I feel officially inducted into country life.

We went off to Grandma Joy's Stickhorse Rodeo, and the boys had a blast!

Each participant got a handkerchief and a number:

Giant #170

Ettin #169 (he is playing with grass seed in this photo ; )  )

Galoot #168

They started with a pep talk about trying their best and working hard. Then they sang O Canada and got to work!

There was sheep untie-ing

Dummy roping:

Barrel Racing:

And lots more!

My bigger boys were put to the test trying new things, but they did well.  

And my little ones learned a lot about patience: