Randoms and Roping

October has been a pretty busy month, but I think it’ll look pretty pale in comparison to what we have going on in the next couple months. I’m just bracing myself for busy, busy, busy – running here and there!

Stella will be 17 months old tomorrow and that is just unbelievable. I can’t believe how sweet and smart she is…and pretty sassy! It’s sometimes a struggle balancing discipline with love versus getting outright mad at her blatant disobedience. But, I do love that she’s strong-willed because I know that will serve her better in the future than be a timid, crowd-follower like me!

Blake’s back in full-swing roping several times a week – and I'm very ready for him to go compete because I get so excited watching him during a roping competition and I’m ready for Stella to see her daddy compete! She loves being outdoors at the roping arena and I can’t wait until she’s able to ride!

{Practicing her climbing skills}

{Snack time after church}

{Trying to "clip" her toe nails - I had it so she couldn't actually clip them - but it was still cute}

{Date night at Simply Fondue}

{I love fondue - mainly the cheese and dessert course!}

{Stella giving G-Daddy snacks}

{Stella and I went to my friend Ally's baby shower - let's just say we ended up leaving early due to behavioral issues}

{Sweet face}

{Stella playing with her cousins, Carson and Allie}

{I love this pic}

{Aunt Ray Ray with Stella}

{The wind made it SO chilly out there}

{Did I mention she also likes to eat dirt/sand at the arena?}

{Blake and Ryan}

{Turn and Burn!}

{If I had a dollar for every time I'd seen them rope - I'd be a rich chick}

{Grits was a lil too into everything - so he had to get tied up}

{Ropin' machine}

{lunch date with my sis}

{I am SO glad I early voted - I was done in less than 5 min!}

{Grits is getting insanely big...and more energetic, if that's even possible!}