Little bit of Roping

With the Paint Horse World show coming up next week, over the past month or so, Brett has been able to get back to what he loves, Roping. Now, we still do not have our arena finished, but it is really close...only likes a few finishing touches. Once it is done, Brett will be able to rope whenever he pleases, but for now, he has to go to a friend's place to practice. This past week, the kids and I went to watch him practice one night and also participate in a memorial roping on Saturday. Jackson is always excited to watch daddy rope and Kelton is coming around to the idea...both will probably get their fill next week in Ft. Worth.
Kelton's 1st official roping. It was really hot out there!!!

Jackson and his bag of Fruity Pebbles....that was the snack he requested as we walked out the door to go watch Brett rope.

Three generations of Bird boys.

I gave Kelton his 1st mohawk and this is what he thought of his new do.

Kelton sporting his mohawk, milk mustache & spit bubbles.

Jackson was telling us something and like his mom, using his hands to express himself a little better.

Brett healing off of Cash.

Brett riding Cashew (her given name, by me), a.k.a. Cash. He will be riding her this year in the Paint Horse competition, while Ross rides Peanut (also named by me)....we had a theme going, but the last 2 babies born, Brett opted to keep me out of the naming loop for some reason.

Brett heading on Peanut, while Randy (B's dad) is healing off of Rowdy. They love to rope together and will be able to do so everyday real soon.

Brett healing off Peanut with Jake Cooper (family friend)....who won a scholarship that was given away at the roping.