Watch out world, here comes Kyleigh jo winn in the roping pen!!! So I have to say that my seven year old is pretty passionate about swinging a rope! It has been so fun to see here take something and began a journey.
This summer she and Dixon decided she needed to rope. So he spent many a hour out on the dummy with her roping. She caught her first calf at a the first rodeo she entered in a 6.5 and won second place. Tell me how lucky that is.
Tonight we roped calves, and tied goats. All the kids did great and worked hard. But I found out what motivates my little blue eyed monster, BISCUITS AND GRAVY!!!!! Oh yes, she said if i catch you have to make us biscuts and gravy. She dosent like it together. But dang she ran out there like she had roped twenty years and pounded that jersey!!!!! We laughed a little and had so much fun.
School is going great, the kids love what they are doing. We have roped or dogged every night this week, and its gone good. Life really is what you make it, and boy ours is rich. We may still have the same ford from the past ten years, and our car is as old as i am. But i wouldn't trade what we have going. Sorry to brag a little, but it makes my heart smile.
We have had such a great summer in the practice pen, and hauling to little amauter rodeos this summer.
Dream big, smile often, love those who are around you, eat icecream, learn to laugh at yourself, make a new friend, kiss your mom, hug your dad, just living the dream here in little old Nephi,UT.
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Home is where your heart is
Last weekend, we traveled to Vernal to a high school rodeo. Yep, its where home was for 10 years. It was a great weekend. Dixon didn't have much success at the rodeo on Saturday. THe boys went to Boren's Friday night and roped till 2 in the morning, calves, team rope and just had a blast. Kyleigh and Shad stayed the night and then came the next morning with McKenzie.
Saturday after the rodeo, we headed to Randlett, where Joe had aranged a hot date for he and Dixon, and since they were broke they had the girls to the house for hamburgars and hotdogs, and then watched the cowboy way in the house trailer. Dixon had a ton of fun, and really enjoyed his date. It makes me laugh to see those boys together, they bring out the best in each other.
Casy and I visited with Shane and Lisa, helped with a few chores and had much fun!! Thanks to the Frosts and Borens for a great weekend!!
Sunday morning we headed to the little Branch in Randlett. WOW is all i can say, so special to me. Its where I discovered the gospel of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints. Overwhelming thougths overcame me as I sat and listened to the talks. THen we got to see all of those who made us so welcome, the branch president, relief society president, all from when we were there. The tears just streamed down my cheeks, what a great love and compassion I felt in my heart for all those who loved us so much. Didn't care about our past, only about helping us and teaching us about the truths of the gospel.
True Love is a process. True loves requires personal action. Love must be continuing to be real. Love takes time . . . speak and reassure others of our love and the long time it takes to prove it by our actions. Real love does take time. The Great Shepherd had the same thought in mind when he taught, "If ye love me , keep my commandments" and "If ye love me feed my sheep" Love is a process. . . and we can often best show our love though the processess of feeding and keeping. Marvin Ashton
This is why we should pray with all the energy of our heartsw that we might possess the pure love of Christ - Moroni 7:48
Thanks to all of you who have shown me how to love, and loved me for being me!!!!
Saturday after the rodeo, we headed to Randlett, where Joe had aranged a hot date for he and Dixon, and since they were broke they had the girls to the house for hamburgars and hotdogs, and then watched the cowboy way in the house trailer. Dixon had a ton of fun, and really enjoyed his date. It makes me laugh to see those boys together, they bring out the best in each other.
Casy and I visited with Shane and Lisa, helped with a few chores and had much fun!! Thanks to the Frosts and Borens for a great weekend!!
Sunday morning we headed to the little Branch in Randlett. WOW is all i can say, so special to me. Its where I discovered the gospel of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints. Overwhelming thougths overcame me as I sat and listened to the talks. THen we got to see all of those who made us so welcome, the branch president, relief society president, all from when we were there. The tears just streamed down my cheeks, what a great love and compassion I felt in my heart for all those who loved us so much. Didn't care about our past, only about helping us and teaching us about the truths of the gospel.
