Cowboys and Pirates

And speaking of men who work hard, here's another man that is also one of the hardest working men I've ever known. Ted has had the privilege of riding in a couple of rodeo's this summer with one of our friends from church who has horses and invited Ted to join in the fun. And talk about stress relief for someone who works so hard... Can you tell he is totally in his glory here? Yes, if Ted and Emelia have it their way land and horses are not too far off in our future... He says its thrilling to be in the ring even though it is for only a few minutes at a time. I think its almost as much fun the see the joy on his face as it is when we see it on our children's faces.

Oh, and here were some of our on-lookers for the event. Cowgirls and pirates..

I think he's still looking for his ship or something...

Ted and the girls also got to take a quick spin on the horses in between events.

Its hard to see Hannah but she is on Ted's horse with him.

Daddy with his girls...

And Oompa even got to take a quick spin on Jett!