Saturday, December 31, 2011

Horse Crazy Birthday!

Ever since Leah started Riding Therapy, she has been completely in love with horses.  Even her therapist says she has an uncanny interest and love of horses, more than most children she sees.  So it was only natural that this would become the theme for her Christmas and her sixth birthday which she celebrates today!

Leah, taken by Jacob
She woke up to a big bouquet of balloons on the kitchen table.  She hasn't let go of a balloon since!

Birthday Balloons

Sharing with a sister
Several months ago when we were discussing Christmas, Patty mentioned that her daughter {also a bit horse crazy!} had these cute horse lights.  I knew Leah would love them, they are so cute hanging above her bed and she will be thrilled tonight when she goes to sleep.

Horse Lights
My parents went with the horse theme for Christmas for the girls and Levi.  My dad made this stable to hold all the little horses.

Barn
There are doors to get in both sides, and windows large enough to see what the horses are up to.

Front of Barn
The top has some plexiglass so that girls can see inside the stable as well.  Didn't he do an awesome job?   I have even seen the big boys playing with the barn, horses, and truck and trailer ;)


 And, what horse crazy girl would be complete without her very own pair of red cowboy boots!!

Red Cowboy Boots


We have seen tremendous growth in Leah this past year, her speech has improved so much, we are so proud of her hard work.   We are so thankful for her, she always keeps life interesting that's for sure.

Happy 6th Birthday Leah!

9 comments:

Jill said...

Happy Birthday, Leah. Love the boots!

Patty said...

Happy birthday to Leah!!! I totally love her boots and I think the horse lights are going to make her dream many happy horse dreams each night.

Patty said...

P.S. Yes! Your dad did an AMAZING job on the horse stable!!!!

Jane George said...

jen i adore those pictures. happy new year to you and your beautiful family. cant wait to continue to follow your story this year! jane xxxx and happy birthday to the beautiful leah xxxx

Heidi said...

Happy 6th Birthday Leah! It looks like she had a wonderful day celebrating! Amelia does not turn 6 until this summer but I could see her choosing a horse theme for her birthday as well. I can already tell that horses/ponies are her favorite animal.

gardenia said...

that stable is beautiful. your dad is so talented! Happy birthday to Leah! happy new year to you and your family, Jen.

Tifflynene said...

Happy, Happy Birthday to your sweet horse gal:) Boy, those red boots are crazy cute! Love the lights over her bead too. What a blessing to celebrate her growth and accomplishments on her birthday!

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Happy Birthday to you...

Noreen said...

Happy Birthday Leah! Your parents are fantastic for making that cool barn for her. She must spend hours playing with it! Her red riding boots are very cool too! Happy New Year!

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