Rain over Texas delayed baseball yesterday, so Rick, Bailey & Bo headed out to find adventure! Their first wild ride was a blow-out on a major 4-line highway at 3:00 in the afternoon! I think rush hour in the Dallas area starts at 5:00am and lasts until 10:00pm! Rick felt the tire start to go (just like a true NASCAR fan) and started making his way to the left lane - just as he made it over, the tire blew. Got off to the shoulder, got the kids out of the car and down a small embankment and then changed the tire. He was quick to tell me that drivers don't get over, nor do they slow down!
As they made their way back in to traffic, he didn't know how long the little doughnut tire would last - He said, "Kids, I don't know where we are at, but God will get us where we need to be." He took the first exit ramp, and there sat a little Mom & Pop station that just happened to sell tires! They were on their way in an hour with two new tires! Didn't want to take any chances.
HOWEVER, the chance taking started when they got to their destination. I didn't get the name of this place, but here we have these "Sports World" places to go drive go-carts, do video games, etc.
So, I get this call last night, around 6ish, Rick said, "He's getting ready to drop 160 feet out of a basket and land in a net!" What!? Who!? BO! Okay, this really didn't scare me, because I probably would have been up there with him! This is my kind of stuff. I love amusement park rides, the whole nine yards. But I have to say that since I've had children everything has kinda loosened up inside, I tend to get sick quicker and then, heaven forbid I might, ya know . . .throw up AND pee my pants! So, I'm not so quick anymore to jump on! But I would have done this.
Basically, it was free fall, landing on your back in a net. Bo loved it with exception to the fact that when he hit the net, his shoes flew off and hit him in the face. But Rick bought the video so I'll post it when they get home!
Okay, so I get a call about 6:30ish, Rick said, "He's gonna do it! What?! Bungi Jump!" YOU ARE KIDDING ME!? Nope! He did it. Got to the top, walked to the edge with those giant rubber bands strapped to his body, walked away from the edge, looked again, heard everyone cheering, and just walked right off! Thank you, Lord, the bands held! I would not have done this! Head first! I don't think so! Can you imagine if I would have puked and pee'd my pants going down head first! Some things you just can't control after four kids!
Bailey passed on these adventures, but she drives her go-carts like she rides her horses - FAST!
Needless to say, they ALL had a blast! Now, it's on to more baseball. Bo has 4 games today, to get caught up from the rain. My cousins, Cleve and Angela and their kids may be able to take in a few games as this is all happening right in the middle of their stomping ground.
So . . . for now, I continue to plug along here at home. Let the chickens out at 6:00am and it was down-right chilly!
Blessings ya'll~
P.
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Rain Delays
Talked to Bo this morning and all games today have been cancelled due to rain. They are headed to the Ft. Worth Stock Yards - I'm wishing I were there instead of here getting caught up on stuff!
We are in the upper 70's right now. A/C has gone off, windows are open, and the K's are running around the back yard on their trusted stick horses - Blue and Brownie - in their skivvies, of course! Wait - they just showed up with popcicles - yep, they've been to Grandma's house! My MIL lives out on our place now. Look for a post soon.
Last night, about 10:00pm, I was headed to the burn barrels and my MIL flipped on her porch light, and hollered, "Paula, look out! There are skunks!" Just as I turned around to look at her, a little skunk with a fluffy white tail headed back into the hay barn. She said she saw two. She was out earlier and they just came right out! G R E A T! As long as they stay hidden during the day, it can wait till Rick gets home!
Have a great Tuesday! I leave you with a random picture! While in Tulsa two years ago at . . . you guessed it, a baseball tournament, Bo and I went to the Acquariam. We ran into Nemo . . . well, maybe his cousin.
Blessings~
P.
We are in the upper 70's right now. A/C has gone off, windows are open, and the K's are running around the back yard on their trusted stick horses - Blue and Brownie - in their skivvies, of course! Wait - they just showed up with popcicles - yep, they've been to Grandma's house! My MIL lives out on our place now. Look for a post soon.
