"Everything is Fine" - Josh Turner

Mike and I were excited to join our friends, Kristin & James Hamon, at the Houston Rodeo this past Saturday. We enjoyed a fabulous concert by Josh Turner, hence the title for this blog. His music is really wonderful and I believe he has made it obvious through his music that he is a Christian man. I look forward to buying his CD or getting it through i-Tunes for my iPod to support the work that he is doing. At the rodeo we thoroughly enjoyed "mutton busting"- little kids 4-6 yrs old riding on the back of sheep, barrel racing, and the wagon races. I have to admit the rest of the activities made me rather nervous that someone was going to get seriously injured. Unfortunately, one of the horses broke its leg during a competition which was so sad and horrible to watch. :( In the Stock show section we got to see newborn piglets & sheep in the birthing section which were so cute! We shopped around a little bit and saw some nice jewelry, paintings, and purses. I was good and didn't buy anything even though I was tempted. We did try some wonderful toffee although, I still believe my mother-in-law makes the best toffee, so why buy it from someone else?? Other than that, we went to church on Sunday at Friendswood UMC and out to lunch with James' parents, then headed home for a long drive battling traffic. :( I came home and woke up Monday with a sore throat and the beginnings of a cold, so I have been pretty lazy the past few days taking medicine, drinking lots of water, sucking on chloraseptic lozenges, and trying to catch up on some sleep. I am hoping to get back to my workout routine on Wednesday or Thursday. Toby just hopped up on my lap and so I figure he wants to say hello as well. He has been so glad to have us home for awhile and reminds me what a spoiled little kitty he is. He is so lovable though and enjoys cuddling with his Mommy. Well, that's it from me today. Here are a few pictures from the rodeo:

Love, Emily