Sad News

 This morning we had to say goodbye to Rod's horse.

CJ was the horse I bought him YEARS (21) ago

as a Christmas present.

He was a beautiful horse.

He shared his water trough with Beau.

(And sometimes drank out of our swimming pool!)

He was a TERRIBLE poser for pictures.

Always looking away when you clicked!

We had some great rides together.

After Andy passed, he and Buddy became besties.

We could always count on him as a safe ride with kids.

But he was a good mount for our older friends as well.

(Ward picnic - he and Andy did MANY MANY pony rides at

many many ward picnics over the years...)

He was a good horse for Rod to learn with.

Although it was a little bit of a rocky start.

And CJ never did learn to trot nicely.

*Kind of like riding a sewing machine...

But they spent many happy hours on the trails together.

CJ was the horse Rod earned the title of  cowboy with.

He even helped round up Brock's cows when they got loose.

(And again, looking away from the camera!)

He was a well loved member of our family.

He passed peacefully in his sleep

at 31 years of age.

We will miss you CJ!