Luck of the Draw

Some dirty hands and a radiator later Robb is buried in belts and oil working on getting us all fixed up.

If we had to break down we could not have picked a more ideal location to do so!



The park we are in is ideal, I'll detail it another time along with the bosom buddy the kids made yesterday.

But the big hit was last night. We went up to Cody; a decidedly western town (paint Jamie in heaven.)

We made it just in time to watch the local gun fight which takes place every night at 6pm.

Then we strolled around the downtown where all the shops are geared toward western themed items. The kids have declared Wyoming one of their most favorite states.

Then on to the Cody Nite Rodeo! I'm having difficulty expressing the kids' excitement. Think Disneyland wrapped up with lollipops and Santa Clause.


They invited all kids 12 and under to come down into the arena and do a calf chase. (Pull the ribbon tied to the calf's tail win a prize.)

My babies made me proud; for some in inexplicable reason Jillian decided to go down too. Robb and I are watching as our little ones stand in the middle of a huge line of other kids as they explained what was about to happen. We watched as Jamie leaned down and gave the other two instructions and when they gave the signal she took off after the calves and Bobby took Jillian's hand and trotted Jillian speed behind. When it was over Jamie went and found the other two and they made their way back to our seats. None were successful in getting a ribbon but mom and dad sure were proud.