Last night, about 10:00pm, I was headed to the burn barrels and my MIL flipped on her porch light, and hollered, "Paula, look out! There are skunks!" Just as I turned around to look at her, a little skunk with a fluffy white tail headed back into the hay barn. She said she saw two. She was out earlier and they just came right out! G R E A T! As long as they stay hidden during the day, it can wait till Rick gets home!
Have a great Tuesday! I leave you with a random picture! While in Tulsa two years ago at . . . you guessed it, a baseball tournament, Bo and I went to the Acquariam. We ran into Nemo . . . well, maybe his cousin.
Blessings~
P.
Saturday, July 25, 2009
Too Fast to Win? Who'd A Thought!
Okay, the barrel race is just that, a race! So when the 4D format started, it was to give women with maybe a little less horse an opportunity to win some $$$$. It is a good concept and Bailey has benefitted from it several times. But who would have thought you could say, "Doggone it, I was just too fast to win!"
Two weeks ago, Bailey took the Veteran to the Wednesday night Open Jackpot, ran inside, ran a 16.6 and won 1st in the 4D. This last Wednesday, they ran it outside, with a little bigger pattern and she ran a 17.6. Not too shabby for the Veteran! She ran too fast for the 4D and too slow for the 3D. Just fell right in the hole! It didn't matter. She made a clean run and Socks worked really well. She's been doing slow work with Mighty. Just getting his head cleared and her riding polished.
Here she is last week coming out of the first barrel. I love this shot, just wish the camera were better. I have the original picture and then a zoomed that's not so great.
The girl can ride!
Blessings~
P.
PS - She's given me permission to take the horses on Wednesday since she's out of town!
PSS - COMING UP! Details and pictures from Bo's USSA Triple A World Series in McKinney, Texas! Tournament starts today!
Two weeks ago, Bailey took the Veteran to the Wednesday night Open Jackpot, ran inside, ran a 16.6 and won 1st in the 4D. This last Wednesday, they ran it outside, with a little bigger pattern and she ran a 17.6. Not too shabby for the Veteran! She ran too fast for the 4D and too slow for the 3D. Just fell right in the hole! It didn't matter. She made a clean run and Socks worked really well. She's been doing slow work with Mighty. Just getting his head cleared and her riding polished.
Here she is last week coming out of the first barrel. I love this shot, just wish the camera were better. I have the original picture and then a zoomed that's not so great.
The girl can ride!
Blessings~
P.
PS - She's given me permission to take the horses on Wednesday since she's out of town!
PSS - COMING UP! Details and pictures from Bo's USSA Triple A World Series in McKinney, Texas! Tournament starts today!
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Where in the world am I?
These last few weeks, I've been wondering where in the world I am! I mean, the weather has been INCREDIBLE for July. We've had middle 80's, I've even turned off the AC! Can't be Global Warming . . . maybe Global Cool Down. Now, I am not complaining!
But last night, I finally, remembered where I was at. It was one or so in the morning, the winds were starting to pick up. I thought I had better get up and check out the NWS radar.
I went to the Sunroom, where the computer is and as I opened the back door of the house, the outside door to the sunroom blew open . . . rain everywhere . . . lightning, thunder . . . good grief. I got the door shut, sat down at the computer, and lost power. GREAT! Tornado could be 2 miles away and we were not going to know until we heard it!
Well . . . the Udall area was hit pretty good with some "straight-line" winds. Fortunately, we just have some roof damage and other stuff.
I am sad about this . . .
. . . my apple tree . . . split at the trunk . . .
. . . and this . . .
. . . my corn laid over on it's side . . .
. . . and then I wonder about this . . . a round bale feeder by the propane tank? . . .
. . . rolled on it's side all the way from up there . . . the barn!
And then you have the little tragedies that you have to just let happen . . .
. . . I've moved them back to an area where I see several rabbits. Hopefully, their mama will find them. I know nothing about rabbits and their habbits but they always seem thankful when I get them back into the brush so they can hide.
. . . and then a good storm wouldn't be complete without scared four year olds!
