My road trip

Things are picking up pace now; I may be moving by the end of the month. I just got back from Creston, and there are a couple of possible places for us, I'll know more by tomorrow night. I checked out the dairy farm job, but didn't take it- there is too much heavy lifting for me. I won't have any problem finding work there though; jobs are always available for those who are willing to work.
I visited my mom in hospital, she is improving and is on the waiting list for placement in an extended care facility. I got to see my little nieces, and made them dandelion crowns (or necklaces, as the case may be!);

On Sunday we went to the local arena to watch some team roping. Check out these pictures; they start 'em young around there!

This kid was heading and heeling with his Shetland pony;

This youngster worked at getting the steer caught and didn't give up til he got the job done;

Yep; there were little ropin' cowkids an little ropin' ponies all over the place, and danged if they weren't doing a pretty good job, too!

This li'l gal was just lopin' around on that ole pony, having a grand time. She stayed out of the way of the ropers like these big boys:

Heeler missed his loop!

With two arenas there, I reckon I'm going to get lots of riding in! I found out there are some cutting horse folks there too, so I might be able to take some lessons on Beamer.

Today is Ted's birthday, and as I drove away this morning, he looked quite forlorn, waving goodbye in the driveway. I'll be back soon, honey, and next time it'll be because I'm moving, not visiting!