We went to America for the 4th! Who knew there was a place other than Columbus, Ohio that really knows how to DO the 4th? St. Paul, Oregon, 30 miles outside of Portland, has held a rodeo every 4th since 1935, which is a long time by west coast standards. We skipped the rodeo, but we saw a great, horse-heavy parade, rode carnival rides, and ate funnel cake.
A lovely member of one of many equestrian courts - Queen Kelsey, Princess Ashley, etc.
Politely posed just seconds after his brakeless John Deere almost rolled off the front of the trailer. This purty machine's for you, Dad.
Overcoming friction
Dive bomber!
Moments before she shoved away my protective hand.