Sheer exhaustion caused this crazy scene in my living room.
I'm sleep deprived but I have a clear memory of where I am at . . .
KANSAS!
Blessings~
P.
But last night, I finally, remembered where I was at. It was one or so in the morning, the winds were starting to pick up. I thought I had better get up and check out the NWS radar.
I went to the Sunroom, where the computer is and as I opened the back door of the house, the outside door to the sunroom blew open . . . rain everywhere . . . lightning, thunder . . . good grief. I got the door shut, sat down at the computer, and lost power. GREAT! Tornado could be 2 miles away and we were not going to know until we heard it!
Well . . . the Udall area was hit pretty good with some "straight-line" winds. Fortunately, we just have some roof damage and other stuff.
I am sad about this . . .
. . . my apple tree . . . split at the trunk . . .
. . . and this . . .
. . . my corn laid over on it's side . . .
. . . and then I wonder about this . . . a round bale feeder by the propane tank? . . .
. . . rolled on it's side all the way from up there . . . the barn!
And then you have the little tragedies that you have to just let happen . . .
. . . I've moved them back to an area where I see several rabbits. Hopefully, their mama will find them. I know nothing about rabbits and their habbits but they always seem thankful when I get them back into the brush so they can hide.
. . . and then a good storm wouldn't be complete without scared four year olds!
Sheer exhaustion caused this crazy scene in my living room.
I'm sleep deprived but I have a clear memory of where I am at . . .
KANSAS!
Blessings~
P.
Friday, July 17, 2009
FRIDAY FAVORITES
You could always find them . . .
in the bathroom . . .
on the dishwasher . . .
in the laundry room . . .
in Bo's toys . . .
somewhere near Bailey. . .
longing for adventure . . .
captured!
The mischevious spirit started early . . . and I don't think it is going to end too soon!
Blessings~
P.
in the bathroom . . .
on the dishwasher . . .
in the laundry room . . .
in Bo's toys . . .
somewhere near Bailey. . .
longing for adventure . . .
captured!
The mischevious spirit started early . . . and I don't think it is going to end too soon!
Blessings~
P.
Sunday, July 12, 2009
2:13 A.M.
We've just gotten home from a Jr. Rodeo and here are pictures of the day in any random order because I'm too tired to make much more sense of it all. Forgive the terrible quality of the action shots and the spots all over the lens. I do not have an "action shot" camera. It is definetly a "still life" camera but who can find "still life" in this family! So . . . my plea has gone out to the Hubby for a camera with more . . .well . . . more!
These Jr. Rodeos are marathons! We started at 7:00pm, which means we were there by 6:00pm and we pulled out of the arena at quarter till 2:00 A.M.!
Okay, in this picture, Bo is riding Mighty. This is Bo's first attempt at barrel racing and clearly, Mighty has decided he's not gonna turn the first barrel AGAIN! Bo keeps a hand on him and finishes 3rd. They only pay two places.
Okay, the good news! Bo placed 2nd in the steer stop competition with a time of 8.7 seconds. So . . . his first rodeo and his first paycheck! (In steer stopping, the cowboy or cowgirl comes out of the heading side of the boxes, just like in team roping, ropes the steer, dallies the rope around the horn and then stops the horse. The steer feels the pull of the rope, his hind quarters swing around and time stops when steer and cowboy are facing each other). Bo is 10 and competes in the 10-13 age group.
These next several shots are he and Dad getting ready for the team roping. Bo headed for Rick and then Rick turned around and headed for Bo. Both cought their steers but were not able to get them healed. We thought, "Jr." Rodeo and thought maybe calves and steers would be a little slower . . . no way! These kids have to rope like the big boys . . . and most of 'em do!
He did a pretty good job for his first rodeo and was tickled pink with the little bit of cash he got to stuff in his pocket!
Okay, now let me introduce you Texas Slush Bar. That, to me, sounds like a strip joint in the heart of Texas so "Socks" is the chosen name! For those of you who know bloodlines, this guy is flowing with Doc Bar. A good cattle horse with alot of heart.
