Sunshine

Bradley and Sunshine are just enjoying a little swim.
Sunshine is FOR SALE.

If you're looking for an easy-going horse, this guy is for you. He is a four year old quarter-app gelding. He was professionally trained and will make a great kid horse as he doesn't like to go anywhere fast and doesn't spook.

Bradley's Hard Work

Bradley got a new horse, she was not in a very good home but she is now in her forever home and is receiving plenty of love, attention, nutrition and training. She is beautiful as you can see, but she does have some scars on her face where her old parents left a halter on her that was too small. She is still a little underweight, but we are working on that, as well as her muscle tone. Bradley has been wanting to work with her since we got her last week, but her feet were bad and the weather as been awful and she needed some time to calm down a bit. She is half Arabian and half Paint, so she is a little high strung. We had her feet done yesterday so Bradley began working with her today. When the morning began, she was jumping and bucking . She wouldn't listen to basic commands and would not perform basic drills. By the end of the day.....well you will see.

Here he is lunging her. It took her a bit to work out this technique, but now she is a pro.

He got a saddle on her after about two hours. She did really well. And didn't act too silly.

He decided that it would be best if Brady Lou rode her first. I don't really know how that was the best idea. Thankfully it worked out.

Here she is all by herself. Fancy was amazing today.

Finally, after several hours, here she is. Bradley has amazing patience and skills.

Here is the finished project, after only one day of work. We are so proud. It not only took patience, but loads of courage and dedication. Bradley has a kind spirit and Fancy is very trusting of him.

Bradley and Stryder

Yes, he needed a haircut. He got one the next day.

Stryder got his bangs cut. Brandy wasn't impressed with my skills.

My handsome young men. Aren't they both so precious.

Long Time No Posts

Colorado 2008. Boys in the snow are so silly. Too much hot chocolate, I think.Colorado, December 2008. Look how young Bradley looks.

Bradley in Colorado. December 2008. Giants stand in the middle, please.


Brady Lou at the Ren Fest.



Ruben with his "ladies" at the Ren Fest. I think he is in love.

Bicycle built for two. Brady Lou and Ruben.

Kourtney and Brandy at the Halloween party.

Bradley, Brady Lou and Ruben at the Ward Halloween party.

Brandy was Ms. Cut N Shoot.

Bradley got a special hair cut for the Scout auction.

Kevin with Carter at the Halloween party.

Bradley at Seminary. Guess who he is?

Brady Lou not wanting her picture taken.

Kevin driving down the road.

Brady Lou (Bradley in the background) and Ruben going to a 15 party in Houston.

School day. They learn so much.

BG has been catching racoons for the neighbor. Apparently, if you put a racoon in a roasting pan with some potatoes and carrots, it is good eating.

BG on his sixteenth birthday. He is trying to act completely surprised about the present that he was with me when I bought. He actually picked it out himself. He got an Xbox.

BG's New Ride

BG got an early birthday day present yesterday. His PawPaw gave him his first truck (1993 Chevy Blazer). He was so excited driving home. I asked him if he thought it was the coolest vehicle ever and he just grinned real big and said "yeah". He is so happy. Of course he came home and washed it and vacuumed it out. He has no place to go, but he is carrying his keys around in his pocket. Not only does he have no place to go, he doesn't have a license yet (I think he forgot that little detail). He has big plans for his truck, of course. He is already making a list of what he needs and what he wants to do to his truck, including paint, big tires, lift kit, interior work. It sounds to me like he needs a big job in earn money for his big plans.