Cricket and moving on

Spring has sprung! I am so enjoying this spring more than most others. I normally don't like hot weather but somehow i think this will be different. I haven't had a horse in almost 3 years now but this past saturday, March 17, 2012 Cricket was delivered to me. Cricket is an appaloosa gelding and is 12 years old. He was bred, raised, trained and shown by a dear friend whom gave him to me. She tells me he is my horse but her baby. I can certainly understand that!
Tonight, March 19, Cricket seems to have finally settled in and is learning his routine. This in itself makes me happy.
The dogs are running the fence barking less at him for now. I will have to work with them some to feel comfortable leaving Cricket out of his stall while i am gone from my house. Silly dogs but they think they are protecting their mom and their home.
While sometimes i do have sad moments still, it is better now and i am finally happy again after my dear husband's death last summer. Yesterday was the 9 month anniversary of Everett's death. I just realized it tonight.
I am learning to live a new life and am doing quite well.

NOW to find a horse trailer and get out and riding with others.
NOTE: this picture is from the barn he came from, not here at home now but just watch for more posts to come soon.