Calling All Cowboys

We were a little worried Saturday morning when it was raining and freezing (who would've guessed?!), but it stopped just in time for H's cowboy party.  Our cowgirls and cowboys were suited up just in time for the pony rides to begin...

Can't you see how excited they are?  Maybe it'll be a little more believable if I add an exclamation point...they're so, so excited!! 

I know most of them look frightened or just completely annoyed, but they were just keeping their joy to themselves...it was too cold to show expression:)

Since Hunter was adamant about not riding the pony, Cousin Brooke took the first ride...

then Jackson...

We thought if we put Char on, it would convice H to take a turn...

We were wrong.

So it was Natalia's turn, but she was more in Hunter's camp then Charlotte, Brooke, and Jackson's...

Hunter finally agreed to "lead" the pony around the yard...

As you can see, by "lead" the pony, I mean stand there and hold the rope.

Since Hunter wasn't too thrilled, most kids got a chance to ride pretty quickly after they walked up.  Here's Blake...

and Nathan...

Thomas...

and his cousin, Max...

Teagan with her mommy...

Cousin Vanesa...

Katie...

and Presley...

Kayden and Keeley with their mommy...

You can see why Hunter likes them so much;) 

Cousin Carson...

I missed Charlotte's first ride, so I brought her out for a second one...

There were actually lots of kids that didn't feel like riding the pony, so the ones that did, got several rides, which worked out perfectly for everyone!

After a while, we came in and played "Pin the Cowboy Hat on Hunter"...

Then pretty soon after, it was time for cake!  Hunter was so excited about the cake that Aunt Courtney made for him...

He may not think much of live ponies, but give him a pony cake, and he can't get enough...

...except it's not a pony, it's a cowboy.  That must be why he was so excited;)

Hunter loves the "Happy Birthday" song, so of course he sang to himself...

He also loves blowing out candles, so that was another highlight...

After cake and ice cream and lots of playing with friends, everyone left and H opened his gifts with the family.  He got so many gifts!

It was a perfect Cowboy party, freezing weather and all!  Thanks to everyone who helped make it so special!