True Love is a process. True loves requires personal action. Love must be continuing to be real. Love takes time . . . speak and reassure others of our love and the long time it takes to prove it by our actions. Real love does take time. The Great Shepherd had the same thought in mind when he taught, "If ye love me , keep my commandments" and "If ye love me feed my sheep" Love is a process. . . and we can often best show our love though the processess of feeding and keeping. Marvin Ashton
This is why we should pray with all the energy of our heartsw that we might possess the pure love of Christ - Moroni 7:48
Thanks to all of you who have shown me how to love, and loved me for being me!!!!
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Back to School!!
This week has been back to school. KyLeigh is a second grader, Shad is a Fifth Grader, and Dixon a jr, and Casy the Science Teacher, with his newly acquired masters.
KyLeigh is so excited, she could barely go to sleep on Tuesday night after back to school night. Her teacher Mrs.Worthington has a rat and a snake. That and snacks are her favorite so far.
SHad has Mrs.Keen, who is in our ward and he had her in primary. She is a great girl, played college basketball, and is a great teacher he is excited.
Dixon, needless to say was not excited to go back. Although I am pretty sure he is glad to be getting closer to moving out on his own!!
Summer has been fun, lots of mountain horse rides, practicing, competing, swimming, laughing, and lots of hauling hay!!!! The fresh air in the mountains does a body so good!!! I took a 3 year old up tonight for a big ride, she did awesome. We made it close to the top of the red cliffs, and you could see so many ridges and skylines. Nothing like that, to clear your thoughts.
Reminded me to step back and take a look at the good things in peoples lives. Sometimes its easy to become offended and mad. Needless to say I have much improvement to do in this area!!! I only want to be positive and really use the law of attraction. It works, if you think those positive thoughts and put your mind to use, as well as your hands good things will come of it.
Well here's to a great school year, Dixon did well in Delta last weekend, 3rd in the calf roping on Friday with a 9.5, and 7Th in the dogging with a 7.0 and 4Th in the team roping. Saturday i think we scored a few points in the calf roping, everything else went south!!!! We are headed to Randolph this weekend, for a one day waa-hoo.
KyLeigh is so excited, she could barely go to sleep on Tuesday night after back to school night. Her teacher Mrs.Worthington has a rat and a snake. That and snacks are her favorite so far.
SHad has Mrs.Keen, who is in our ward and he had her in primary. She is a great girl, played college basketball, and is a great teacher he is excited.
Dixon, needless to say was not excited to go back. Although I am pretty sure he is glad to be getting closer to moving out on his own!!
Summer has been fun, lots of mountain horse rides, practicing, competing, swimming, laughing, and lots of hauling hay!!!! The fresh air in the mountains does a body so good!!! I took a 3 year old up tonight for a big ride, she did awesome. We made it close to the top of the red cliffs, and you could see so many ridges and skylines. Nothing like that, to clear your thoughts.
Reminded me to step back and take a look at the good things in peoples lives. Sometimes its easy to become offended and mad. Needless to say I have much improvement to do in this area!!! I only want to be positive and really use the law of attraction. It works, if you think those positive thoughts and put your mind to use, as well as your hands good things will come of it.
Well here's to a great school year, Dixon did well in Delta last weekend, 3rd in the calf roping on Friday with a 9.5, and 7Th in the dogging with a 7.0 and 4Th in the team roping. Saturday i think we scored a few points in the calf roping, everything else went south!!!! We are headed to Randolph this weekend, for a one day waa-hoo.
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Saturday, August 8, 2009
tagged by cara!!!
8 things to look forward to:
1. My next birthday, ha!
2. Temple marriages with my children
3. Kids living their dreams, and acomplishing goals
4. Roping and Running barrels in Arizona when my children are grown with Casy!!!
5. Riding great horses
6. Always having great friends
7. Lunch! YUM
8. Sunday's - they are my favorite! NAP
9. 50 years of marriage to the same man
10. World Championships for my kids!
8 things I did this weekend
1. Laundry
2. Washed a pig
3. Rode some colts in a pleasure class, winning a blue
4. Watched my kids win some blue ribbons riding their horses
5. Church
6. Nap
7. Mowed the lawn
8. Talked on the phone a little to my buddy joseph
9. Helped at a 4-h show
10. Washed horses
8 things I wish I could do.
