Rodeo Roundup

On Saturday we took the kids to a local horse farm.  They were  having a fundraising event for Horsepower- a therapeutic riding association that serves individuals with disabilities.  They were holding a Wild West Day.  The kids were fascinated with all the real cowboys and cowgirls.  They put on a shootout competition with balloon targets. 

And then gave the kids a turn to run the course on their stick horses...

Carter had fun brushing up on his lasso skills...

Then he was up on the horse to test it out.  They turned it on and both the horse and calf started to spin and move, but sure enough- he did it! 

We played some cornhole...

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practiced carriage driving...

and painted some real horsehoes...

It was a great morning with some beautiful animals and very generous and compassionate people.

After a big NC State football win, we went over to some friends' house for a smores' roast.  What better way to end the day!

Yum!

After a night of snack, giggling, playing, running, laughing, and smiling...

They all laid down to watch the stars and sing songs...

A perfect ending to a wonderful day.  We are so blessed to have such wonderful friends :)