Horsing Around

Yesterday, Levi, Nora and I went up to Edmond and made an unplanned trip to "the barn" where Sharie, Levi's mom, regularly volunteers. We'd heard a lot about the Equine Therapy Center, and it was great to finally see it.  

They're doing some awesome work with several different groups: kids with special needs, women with addictions, senior citizens, etc. I heard many uplifting stories, but one of the ones that stuck with me was about a 5-year-old autistic boy who didn't talk when he first started riding. Now, not only does he talk, but his whole body relaxes when he spends time on Silk (the horse I got to ride). It's been a life-changing experience for him. 

That's what these horses are doing for people - changing their lives. There are many ways you can help this organization, so I invite you to check out their how you can help page. They're planning to have an open house on Nov. 2nd if you're interested in learning more.

Here are some pictures from our time at ETC:

Nora loved checking out the mini horses and just stared and stared.

Feeling the horse hair on her legs

This is Sophie, Sharie's favorite horse

I got to ride a horse! This was my first time and something I get to cross off the bucket list!

We all had a great time at the barn and look forward to going back!

Fish Tacos

I'm always on the lookout for easy recipes that taste delicious, and I recently made one up on the fly that turned out great: fish tacos! I ran across this seasoning mix at Target the other day on the taco aisle:

It makes it so easy to make the perfect fish tacos! Simply sprinkle the seasoning mix over your fish fillets (I used frozen tilapia) and cook as desired (I baked according to the package directions). 

While the fish is cooking, whip up this sauce: http://unwindcooking.com/2012/10/30/chili-lime-aioli-sauce/

When the fish is finished, flake it apart into small pieces and load up your tacos however you like! We used corn tortillas, shredded Mexican-style cheese, lime juice, cilantro and the aioli sauce. We also made a box of Target's Market Pantry cilantro lime rice to go with the tacos. YUM!

4 months

Nora is 4 months old today! Her biggest developments in the last month have been gaining lots of weight and becoming more animated and full of smiles! She is such a happy, busy baby and loves to coo and kick. 

She can hardly sit still through a feeding, so I'm looking forward to the day we can lose the bottle and move to solids (which I know will be awhile from now!). She is a great sleeper and sleeps for 12 hours at night! I hardly know what to do with myself when she doesn't wake up until 9:30 am, but I'm sure not complaining!

Levi and I fall more in love with this little girl every day, and we feel so blessed that God has given us sweet Nora.