Monday, June 1, 2009

Welcome Home to Bruto, Cowboy Church, and in general...

WOW!! I have always wanted a donkey....Well, I have always wanted lots of animals, but this was one on the top of my list. On Sunday, a trailer pulled into the pasture and out came the most perfect little donkey! He looks like the donkey from Shrek and as Albert said, is truly a "noble steed". I am thrilled.

His name is Bruto and he was owned by a Spanish woman and speaks Spanish....he loves carrots and apples and has been fairly good with the sheep so far. I see him out in the pasture with the kids and I can not believe it. I can not believe he is here. I can not believe I am here. I am in awe that this is my life and I am grateful. I have attached some pics of the new member below.

This weekend was pretty slow paced...I loved it! It has been a long time since there was nothing to do, so it was nice! On Sunday, Terry and I went to the grand opening of the arena at our church. We attend a Cowboy church and I love it. For those of you who aren't familiar with what a Cowboy Church is, it is a regular church, but they cater more to people in the country. It is not un-common to see people in jeans, worn out boots and hats in church. For "fun", we have pot lucks and hang out at the arena and have "play days" where people bring their horses and have a mini-rodeo. The sound of the old, country, gospel hyymms from the incredible voices of Barbara Mandrel and the likes can consistently be heard. It is great...I love it. Just down home, all American, hard-working people....

They had "stick horse races" for the little tiny kids. It was so neat to see them on their little horses, running with all they have in them! I put a couple of pic's up also. And then there was little Kadie. The tiny blondie in the photo's below. She was on this huge horse and let me tell you, she could take barrels like it is nobody's business! It was pretty amazing to see her handle this huge animal!! I hope to one day have a little girl as strong and full of courage...

I am back at work today and all is well in the world. Wedding plans are moving forward and I am excited. I am to be a wife. This truly makes my heart glad....above all else....I am grateful!








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