Ronja’s First Horse Show

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Happy rider

This past weekend, Ronja participated in her very first horse show. She started riding almost 2 years ago when she was 5 years old, and let me just say, she was less elegant then than she is now.

She has loved riding from the very first time, and she never complains about going to her riding lessons in the evening after school, even when she’s tired. Mads and I haven’t got that much horse experience between the two of us, and riding was something Ronja chose for herself and continues to enjoy, every single week. It was a good decision!

Yesterday, Ronja was happy, proud, and excited all mixed together, and we so enjoyed seeing her at the horse show.

Warming up

Ronja and Borte during the show

Ronja at the award ceremony

Frida had a hard time coping with the fact that you don’t get a rosette, if you’re not part of the competition. That’s how she ended up looking the way she does below. Ronja on the other hand, earned a shared 2nd place, and was  at least 2 feet taller for the rest of the day.

Ronja with her rosette and Frida

Walking on sunshine

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Today was an important day for me. This morning I went to my new workplace in order to sign the contract and spend the day in the company of my new colleagues. I don’t actually start until December 1st, but it was really nice to meet everyone and get a taste of what’s in store for me. This is why I have been so busy for a while – not being able to mention it here. I have been exploring job opportunities, but didn’t want to reveal anything until I had properly quit my old job and signed on with a new company. So I’m going to be working as an Account Manager at Advertising.com - back to working with online marketing, which I’m pretty excited about. I’m going to be part of a new launch in Denmark, and I won’t go into details yet, but I’m looking very much forward to everything!

So what kills me is this:

First tottering step (well, almost) 

Frida actually chose TODAY – of all days – to start walking. Can you believe it???? I go away for one lousy day and then she walks??? Mads took Ronja to gymnastics class this afternoon, and while he and Frida were waiting outside the gym, Frida chose to start walking. BOOOHOOOOO…… *sniff*

But hey! She’s walking – and very enthusiastically too! And I’m her biggest fan – though Mads may try to claim that title as well! :) As you can guess, the picture doesn’t show Frida’s first step - this was after I returned home. However, this is Ronja’s first step – 3 years ago almost to the date.

Hug from a fan

She walks!!!

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Ronja's first step 

Today our daughter took her first small steps in the world. It happened in the garden, and we were both there. She just got off the swing after Mads had been pushing her, and then – there she was, standing in the grass. I went over and said “Come here, Ronja”. And you guessed it – she walked towards me! WOW – that was great.

We actually had the camera there, and Mads got a few pictures – we’re almost never that lucky! As you can see in the picture, Ronja was wrapped up pretty good for the chilly autumn weather, but it’s her alright – and she’s walking. ;o)