Horseback Riding!

Last night we ran up to Cheyenne, WY to see Jill and Bill and their kids. We had a GREAT time. It was so good to reconnect with friends and to see where they live. It rained and poured while we were there and once it let up a little bit - they wanted to take us out to see a tour of the town. For those of you that are from our area, it is similar to Quincy in the way it is set up. Anyway - as we drove through the streets - it was obvious the much needed rain they got came a little too fast. They were cars that had rain water up to their roof. It was amazing!
After getting home - Chris and his dad packed their backpacks and got ready for their hike. I think my wonderful husband crawled into bed sometime after 11 pm and then was awake at midnight. Ok - I am just thinking that is not a lot of sleep for a 15 mile mountain hike - but hey - who am I? They left about 12:30 AM and we have not heard or seen from them since. So - that means the weather has cooperated and they at least have made it most of the way up if not to the summit. I guess if they get to the summit today - we will not see them until suppertime tonight! Pray for them - we have some HEAVY rain headed our way last this afternoon and they are warning of flash floods. Once they do make it back to the house - I am sure they will shower, supper and find their beds!
Since Linda and I have the kids today - we decided to do some things with them. I took Kady horseback riding this morning. She has asked to go everytime we go to Estes, so this time we are going. I was a little worried when they put us on the BIGGEST horse in the livery (literally) but soon found he was one of the gentlest. I was just a little concerned since I could not reach the ground at all to get on and off him. We were up pretty high - but Kady had a great time. She was ready to get off about an hour later - her legs were sore from straddling this HUGE horse - as were mine. So - now after a good shower (we had a little mishap with some horse pee - use your imagination) and a good lunch - Creed is headed down for a nap. I think I will find myself one too today - isn't that what vacation is for! And then - we are gonna head to the library and do some thrift store shopping if the weather holds out!

Before the ride!

This is RJ - our fearless leader!