We promised you some pictures.  Actually, Haley is working on a video to send you of how she and Blue are getting along.  He is so awesome,  He has become the leader of our pack here.  He edged Comanche out, which was no easy feet, but Comanche needed to learn some manners anyway, so he did us all a favor.  Haley works with Blue for about two to three hours a night.  They are best buddies.  He loves all of us because we scratch his behind.  We are in the process of building an indoor arena and the man came to lay it out and blue came up to him and turned his butt to him.  The guy jumped back about ten feet and I couldn't figure out what he jumped from.  He was very panicked, and when I asked, he said "Did you see that mule come up and square off to kick me?"  We started laughing because we have become used to it, but he scared this guy to death.  Most people around these parts don't trust mules.  The vet says they are poorly bred around here and the result is not great mules.  He feels they take an old mare that is no longer of much use and breed her to a jack, just because they can, and the result is a poor animal.  We brought all five of the mules to the vet here and he could not believe how well they behaved.  He said they are not your normal mules:)  The dynamics around here have changed drastically since we got rid of Dilly.  Blue and Lexie, Loren's mule, are best buddies.  Lexie is at the bottom of the pack and hangs onto blue diamond because he protects her.  She has been awesome, as long as we keep Blue by her.  Johnny has decreased in age with these two new ones, he has become a new mule with activity and we are thrilled with that.  Annie has been put in her place with Haley enjoying Blue so much, but she needed that anyway:)  We live in a subdivision at the outskirts of the city and we ride them around about five nights a week, they love it.  All five meet us at the gate and want to go.  We never need to hunt one down or get oats, they just come running.  If we go outside and clap and call Blue, he races to the gate to come out. Not pushy, but wants to be involved in every move here. 

Haley bought a tarp and flag and has been working with Blue with them, and he does great:)  She really took to heart your advice on not laying him down often and has probably done it maybe 3 times total. 

I have zero doubt that Blue is anything but perfect for her.  She was ready for the challenge and he gets away with nothing.  It was a pair that was meant to be.  Thank you so much for all of  your concern.

We truly enjoyed meeting you and Jeff and getting to know you better.  We will keep in touch.  If you are ever this way and need a place to stay, please feel free to look us up.  Thank you again.