job

Last Saturday Dexter clocked in at 7:30am for his first job.

I'm not sure; however, if he thought of it as a job?
Bob and Ginger Fisher, TF EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY owner/operators, were looking for an extra pair of hands to help with some running jobs at the local Mule Show.

Dexter loves photography and has gotten to know the Fishers quite well. TF EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY can usually be found at the rodeos, behind the lens or in their onsite viewing and printing photoshop. Although Dexter's main job was not behind the lens thankgoodness Bob did let him venture out with one of his fancy cameras.

I panicked when I saw Dex take off with that $$$$ camera.

WALK DEXTER! WALK VERY VERY CAREFULLY, DEXTER!

TOES STRAIGHT AHEAD PLEASE BUDDY!!

http://www.tfeventphotography.com photo by Bob Fisher

Movin' on up...

My boys are movin' on up!

Dexter was giddy with excitement for his first day of 6th grade, more so than his first day of kindergarten!

Jaxson is pumped to be in 4th grade....thinks his teacher is really nice and next year means football with pads! Eeeeeek!

Dawson is thrilled to be in 1st grade! He loves being out of the kindergarten wing and thinks his teacher is TALL! I guess when Mom is 5'4", he notices? Also, Dawson is excited to be able to play flag football this fall.

colorado

Nearly a week ago Dexter returned home from his annual trail riding trip to the CO mountains. He's accompanied Grandpa Jack and Uncle Ray, for 3 years, to an area near Montrose, Co. They love the sites and the joy of being on horseback for hours. I wanted to share some of the awesome photos....Blue Lake... I imagine this was a breath taking view

Dexter and Popcan in a patch of wild flowers

Every year the mountaineers claim it was the best year ever.

Dear Blog Friends,

How have you been? I have missed you!

My apologize for my lack of communication. Our summer schedule has allowed for little time indoors....and much less time at the computer.

I am looking forward to reuniting. I have so much to blog about. Where shall I even begin?

Check back soon.

I will introduce you to our new farm friend.
Update you on our rodeo accomplishments.
Share with you some of our silly summer pictures.
And, post that soon to be taken, first day of school, photo.

Sincerely,
Davis Herd Wrangler

fancy clothes

This past Saturday the boys traded in their wranglers, cowboys hats and boots and put on fancy clothes to be part of their cousin Ashley's wedding ceremony. They looked soooo handsome I wanted to share!

It was a spectacular day!

century

I'm happy to report that I survived my 5th RAGBRAI. This year I was only able to partake of 4 days but it challenged me to ride the Karras Loop.

This loop adds a few extra miles to an average 80 mile day giving the cyclist the opportunity to ride what has become known as a century ride; 100 miles, 1 day.

Cycling sistah, Mitzi, was there for every mile too.
WE DID IT!

Other things I enjoyed were:

A viewing of the Bad Boys (self contained cyclists that haul BBQ grills, coolers, a full bar, radios and who knows what else)

A tent that didn't leak! Woo-hoo, yipeeee!

My Torsk supper at the Half Moon in Clear Lake. SCRUMPTIOUS!!

Lots and lots and lots of laughs!

A saying I overheard from a wise cyclist passing me on route:
Wife happy, life happy!
Wife mad, life be bad!

Until next year......

high gear

WOW! The Davis Herd had been livin' life in high gear. I do believe we are gone more than we are home. A few things that have been keeping us busy are:

RODEO.
This is Dexter's first year as an IRCA card holder so we've been hitting the trail hard. Although he's managed to stop the clock with some good times he has yet to fill his pockets with the green stuff. We're learning the importance of being a good winner and loser and realizing what it means to be driven to accomplish something.

FAMILY.
It had been awhile since we had seen Ms. Baylee so it was great to have her around for a couple of days last week. While she was here many hours were spent in the pool and at the pond.
We're also nearing the celebration of a beautiful relationship. Saturday, July 31, Ashley Butler will marry Nick Gardner. The boys have been fitted for tuxedos, bridal showers have taken place and now we're counting the days until the main event. The boys are ready to boogie, really!

CYCLING.
It's nearly time for my annual vacation. RAGBRAI. I've been logging a few last minute miles, shopping for a new and improved hopefully waterproof tent, and packing for my Saturday departure. I know it seems completely insane to most but.... I CAN'T WAIT!