1. Swim
2. More Faith
3. Always see the positive
4. Love more
5. Worry Less
6. Dream big
7. Sleep less
8. Live Long
9. Run farther faster
10. Always find the good in others!!!
8 shows I watch:
1. I don't watch T.V.
8 places I would travel
1. Tibet
2.China
3.Russia
4.East Coast
5.Mongolia
6. Australia
7. New Zealand
8. West Coast
9. Oklahoma
10. Caribean
8 people I tag:
1.Lisa Woodland
2.Marrisa Davis
3.Casy WInn
4.Jade Witbeck
5. DAnna Shaw
6.Stacey Call
7. STephanie Gilepse
8. Teresa Fackrell
9. My sister
1. My next birthday, ha!
2. Temple marriages with my children
3. Kids living their dreams, and acomplishing goals
4. Roping and Running barrels in Arizona when my children are grown with Casy!!!
5. Riding great horses
6. Always having great friends
7. Lunch! YUM
8. Sunday's - they are my favorite! NAP
9. 50 years of marriage to the same man
10. World Championships for my kids!
8 things I did this weekend
1. Laundry
2. Washed a pig
3. Rode some colts in a pleasure class, winning a blue
4. Watched my kids win some blue ribbons riding their horses
5. Church
6. Nap
7. Mowed the lawn
8. Talked on the phone a little to my buddy joseph
9. Helped at a 4-h show
10. Washed horses
8 things I wish I could do.
1. Swim
2. More Faith
3. Always see the positive
4. Love more
5. Worry Less
6. Dream big
7. Sleep less
8. Live Long
9. Run farther faster
10. Always find the good in others!!!
8 shows I watch:
1. I don't watch T.V.
8 places I would travel
1. Tibet
2.China
3.Russia
4.East Coast
5.Mongolia
6. Australia
7. New Zealand
8. West Coast
9. Oklahoma
10. Caribean
8 people I tag:
1.Lisa Woodland
2.Marrisa Davis
3.Casy WInn
4.Jade Witbeck
5. DAnna Shaw
6.Stacey Call
7. STephanie Gilepse
8. Teresa Fackrell
9. My sister
Fair week is over !!!!!! YEH!!!!
Fair week is complete!! Can't say how happy I am about that. We had a new experience, and showed the cutest dang pig!!! Just barely weighing in at 230, after much prayer, and lots of his favorite cake mix on top of his pig food, Porkie made the cut!!!!
It was fun, Shad did a good job showing him and selling him. He made 500, and was a little sad to see him go.
Shad and Dixon had a great run in the team roping on Tuesday night. A 6.3, ended up just barely getting them a check. They were excited, and it was lots of fun. KyLeigh Jo was in the queen contest, and just came up short of the title. She did so awesome, and I was so proud.
Dixon is back at high school rodeo this weekend, ended up 2ND in the calf roping with a 10.2 and first in the bull riding. I can't believe how time fly he will be a Jr this year!!!
I turned a year older last week, and when I ran the barrels on Wednesday, my little girl became a star at the microphone!!! It was dang cute, and made my day as she sang Happy Birthday to me. Of course she added the part that said I look like a monkey and I am one to. So lucky!!!!
Casy will have to go back to school this week, and the kids head back shortly after that. Summer has been the best time. Casy and I went to the mountain for my birthday, went horse riding, slept in,ate, played cards, and laughed. Good times, just living the dream, man am I lucky!!!
It was fun, Shad did a good job showing him and selling him. He made 500, and was a little sad to see him go.
Shad and Dixon had a great run in the team roping on Tuesday night. A 6.3, ended up just barely getting them a check. They were excited, and it was lots of fun. KyLeigh Jo was in the queen contest, and just came up short of the title. She did so awesome, and I was so proud.
Dixon is back at high school rodeo this weekend, ended up 2ND in the calf roping with a 10.2 and first in the bull riding. I can't believe how time fly he will be a Jr this year!!!
I turned a year older last week, and when I ran the barrels on Wednesday, my little girl became a star at the microphone!!! It was dang cute, and made my day as she sang Happy Birthday to me. Of course she added the part that said I look like a monkey and I am one to. So lucky!!!!
Casy will have to go back to school this week, and the kids head back shortly after that. Summer has been the best time. Casy and I went to the mountain for my birthday, went horse riding, slept in,ate, played cards, and laughed. Good times, just living the dream, man am I lucky!!!
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