Rick and I bought Socks when he was just turning five. Only been roped on 30 days and was still pretty green all the way around. We'd tie him to the trailer and he'd have a fit and pull back. We'd lead him into the arena, he'd have a fit and pull back. Rick would rope on him and he would rear in the box. I would take him around the barrels and he'd buck coming out of #2. He was a difficult horse!
Bailey started having trouble on the first barrel with Mighty, she started losing her confidence in her ability and suddenly what she was so passionate about 3 months ago, she feared she was not any good at and couldn't do. Who better to put the girl on then the 23 year old veteran! He has that seasoned look around his eyes. The grey hair has come on but the eye is still gentle and full of love.
He's not a missle like Mighty, but he's good and solid, predictable, and FULL OF HEART. He'll take care of my kids and give 'em everything he's got. (Note: Look who Bo is riding!)
They are discussing how to ride Socks in the arena, how to keep kicking to the barrel because once you stop, he's turnin', to push him till his shoulder is past the barrel and then pull him around, when to use the bat, when to shut him down. All things that you would talk about on any barrel horse.
Here she is coming around the first barrel, making a good, clean turn. She hussled him on to the second and third, he whipped 'em like a champ and she gave him a couple taps of the bat on the way home and he gave her speed she hadn't experienced on him before! She made an excellent run! 18.81 was her time!
Bailey finished 5th in her division and 3rd among Association members. She was tickled with her performance, thrilled that she did so well and I'm sure gonna want to go back tomorrow!
Good 'ol Socks took care of my kids and when God says he's done, my heart will break!
Blessings~
P>
These Jr. Rodeos are marathons! We started at 7:00pm, which means we were there by 6:00pm and we pulled out of the arena at quarter till 2:00 A.M.!
Okay, in this picture, Bo is riding Mighty. This is Bo's first attempt at barrel racing and clearly, Mighty has decided he's not gonna turn the first barrel AGAIN! Bo keeps a hand on him and finishes 3rd. They only pay two places.
Okay, the good news! Bo placed 2nd in the steer stop competition with a time of 8.7 seconds. So . . . his first rodeo and his first paycheck! (In steer stopping, the cowboy or cowgirl comes out of the heading side of the boxes, just like in team roping, ropes the steer, dallies the rope around the horn and then stops the horse. The steer feels the pull of the rope, his hind quarters swing around and time stops when steer and cowboy are facing each other). Bo is 10 and competes in the 10-13 age group.
These next several shots are he and Dad getting ready for the team roping. Bo headed for Rick and then Rick turned around and headed for Bo. Both cought their steers but were not able to get them healed. We thought, "Jr." Rodeo and thought maybe calves and steers would be a little slower . . . no way! These kids have to rope like the big boys . . . and most of 'em do!
He did a pretty good job for his first rodeo and was tickled pink with the little bit of cash he got to stuff in his pocket!
Okay, now let me introduce you Texas Slush Bar. That, to me, sounds like a strip joint in the heart of Texas so "Socks" is the chosen name! For those of you who know bloodlines, this guy is flowing with Doc Bar. A good cattle horse with alot of heart.
Rick and I bought Socks when he was just turning five. Only been roped on 30 days and was still pretty green all the way around. We'd tie him to the trailer and he'd have a fit and pull back. We'd lead him into the arena, he'd have a fit and pull back. Rick would rope on him and he would rear in the box. I would take him around the barrels and he'd buck coming out of #2. He was a difficult horse!
Bailey started having trouble on the first barrel with Mighty, she started losing her confidence in her ability and suddenly what she was so passionate about 3 months ago, she feared she was not any good at and couldn't do. Who better to put the girl on then the 23 year old veteran! He has that seasoned look around his eyes. The grey hair has come on but the eye is still gentle and full of love.
He's not a missle like Mighty, but he's good and solid, predictable, and FULL OF HEART. He'll take care of my kids and give 'em everything he's got. (Note: Look who Bo is riding!)
