Ferris wheel fun.

 Last time we took Emily on the ferris wheel,

she tried to look over the edge. 

I nearly died.

 Katie's enthusiasm was adorable.  

Like her sister, she doesn't seem to be afraid of heights.

 I on the other hand have a sensible concern about heights. 

We ended our outing with ice cream under the ferris wheel.

Awesome day.

You know you grill a lot 

when your kids use play dough and pencils to make meat kabobs.

Duma

 Lounging in the gutter.

The jump is so graceful, 

the landing is not.

It's a good thing this cat has claws.

The cowgirls ride again

 spunk, everything she does is accompanied with a side of spunk.

 Rachel had her own horse lesson.

 She would like everyone to know she rode one of the largest horses at the stables.

 Emily tacked the horse like a pro.

 She is so proud of herself when she is riding.

 Little sister had a ride of her own.

You couldn't wipe the smile of these girls.

Daddy came home

 We waited for the buses to arrive.

The girls played in a light armored vehicle like daddy would ride in.

 Finally we heard the roar of the Patriot Guard Riders, 

a motorcycle club who escorts the men home.

 Happiness to be with Daddy again.

 It's been ten months since we had a day together with out Daddy preparing to leave.

Words can not explain what a day is like when he comes home.

He belongs with us.