Turn. Burn. Cure.

Bailey ran in an American Cancer Society Relay for Life Barrel Race to benefit Breast Cancer Research and Awareness!

She ran in honor of our friend, Jennifer Schmidt - a 38 year old mother of four attacked with one of the most aggressive forms of breast cancer. Jennifer is 2 years in remission and fighting with all her strength!




Here we are in our Turn.Burn.Cure. shirts! If you can't read Bailey's, it says . . .


Fight Like A Girl - Ride Like A Girl





We had a good time, the weather was beautiful, and the Lord was Praised publically at this barrel race. How sweet can it get!

Blessings~

P.

The Happy Birthday Wall . . .

Whenever the K's have a surprise for me, they sing "Happy Birthday for you!" It doesn't matter if it is May and my birthday is in October. They sing this song for me.



I came home from showing houses one day and they were both very excited.





"Happy Birthday For You!" They sang over and over as they lead me to my bedroom.





Excuse the hideous white walls . . . I have a plan for those walls!





All the artwork from that day . . .













Taped to my wall with my roll of painters tape!













They prefer abstract art! I believe that there are a few "master pieces" here!






I've wanted to paint my room for a while now, but can't bring myself to clean off this wall. Any suggestions on how to preserve this innocent act of love?





Blessings~
P.

Friday Favorites

The things you see in Oklahoma!












Happy Friday!

Blessings~
P.

Came Home with ALL my Fingers!

I've had such a fun time teasing Sis about needing my thumb sticking out of her bit to make a fast run! But that wasn't the case last night!

She runs every Tuesday at the Kansas Coliseum Arena. The barrel pattern is set to the official WPRA measurements so we like knowing what kind of times we pull on this size.

She's gone three weeks in a row, taking Mighty into the first barrel at a medium to high lope - not a full powered run.

Week 1 she ran an 18.39 clean.

Week 2 she ran an 18.00 (with a 3rd barrel just barely down) When I say "just barely" it means she just nudged it. Didn't plow it down, just took it out with her stirrup.

Week 3 - last night - she ran a 17.76 with the second barrel teetering and then toppling to the ground! BUMMER!! She would have finished 2nd in the 1D!

For those of you who barrel race and for those of you who don't, her coach Kristy said she isn't riding to her point before she gives Mighty the cue to turn. She's a little anxious and reaches down for that saddle horn a bit to early. She needs to ride aggressively to her point with both hands on the reins, then drop the outside and grab the horn once she's at her point. Dropping that rein is his cue to turn and she's telling him too soon.

The good thing is she is taking him straight in now, not having to lope circles at the top of the pattern before she starts her run. He's still squirrely going into the arena but as long as he's taking that first barrel with no problem, we'll work on that later!

I've been living my life vacariously through my daughter, so I told her I would start taking a horse and try to catch up to her. We'll see how it goes. I'll keep you posted!

Thanks for letting me ramble on about my Girl. She's one of the five loves of my life!

Blessings~
P.

And We're Off!

Off to a barrel race. Pray for my appendages and Sis's run!

Simple Pleasures

I'm a simple girl.


Pretty easy to please.



It doesn't take much to make me happy.



Smiling just comes natural.



So when I saw this tea cup sitting on a table at a garage sale . . .




well . . . it made me smile . . .





So I bought it!






There is just something about a sunflower that brings a smile to your face!






Blessings~
P.

We went, we roped, we shopped, and we shopped some more! That is the extent of our weekend in Oklahoma City.

Rick roped around 6:30pm, Friday night. He was heading for our good buddy, Kirk, a.k.a. Big Dog, which the K's just adore. Backed into the box and was anticipating a fast running steer because, quite frankly, when he goes to a big roping competition, he ALWAYS draws the runner. He got out clean, without breaking the barrier, and had a nice, easy, mellow steer. His horse, Big, was out and in position quickly, and Rick said he just wasn't anticipating a nice steer and being there so quick. He brought his rope up, took one swing, threw, and well . . . didn't catch. BUMMER. This is the first time in about 15 years that he has roped in this major of a competition. I think he worked all the kinks out and will do great next time.

He was scheduled to rope in the #9 on Saturday around 6:30pm and his header missed. Fortunately, his header, Wes, and his heeler, Kirk all say that there are no guarantees when it comes to roping and they don't hold misses against each other.

So, Sunday, we just enjoyed the morning shopping. The vendors were on their last day so there were alot of sales going on. I took advantage of it being my birthday week and purchased a neat purse and wallet - cowhide with rhinestones! Some jewelry and a much needed new pair of boots.

I could take a weekend to go back to Oklahoma City just to shop!

Thank you for keeping us in your prayers. It was a great weekend and a learning experience for Rick as a roper in more advanced competition. He came back ready to rope some more and is trying to get me to try a little. We'll see how that goes!

We had a wonderful time and we pray that God was glorified through our actions and words as we visited with people from all over the US.

I'm headed for a long, hot bath . . . and then on with another week. You are all so special to me. I'm looking forward to spending some quality blog time tomorrow getting caught up with all of you!!

Blessings~
P.