This month has been a little quieter with Sophia at college. It is certainly a big change and we miss having her at home. She is, however, having a blast at college. She really is enjoying her classes and has met a bunch of new friends. We are so happy for her.
Steve and I went to her Pony Club lesson on Labor Day. After the lesson we took Sophia and two of her new friends out to lunch. It was great to spend time with Sophia and meet her friends. I look forward to her Pony Club lessons. It is so nice to see her and Wren and we often get to spend some time with her afterwards. Who can pass up a meal at a restaurant?
Sophia and her friends went to the football game and experienced your first tailgating event.
The highlight of the month was going to your first Horse Trail at the Virginia Horse Center to celebrate G's birthday. This is the first time you ever did an Eventing show. On Saturday Sophia was able to run through all portions, practice in the dressage ring, jump the stadium jumping part and school the cross country course. Both Sophia and Wren were so brave. He did so well. On Sunday Sophia competed and placed second out of 17 riders! Impressive!
We ended up having to buy a new car at the end of the month. Sophia had gone to visit a friend at college earlier this month and had trouble with her car. It was making noises and smoking a bit. Steve went to help her. We had the car towed and he got a rent a car. Two weeks later Sophia was driving up to the barn and the car just stopped. The barn owner tried jumping it and it didn't work. I picked up Sophia and the barn and Steve meet us at the dealership. We ended up buying a 2017 Honda CRV. Somehow Sophia convinced Steve that she should have this new car!
I went out for a wine tasting event with the barn moms.
To finish up the month Sophia went to Dressage at Devon with her friend G.
The pets are all doing well. We know that Otto really misses cuddling with Sophia because he is even more cuddling with us this month. 
