Seth pretending to be Erkel

Seth has his own blog which he updated quite a bit today.  I think it’s a great idea.  It teaches great journaling skills.  Life is never dull with this kid.  I wish I had more patience and understanding.  He’s such a smart kid.  I’m glad there are people in his life that were probably just like him when they were young.  Of one of his adult friends he said, “Wow, Matt, I bet you were as smart as me when you were my age!”  At least he has a healthy self-esteem!  Check out his blog at www.smhelms.wordpress.com make sure to leave some comments!

Lights of London “Lola” was born three weeks premature on May 11, 2008 to my mare, Emma.  She was a beautiful little Cleavland Bay/Thoroughbred cross.  She fought for 8 long days in the ICU in Corvallis.  My friend Krista, her owner, made the very difficult decision to euthanize her to ease her painful struggle.  This is a very sad time for her.  I know all who read this will remember her in your prayers.   This picture was taken just hours before she died.  Emma stuck with her the whole time and wouldn’t leave her half-stall the entire 8 days.  This was Emma’s first baby.