early release today. Jessica went to lunch with friends and then to tye dye..something?? Kole headed to the park with friends and had a blast. Sydney, her friend Jenny and Rylee and I went to ride...heres how that went. I will do what is know in kindergarten as a picture walk to show you..
First, Insert Sydneys back between these..

Next, insert Sydney where cowboy is.

Next, insert Jenny (who is all of 20lbs. soaking wet) where cowboy is...and picture Rylee running as far and as fast as she can in the background.


It was a crazy day..The horses are never like this so we have been coming up with excuses for them all day. Mine is there was a coyote in the bushes as Sydney ran by on her horse. The second reason is the huge storm that was blowing in when it all happened. Ok, so maybe the horse didnt look exactly like the one above when it was bucking...to be honest, all I could see was my girl sliding off the side and trying to slow the horse as she did. She stopped the horse. Handled the whole thing like a pro and while I shouting (in a soft non panicked voice) to see if she was ok, SHE IGNORES ME. Thats right....she's to busy talking to the horse and calming him down. yep. calming him down. So, I walk out there.."I'm FINE"..is what I get. So I told her to get back on and she does which is when the other horse (who is getting un-tacked) starts rearing. I look over to see Rylee take off running and Jenny grabbing the reins and holding the horse as he rears. I shout (again in my soft, non-panicked voice) for her to let go. And she looks at me like I'm crazy!! I shout again and the same look comes over her as she yells NO, he'll run off! By the time I get there the horse is calmed down. I have not. Heres this little tiny girl ready to battle this huge animal, when I told her its ok if the horse runs off - it not ok if she gets hurt her response was " All I could think of was,he'll run.. this is Sydneys horse and I'm not letting it run away!" We should all have friends like that!:)
Both the girls cant wait to come back...I think I'll make Jim take em next time.

Ok, I know...it's been a while. I have taken a little break, or maybe a Loooonnnggg one but, I think I would like to try to start up the blogging thing again. No promises but my goal is two posts a week..I can do that, right? I guess we'll see..

Look what a bunch of cuties! Sunday was a big day for us! Kole turned 12 the end of December and became a Decon. The family came to be a part of this on Sunday. It was a great day. I am so thankful for all who came to support him. Its always fun to get together with cousins.