Fun in the California Sun

Ok so I have a few minutes to write some thoughts. I have been going 9.0 for a while, and I am waiting on a phone call. So KyLeigh and I jumped in the $$ rig for an adventure. We took King, the ranches stallion to L.A.X. to fly to Hawaii!!
It was a good time, hot in the sun but we made it safely and helped him load on the airline.
After we drove to New Port Beach found a room, then met up with the Kemps. We had an unbeliavable fantastic time. First we had to go shopping to find a swim suit. It's one thing KyLeigh loves is to SHOP!!! I think she must come from another mother. She even had me in the dressing room trying on cute stuff. What a fun time. Off to the beach she is scared of not one thing!! Out into the waves she went, went Conner came they were being crazy on the boogie boards.
We played volleyball, laughed, told a few good stories. What a good time. Made it home safe and back to doing what we love. riding and roping keeping the running shoes warm!!! Good times at the Winn place. Dixon is spending the week with Joe in the basin, they are working hard, and have entered some ameutuer rodeo's over the 4th. Shad has Taylor Boren here., they have been at wrestling camp first of the week and then they are going to rope some days at the double dollar. KyLeigh has been helping Grandma and dad.

State Champion Bull Rider

Dixon Winn 2010 UHSRA State Champion Bull Rider!!! What an exciting week for the Winn bunch. Dixon had a successful state finals in all his events. His hard work has payed off and in the end, satisfaction. He posted a score in the first round of a 76, placing second next to Joe Frost who had an awesome ride of 82. Second round we rode forever!!! And I mean forever, the buzzer didn't ring and it was a trashy bull, Dixon ended up 71 and fifth in the round. Coming into the shortgo we had a lead of one point. He made the ride of his life on With Dr. into his hand and ended up with 81 points. Also winning the calf roping short-go and missing nationals by 3 points. Team roping we roped good in the first round and fell short in the second round, missing the short go. So proud of Dixon and for gritting his teeth and accomplishing his goals!!! So proud of all his good friends, for making some great rides and runs as well. here we come Gillette!!!

thought

"Success is neither magical or mysterious. Success is the natural consequence of consistently applying the basic fundamentals."
- Rohn, Jim

Determintaion is the wake up call to the human will

Little bit of time for some human reflection, still snowing on a great spring day in April here in Utah!! As a have been down the road the last month, I have really spent some personal time on becoming a better person. I have been reading a book by Anthony Robbins - Awaken the Giant Within. The only real time I give myself to read is while I'm driving or riding the bike at the gym.
The chapter this morning was a about goals, I have learned about asking questions, changing your metaphors, the ten emotions of power.
they are 1. love and warmth, 2. appreciation and gratitude, 3. excitement and passion, 4. determination, 5.flexibility, 7. confidence, 8.cheerfulness, 9. vitality, 10. contribution. We need to plant these emotions daily, and watch our lives grow with vitality like we have never seen before!!
I believe it, our lives are a gift, lets unwrap it everyday and see someone's expression change by the gifts we give.
Our family is doing well. Dixon is drawing near on his jr year, he is developing some excellent talents in so many areas. What a giant he has become. His talents are coming together. Shad has had an extraordinary year as a fifth grader, the wrestling program at UVU really helped him become better in lots of avenues of his life.
KyLeigh Jo was baptized recently and what a wonderful blessing she is to our little family.
I have been working in Holden for Greg Kesler, it has been a super experience for me, they have some great opportunities and some really good boys who are working their as well. My life is rich, preparing to run a half marathon before summer and a full marathon by the end of the year. Learning to swim, continue to work on my horsemanship and heading skills, in ten years i will be a number 8. Pull your boot straps up, cant wait!!

thought for the day

"For the friendship of two, the patience of one is required."
- Proverb, Indian

great full for awesome friends, so good to see you each day, on the weekends!!!