Ride for heroes

 My dad and I rode in the Ride for Heroes in Aledo on April 19, 2014.  It was a lot of fun!
After the 8 mile bike ride, my Dad took my  picture on my bike by the Willow Park and the Aledo big, red fire trucks!

My Uncle Peter Hons is a fireman in San Antonio.  I am thankful for firemen, policemen, and EMT's that protect and serve us.

Camping Trip

We went to Lake Ray Roberts on March 28, 2014 and went camping with our family. Dad and I put up our tents. Angel and I slept in our own tent and that was fun. Both nights we had a campfire and had yummy smores.  It was a great place to bike, hike, and fish.  On Saturday night, they had a star gazing party with huge telescopes.  We saw Jupiter and its moons.  The weather was perfect for camping and we had a wonderful weekend!!

Angel is smiling 

Me and Angel in the tunnel

A Bull in the Pool

Stars and Strides owner Teresa Miller and family were surprised to find a bull in their pool when they returned from a horse show one weekend.  He jumped a couple of fences to get on their property.  He was able to get out on his own and was fine.  

Trying to get out.

~ Zhanna

Perot Museum

 Last month, we took a field trip  to visit the Perot Museum of Nature and Science in Dallas. These pictures are from the Animal Exhibit. We learned a lot about about the bodies of animals and how they preserved them.

It's a Reindeer Fetus

~ Zhanna    
http://www.perotmuseum.org

Top Hands Horse Show 2014

We went to the Top Hands Horse Show in Houston in February. I rode Jet and I competed in English and Western.  The people treated us very nice and served us breakfast, lunch, and dinner along with snacks.  I had an awesome time.  I placed first in western trail and received a beautiful belt buckle.  To my surprise, I was chosen Queen of the Horse Show on Saturday morning.  I am looking forward to the Top Hands Competition next year. 

Jet

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My belt buckle
 ~Cowgirl Zhanna

A Smelling Experience

On December 29, 2013 at 3:00 a.m. we were sleeping. I heard a big commotion because mom and dad were up because they were woken up by a bad smell. I got up because I heard them talking about a smell. There was a burning rubber smell all through the house. It was bad!  I said it was a skunk. Then we called our Uncle Peter and he didn't know what the smell was?  The smell was so bad we had to sleep in the van.  Finally about 8:00 when the smell was still very strong in the house, Peter suggested we call the fire department and see what they thought it might be.  

Firetruck 36

So, the firetruck engine 36 showed up at our house. It was awesome. They walked in the house and immediately  said it was a skunk.   After looking on the back patio, they saw where the skunk had sprayed right by our back door.  Not sure what Angel was doing at the time, but she got sprayed a little. So we had to give her a bath.  After the bath she gave me this look.  It took a long time to get rid of all the smell in our house....  

After Angel got a bath 

Tandy Leather Factory in Fort Worth

On January 28, 2014 we went to the Tandy Leather Factory with our 4H group.  We were able to see lots of skins of different animals. People buy the skins to make purses, upholster furniture, make belts, and other items.

All the skins hanging on the wall.

Rawhide

Alligator

Sting ray

Snake skin

A look at the store

I made a key chain and a bookmark out of leather.  I loved it.  We even bought a kit to take home.If you have never been to the Tandy Leather Factory, you should go to check it out!http://www.tandyleatherfactory.com

~Zhanna