Sisters

You know, I love to blog. For a long time, I resisted the blogger inside me, but a couple of years ago, I finally gave in. After 'creeping' on several friend's blogs, I decided to give it a try. Now, I am hoping to blog more regularly and to make it like my journal (thanks Amy H).

So, now for the picture. This is me and my sis - many, many years ago. We are cute, huh? You can really tell that Jaren belongs to me when you see me in my younger days. Anyway, I have been thinking about my sis a lot lately. She is going to have her first baby in a couple of short weeks.   My sister is a year older than I am, but got married later in life, so now they are taking the exciting leap into parenthood!  I am super excited for her and her awesome hubby. They are going to be fantabulous parents! 

This new addition to the Turner family makes me think more about the family that I came from.  We are so spread out, which makes it very difficult for us to get together often.  I know that we spend way more time with Lindsey's family, and while I love them (and love spending time with them),  I wish my family could be closer too.  This year, I hope to spend more time talking and possibly even getting to see my family.  Now, I just need to save some $$$...

Parelli Horsemanship Display

At the Halladay Family Reunion, we were treated to a Parelli Horse Display by Lindsey's uncle Don Halladay.  To find out more about Don, please check out his web site at donhalladay.com.  In this picture, Don is having the horse walk up to him by just using his body language! 

In this picture, Don is having the horse follow him.  When Don walked forward, the horse walked forward, when Don stopped, so did the horse.  Again, when Don backed up, so did his horse.  It was so neat to watch the relationship between a man and his horse.

This is the horse going around the chairs (instead of barrels).  It was so awesome! 

On the horse (sorry to the poor horse that I keep calling horse - I know he has a name, I just forget what it is)

Tyler feeding this smart horse a snack (on a side note, Tyler had a pretty serious reaction to something right after this encounter.  We have since ruled out an horse allergy.  It's either the grass or the insecticide on the horse).

This is Don with his horse.  I loved watching them work together.  Don was so patient and made it look so easy.  I know that it isn't as easy as it looks though!  Don has worked for several years with this horse and his hard work has definitely paid off!  THANKS SO MUCH for the demo!

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THIS is mom saying we can explore the "wilderness" next to the Community Center.

Hooray for Exploring!  Carter, Tyler and Wes really wanted to check out the little patch of wilderness beside the Community Center, so off we went.  During our little jaunt we even had to hop over a barbed wire fence - at which Carter asked me if we should really be doing this!  Uh, yah, of course we can, I replied!  At one point, a small group of girl COUSINS attempted to follow us, but they weren't quite as brave as us (you know, hopping the barbed wire fence and all). So, onward and upward we went - going on bear hunt?  Nope, Tyler didn't like that.  We were just exploring.  I think the most ferocious thing we came across were mosquitos and they sure got there fill from little Wes!  Poor guy!  They must love that fresh UT blood! 

Halladay Family Reunion

The Halladay Family Reunion was held July 16-18 in Cochrane this year.  As usual, we had a great time, getting together with all sorts of Halladays.  One of the things that always happen at the reunion is a Horse Shoe Tourney.  As you can see above, Kayden had his first attempt ever at Horse Shoes.  He and Grampa were on a team together.  They had a lot of fun!

This is what happens when a young boy is left unattended with a soot laden stick.