Being a mum...

I was in mom-mode this night. We made Taco Faces,
and then I took pix of the cutest girl I know sleeping with the skunk-dog. But that's a whole 'nother post.

Camping, sort of.

The fam. was up camping and we went up one night for dutch oven dinner and roasted marshmallows. I mean, what's camping without them, hey? Macady got to ride a dirtbike for the first time, and loved it. Such a tomboy! Oh, and I dyed my hair, it went wacky and then really dark, so here's proof that once in my life, I was a brunette, and it's since washed out :)

4th of July

At around 6:30 in the morning of the 4th, Firetrucks traverse the City of Ucon with sirens blaring and foghorns shouting a big Wake Up! At the park next to our house, they host a Fireman's Breakfast before the IF parade starts. Some years we get up to eat, other years we stay in bed. This year, we skipped breakfast and hit the parade late. (Since I thought it started an hour later than what it was). Yay me!

Scott took Macady up to where the rest of the fam. was camping. They went on a bike ride, and I sat in my gorgeous swing out back, read a book, watched my chickens, and listened to the wind blow through the trees. When they came back, we watched the firework with our cousins (Killpacks) and hung out until it was time to go home. Nothing major....Just more grateful than anything that we have our freedom. I am a military brat, born and raised, so this is an especially meaningful holiday for me. If you know me, you know how quickly I get choked up at even so much as a picture of anyone who serves our country. I feel, really and truly feel, incredibly grateful for the sacrifices made for me, for my family, for everyone.
One of my favorite quotes is this: "If you don't want to stand behind our Military, please, by all means....Stand in front of them." I am including a link that I think everyone should watch. http://www.gratitudecampaign.org
God Bless America!!!!!

Jr. Rodeo 2009

Here's a video from the 2009 Jr. Rodeo season. Macady had fun running barrels & poles, and bummin' around with her rodeo buddy, Ethan. We have a friend who is fantastic with a camera, and she took some awesome shots of the last rodeo, one which I posted here, the other is in the video. We are really lucky to get some great pics this year! We also think Shiner really is one of the coolest horses we've ever had the privilege of owning, and he has taught Macady a lot this year. His previous owners were able to come down to the last rodeo to watch and cheer Macady on. We had a great visit with them. It was nice to know they could come and (hopefully) get some peace of mind that their beloved horse is adored and is starting a new chapter in our lives. Anyway, enjoy :)