The Miles City Bucking Horse Sale

We went to the Miles City bucking horse sale. It is a big thing around here, so we thought we would go experience it. The day started out with a parade, then the sale and seven horse races. We also went to the street dance with four different bands on different corners. It was a fun day, but I am glad we only had to travel 30 miles.

All of us after the sale.

Two eager spectators.

The parade. Todd loved the tractors.

Buddies

The other day Todd pulled both of these horses out of his room. One for him, and one for Luke, they who-yipped and herded their cows. They are quite the team.

Todd isn't one who likes to go to bed at night and be left out. Many a night you will find him sitting by the night light looking through books. Tonight I guess he finally gave in and fell asleep in the doorway. So cute.

Week with Rueben

This week our good friend Rueben came to visit from Ennis. He helped Justin get some of our cows ready for branding. Justin rides Rueben's colts that he raises. One imparticular stubborn bucking horse is going to be sold in the bucking horse sale this weekend. We will have pictures and updates. Here is a picture of Justin and Rueben on some of his horses.

This was this morning before Rueben left for home. The boys love him and Luke has taken a special place in his heart.

Branding

This weekend had our first of like six brandings. It was a fun day and the boys, all three of them really enjoyed themselves. I had an alright time too. I didn't feel real great, but I made the most of it and wrestled a few calves.

Tractor Incident

The tractor incident we had last Thursday was an eye opening experience. It had been raining and there was slick, slimy mud. The only way to feed was on the tractor. I had the boys with me and Luke distracted me. When I looked up I was at the edge of the road. I tryed to turn it back on, but it sucked me off. I thought for sure it was going to roll, and really it should have. I know the Lord was watching out for us. I will pay better attention in the future. This picture doesn't quite do it justice, but that is were the tractor was sitting and the bale I was hauling.