They are discussing how to ride Socks in the arena, how to keep kicking to the barrel because once you stop, he's turnin', to push him till his shoulder is past the barrel and then pull him around, when to use the bat, when to shut him down. All things that you would talk about on any barrel horse.
Here she is coming around the first barrel, making a good, clean turn. She hussled him on to the second and third, he whipped 'em like a champ and she gave him a couple taps of the bat on the way home and he gave her speed she hadn't experienced on him before! She made an excellent run! 18.81 was her time!
Bailey finished 5th in her division and 3rd among Association members. She was tickled with her performance, thrilled that she did so well and I'm sure gonna want to go back tomorrow!
Good 'ol Socks took care of my kids and when God says he's done, my heart will break!
Blessings~
P>
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
The Butt Dial
I've been butt dialed. I think this is the first time I've ever been butt dialed. I'm sure it is not the last time I'll be butt dialed. But this butt dial was definitely worth the "Hello? Hellooooo? Hellllllllloo?"
This is my niece, Jessica! She's a dollie and has been since the day she was born. However, she can definitely be silly! So . . . on with the butt dial.
My house phone rings . . . I answer, "Hello this is Paula" just like I always answer the phone and I can hear that someone is there. You know, the usual chatter in the background and the the rubbing of fabric against the phone. So, in my sing-song voice I'm singing, "hello, hellooooooo, hellllooooo!"
Then I hear . . .
"Aunt Paula?"
"Jess?"
"My butt dialed you!"
"What?"
"My butt dialed you! It happens to me all the time! I have my phone in my back pocket and it just decides to dial someone! I don't know how my butt decided to dial the "Y's", it just did! A couple weeks ago my butt dialed a girlfriend from high school! I just don't know how it does that? I'm standing here and I hear this little voice coming from my butt and I realize - great, I've butt dialed someone!"
As I type this post, I just am cracking up because this is such a "blonde" moment for Jess! You see . . . she is extremely intelligent! She's in her final years of vet school at Kansas State, received all kinds of scholarships, traveled to numerous places for internships! She's beautiful, a new bride with her one year anniversary coming up . . .
and here she is telling me she heard a little voice coming from her butt! Round here . . . we call those "toots, windies, flubbers." You just had to be on the other end of the line with this highly intelligent blonde going off about voices from her butt!
None of you may find this post funny at all . . . however, I find it hilarious and have thoroughly enjoyed myself!
Have a great week, Jessica! I am soo glad you butt dialed me! It made my day!
Blessings~
P.
This is my niece, Jessica! She's a dollie and has been since the day she was born. However, she can definitely be silly! So . . . on with the butt dial.
My house phone rings . . . I answer, "Hello this is Paula" just like I always answer the phone and I can hear that someone is there. You know, the usual chatter in the background and the the rubbing of fabric against the phone. So, in my sing-song voice I'm singing, "hello, hellooooooo, hellllooooo!"
Then I hear . . .
"Aunt Paula?"
"Jess?"
"My butt dialed you!"
"What?"
"My butt dialed you! It happens to me all the time! I have my phone in my back pocket and it just decides to dial someone! I don't know how my butt decided to dial the "Y's", it just did! A couple weeks ago my butt dialed a girlfriend from high school! I just don't know how it does that? I'm standing here and I hear this little voice coming from my butt and I realize - great, I've butt dialed someone!"
As I type this post, I just am cracking up because this is such a "blonde" moment for Jess! You see . . . she is extremely intelligent! She's in her final years of vet school at Kansas State, received all kinds of scholarships, traveled to numerous places for internships! She's beautiful, a new bride with her one year anniversary coming up . . .
and here she is telling me she heard a little voice coming from her butt! Round here . . . we call those "toots, windies, flubbers." You just had to be on the other end of the line with this highly intelligent blonde going off about voices from her butt!
None of you may find this post funny at all . . . however, I find it hilarious and have thoroughly enjoyed myself!
Have a great week, Jessica! I am soo glad you butt dialed me! It made my day!
Blessings~
P.
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