Hello! Let me re-introduce myself! My name is Paula and I'm a blog slacker. I've been a blog slacker for about six months now. I've been told the first step to recovery is admitting it!

So, here goes . . . I'm a blog slacker! I mentioned that I would have a contest on my 300th post, that was about . . . I don't know how long ago, and I've got about 13 to go. It may take me to the end of the year, it may be a Christmas contest!

So . . . here are a few interesting pictures of my crew!

My beloved horse, Socks, is in Ace land so that he can get his teeth worked on. Look at that tongue! LOL



Klay and Kash at a T-Ball game. They were the Royals!



The Princess is getting ready for her first HS Rodeo of the season. She's made significant progress and I'll have a video posted soon! Just for you, Michelle!



I'm chillin' in a spot of shade at the rodeo. It was hot and I was thinking an RV would sure be good to have!!



and these . . . are some of the 1st Road Cowboy Fellowship crazies! We've had anywhere from 15-40 kids roping on Thursday nights. These kids came even when the arena was too wet! They are a special group!




Okay . . . I really have missed ya and I'm trying to get caught up with two or three of ya a day!

Have a beautiful week!

Blessings~

P.

FRIDAY FAVORITES - Monkey-ing Around

Blessings~
P.

New Colors

Well . . . it wasn't our intention and certainly wasn't in the plan to go looking for a new team. Sometimes, God brings about things regardless if we are ready for them or not.

Bo has played with this group of boys for two years now. Great group of kids, nice families, been real easy to sit and enjoy tournaments with these people.



There Bo is, in all his glory, in those hideous pants!



In my last post, I mentioned that we played in a charity baseball tournament with the Wichita All American Athletics. Nice bunch of people, great group of boys with alot of baseball talent. They asked Bo if he ever thought of playing for another team and he quickly responded, "No."

We then started talking about alot of things that go into playing competitive baseball, how it affects Bo, the family as a whole, and his future in regards to high school baseball.

Long talks, late nights, losing sleep - this was us last week, trying to determine if we wanted to leave the Storm and head to the A's. Bo ultimately made the decision and you'll now see him wearing this uniform.






He already has a good buddy on this team so that makes it easier to step into a group of new team mates. It was hard to tell the Storm families that we wouldn't be returning to the team. It's amazing though, you throw yourself into the team, the families, and the game, and you only get one family wishing you well. I am sad at the response. But, my child comes first and this is the right decision.

I've always told these people that we would be upfront and honest with them if we ever chose to leave. That's what we've done. It's still dissappointing.

Thank you, friends, for letting me share. I am happy for my son but sad that I thought I had made some good friends and didn't realize those friendships ended with the change of a team.

P.

What was I thinking??

When "Baseball Boy's" baseball season started, the team discussed which color pants to purchase. I voted for white because I thought - drop 'em in bleach and be done with it!





What was I thinking?



You can't drop them in bleach and be done . . . they turn dingy . . . you scrub and scrub . . . they turn rusty looking . . . you "White Bright" them and they just look like bright dingy rusty looking ball pants!






These baby's played their last game on Saturday and they are now . . . in the trash can. Yep . . . not even saving them for practice pants!






He played for the Wichita Athletics on Saturday in a fundraising tournament for a former Wichita State Shocker baseball player that was critically injured in a car accident. It was a fun time and a good cause. I, the mother, got to coach 1st base one inning. Pretty exciting stuff until one kid had an opportunity to steal second and didn't listen to me . . . had to get a little mean!




But . . . he's done for the summer and now it's time to R O D E O!!





Life has been crazy but I get on and check up on ya'll. I don't always leave a comment but make sure to take quick looks at your updates. I love ya'll and hope your summer is going fantastic!

Blessings~

P.

Rain Delay

We've been trying to build some fence since Rick had a three day weekend. The weather forecast indicated showers on Sunday. Well, It's Monday afternoon and the showers have finally taken a break. Clouds are still lingering.

So . . . What is a man to do??? With all this rain???






SLEEP!








Sweet Dreams~

P.

Wordless Wednesday - Man Child

NO BULL!

It's Been Crazy!




Here is a run down . . .


Kansas High School Rodeo Finals



Wood Bat Classic baseball tournament



T-Ball has begun!



Regular league baseball



Barrel Race jackpots



Thursday Night Fellowship



Pitting Cherries



Cutting Hay



Hauling hay equipment in for repair



Cutting more hay



Finally baling



Broken belt - hauling in for repair



Back at it again



Hauling the Girl to work every day and back



Real Estate is picking up a little


More baseball



Jr. Rodeo



Garden? What Garden?



Swimming? Pool not up yet!



Groceries



More hay



Did I mention I don't have a garden this year?



Building fence



Riding horses



Mowing this monstrosity of a yard!






I am not sure where it starts and where it stops . . . but I need a vacation!!






Blessings~

P.