This last weekend was the Enterprise Rodeo. Landon and Preston were excited to go. They love the rodeos, not to watch the rodeo, but to play with their friends under the bleachers and in the dirt. This year they had a mechanical bull that the kids could ride for free. Landon was in heaven! He loves to watch bull riding, and has always wanted to ride one, so this was perfect. I don't think he watch much of the rodeo, and after the first night wouldn't even chase a chicken! All he did was ride the bull! Preston never did get on the bull, he just liked wanted to go to the concession stand and buy gum. Here is a picture of Landon on the bull. He took it pretty serious as you can see from the photo!
Addie didn't like the rodeo as much as the boys. In fact, she cried a lot of the time :) She wasn't quite sure why we were hanging out in a dusty, noisy place until midnight (or later!) Here she is finally sound asleep. On sunday morning after all the rodeo's she sleep in until about noon! She was a worn out little girl.
After the rodeo on Friday night we stayed in Enterprise. Gavin had to move a few cows at the Dutchman Ranch on Saturday morning so we stayed with him in the trailer. According to the boys camping in the horse trailer is as good as christmas morning! While Gavin was gone riding, we shot the BB gun, caught grasshoppers, and skipped rock across Enterprise Reservoir. At 12:30 I had packed a lunchable so I had the boys sit in the back of the truck to eat. Landon said to me "isn't this fun mom?!" Then Preston piped in "ya, this is the Best!" I then told them "This is way better than sitting home watching TV." and they both agreed. It was a good day to spend outdoors.
After Gavin got done riding, we took a nap in the trailer, went and ate dinner at Tuck's and then went to the rodeo. It was a fun weekend, I am so glad we have the Enterprise rodeo as a tradition, even if it does last into the wee hours of the night!
On Sunday we went to my dad and mom's ward, because my mom spoke in church. Her talk was about our pioneer ancestor's, she did a good job. Landon and Preston went to primary and decided they want to go to Grandma and Grandpa's ward every week because (and I quote) "their church is shorter than ours." I don't know how they figure because 3 hours is 3 hours! They must of had fun being the visitors :) After church I had mom snap this picture because I always want to take a picture after church but no one is there to take it. I guess I wanted the picture because it is the only time during the week that everyone looks nice and are clean at the same time!
Addie didn't like the rodeo as much as the boys. In fact, she cried a lot of the time :) She wasn't quite sure why we were hanging out in a dusty, noisy place until midnight (or later!) Here she is finally sound asleep. On sunday morning after all the rodeo's she sleep in until about noon! She was a worn out little girl. 
After the rodeo on Friday night we stayed in Enterprise. Gavin had to move a few cows at the Dutchman Ranch on Saturday morning so we stayed with him in the trailer. According to the boys camping in the horse trailer is as good as christmas morning! While Gavin was gone riding, we shot the BB gun, caught grasshoppers, and skipped rock across Enterprise Reservoir. At 12:30 I had packed a lunchable so I had the boys sit in the back of the truck to eat. Landon said to me "isn't this fun mom?!" Then Preston piped in "ya, this is the Best!" I then told them "This is way better than sitting home watching TV." and they both agreed. It was a good day to spend outdoors. 
After Gavin got done riding, we took a nap in the trailer, went and ate dinner at Tuck's and then went to the rodeo. It was a fun weekend, I am so glad we have the Enterprise rodeo as a tradition, even if it does last into the wee hours of the night!
Last Friday Preston and his dad decided it was time to take off the training wheels! This is a big day in a young boys life and one he probably won't forget. Gavin took him to the lane behind our house and began teaching him. He caught on really pretty quick. Landon came running in the house after they had only been out for 5 minutes yelling "Preston can ride! Preston can ride!" It wasn't quite that fast but the whole learning process was really pretty painless. His only real wreck was running into a camp trailer parked on the road, I wish I had it on film. It was classic! After about 30 minutes of riding he told his dad his "legs were pretty tired." So they came in and took a rest. Sunday he figured out how to start peddling on his own so now we are home free! Each day this week he has become a little better. I love the look on his face after he rides around in his little circle on the driveway. He is pretty proud, and I am proud of him too!
When I look at my life, I can't help but be so grateful for all my many blessings. I have a beautiful family, immediate and extended. Boys that are rough around the edges but bring me great happiness. A daughter who is the light of my life, and a husband who loves me for who I am. I am so grateful for a Heavenly Father who loves me and what's me to be happy. The world is so full of hate and filth, but in my surroundings there is peace and love. I live in a beautiful country where I enjoy freedom. I have great friends who I can always count on. Food to eat and a roof over my head with air conditioning! Being home with my kids each day, trying to teach them life's lessons. Yep, as you can see I am pretty blessed. I love my life.
