That was the song we were singing on Monday & Tuesday.
I wish you could have been here to enjoy the beautiful day we
were Blessed with.
Sunny with a cool little breeze. Just perfect.
Everyone was happy, smiling, and ready to get to work
makin' cowboys.
Uncle Rick and Caleb are getting the horses ready for the first class.
They look pretty perky- considering ......they had been at the barn since 6 am.
Caleb, Alec, & Aunt Susan waiting for the *Beginner Class to end.
Uncle Rick telling me to put the camera away and saddle some horses!
Yeah, right!
Our newest little farm hand- Nicole- learning from the "master".
Hannah trying to decide which horse to ride.
Our resident "HORSE CHICKS"!
Rachel is old enough to participate, this year. Her cousin, JuJu, is telling
her what to expect.
Rachel telling JuJu that she "already knows how to be a cowgirl".
I'm sure that does not surprise anyone.
JuJu showing Mary & Rachel the Love-Bugs.
Mary Elizabeth trying to decide if she would "Ride or Watch".
K.K. getting ready for the first ride of the season.
Taking Notes.
The Roosters like to scratch around in the horse trailers.
I really love my roosters. They're just cool to me.
Bob gettin' some lovin'. The dogs hang out at
the barn ALL DAY. Kids everywhere and they all want to "pet the dog".
Rachels Turn! Pure Joy!
You can't buy that kind of happiness.
Happy Happy Girl.
Her Uncle Ricky is living for the day he can "send her a round a barrel".
I do not think the Rodeo World is ready for that!
Caleb
Mary Elizabeth and Julia watching the bigger kids ride.
Nicole and her horse- Dixie.
Miss Hannah's first ride AFTER the *arm breaking* ride.
She did pretty good until she had to run a little. She was a little scared.
Can't say that I blame her.
Coach Caleb
Hannah taking Ben to the pen for his lesson.
Yeah, that's right...he's ALL business.
Not!
T & Rick. Captain Danger was flying to China.
He'll be back in 2 weeks. The kids missed him.
Nicole & Dixie
M. & Maggie
C. & Swang
C.
She is the youngest one in this group by about 3 years.
The horse she picked was the mare that everyone else is REALLY
afraid to ride, because she is moody.
C. was out to prove that she could ride with the big girls, so she picked SWANG.
Mission Accomplished!
AB & Buddy
Caleb giving Ben a Cowboy Lesson.
Ben & Chappo
My two boys.
Ben trying to catch up to C.
Happy to be Back? I think so!
Peace.
that looks so fun! i am jealous. i would love for my kids to grow up around all of those animals.
ReplyDeleteoh how fun, My treasures would think we were in heaven.:) They ove farms and outdoors and animals so much.
ReplyDeleteYou guys can come and visit anytime. :)
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Whew...I'm tried already, sweet cakes, and I've only been reading! I've been reading alot of other entries, too. Where do you find the time? Only you can manage to make work seem like play and when the sun goes down everybody's had a blissful day. What a jewel you are. Your g-grandma would be so proud! Love ya, Auntie D.
ReplyDeleteAnd all the kids look great!
What great pictures!
ReplyDeleteINVITE ME!! INVITE ME!!!
ReplyDeleteSee, I knew we were kindred spirits. I LOVE roosters (and all chickens, really). We had them growing up. They make me laugh!! Don't you think they are hilarious???
Oh, the pictures are fabulous, girlfriend. Can't get over the pink cowgirl hat!! Just too much cuteness all in one place. I had Grant kiss Mary on my monitor, so now they are officially engaged. :)
xoxo
Oh Oh me me!!! I would love to be there! I had my first lesson last Sat., didn't get on the horse, but groomed him. I was in love and wanted to stay all day!
ReplyDeleteawesome photos...you always do such a great job of making me jealous! your life is way fun! i love the photo of rachel telling juju she knows how to be a cowgirl. SASSY! now where did she get that from?
ReplyDeleteYES! YES! My girls are HAPPY to be back in a saddle! Thank you soooo much for giving them this opportunity!!!! You are simply the BEST! Love you bunches!
ReplyDeleteWe can't WAIT until we are old enough to join up! I was so tickled to see Ben riding this time! And Mary looked like she is having a blast just hanging out!Great for miss Hannah - I knew a little broken arm wouldn't keep her down long! Rachel is a natural and CALEB IS TEACHING! Wow! Wasn't it just last week we were takin him to Madden to learn to ride himself...ha ha! Love and miss you guys!
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