom doesn't want to be boss, but she has to because dad's such a goof ball.

2. Mom. You can tell by room inspection. She sees the stuff under the bed.

3. I guess Mom is, but only because she has a lot more to do than dad.

What's the difference between moms & dads?

1. Moms work at work and work at home and dads just go to work at work.

2. Moms know how to talk to teachers without scaring them.

3. Dads are taller & stronger, but moms have all the real power 'cause that's who you got to ask if you want to sleep over at your friend's.

What does your mom do in her spare time?

1. Mothers don't do spare time.

2. To hear her tell it, she pays bills all day long.

What would it take to make your mom perfect?

1. On the inside she's already perfect. Outside, I think some kind of plastic surgery.

2. Diet. You know, her hair. I'd diet, maybe blue.

If you could change one thing about your mom, what would it be?

1. She has this weird thing about me keeping my room clean. I'd get rid of that.

2. I'd make my mom smarter. Then she would know it was my sister who did it and not me.

3. I would like for her to get rid of those invisible eyes on the back of her head.