Friday, June 20, 2008

SAVE THE DATE!

Eli's third birthday is fast approaching...and it's ON a Saturday this year!
You know what that means?!
Plans for the Third Annual Berkheimer Bash are underway!

SAVE THE DATE: AUGUST 23rd
at around 4:00 pm

Potluck party for adults....and some Cowboy Fun for the kids.
Our neighbors have horses and will be giving horse drawn wagon rides to the kids!
Lots of games and fun.
Great food!

Hope you see you there! Invitations will be mailed in August.

Tuesday, June 10, 2008

Horse Therapy!

We are very lucky to have a horse therapy program here in Yakima. The Tumbleweed Ranch and Pegasus Project provide "Hippotherapy" for children with special needs. And riding therapy for older kids.

Cowboy Eli did GREAT! His body was so relaxed on Tumbleweed, the POA seen in the picture. Karla, his PT is in white. The other two work at the Ranch or are volunteers. He rode side saddle, laying on his back, laying on his tummy, and sitting up!

The greatest part of all, is when we got him home....he was in such a good mood! He just laughed and laughed and laughed for about an hour. Lonnie and I were beside ourselves.....with JOY! He was such a hoot. We are very thankful for this experience, and cannot wait to see him next time. The session lasts 8 weeks....so, you'll see a lot on the blog in weeks to come.

Riding Side Saddle

More video..... :-)~

Eli slept so well last night! AND he slept in this morning!

Woo Hoo!!!!

Horse Riding pictures


MEETING TUMBLEWEED....a very calm and gentle creature.