Deep thoughts...

"The key to a long lasting relationship is finding someone who compliments you."

Notice I didn't say completes you.  Completes, to me, implies you can't live without the other person.  Compliments implies that you good enough on your own, BUT you are even better with that person in your life.

This is the crap that goes through my head at the gym.  I have to do something for that hour plus.  Listening to music just isn't enough when you are going full speed ahead and getting no where.  SOOOO... I think.

Erik and I have been together almost 15 years.  That's a long time to be with someone.  I started to think about how and why we've made it this far.  This is what I came up with:

The thing I love most about my husband is that he's always allowed me to be me.  I am a handful, and I know it.  I am stubborn, hard-headed, strong willed, independent, blah, blah, blah...  Erik's never tried to change any of that.  He's always accepted me as I am with all my flaws.  He's supported me, my hopes, my dreams, and my passions.  In return, I try to do the same for him.

Why am I posting this???  Well, this afternoon I spent some time pampering my ponies.  Everyone got a haircut (including bridal paths).  Then, I bathed them and cleaned sheaths.  As they stood tied to the trees drying, I admired them and smiled.  My mind went back to the deep thoughts from earlier at the gym.  My boys are so happy together.  Each one has a personality which compliments the others.  You have no idea how happy this makes me.  Life is good.  =)

Rocky (not too bad for 19)

Linc sporting his first bridal path ever (not that you can see it )

Took me a while to decide on a long or short mane for Ranger.
I went with short for the same reason I finally decided to cut bridal paths...  it's just easier to keep up with. 

The 3 musketeers

Linc heard me getting buckets and struck a pose.
Tonight, the boys enjoyed oily bran mashes.