San Angelo Roping

It takes too long to move the pictures below the text and my cut and paste doesn't work on blogger???? Anywho...here are a few pics to start...then a fun description of our weekend and more pictures!

See my horsie hanging out of my pocket..he wouldn't stay in, I was too busy. Also, check out the big paci I found!

Peek-a-boo

Thanks alot Uncle Chip! Sooo not nice.

Daddy entertaining the stinker.

Deep thoughts

Not so sure about the new mascot...hmnmm.

Sweet Uncle Chili getting some Lena Kate lovin.

Watching the action with Mr. Rick.

This past weekend we made it to the annual San Angelo Roping Fiesta. We've been trying to go for several years and just had not been able to get there, but this year we finally made it-little one in tow. We spent all afternoon Saturday and Sunday at the Roping. It was lots of fun and tons of work for Mama who spent lots of time trying to entertain a 10 month old that was missing her nap. Lena Kate managed to play with rocks and grass and shotgun shells like a little country girl should. Overall she was a good girl especially since she was still recovering from a stomach bug:) I'm proud to say that although I shopped a little at the booths in the Coliseum I only bought a coke and some peanut M&M's. That's it! Can you believe I didn't get any cute rodeo gear? I was proud of myself. I did have trouble passing up a t-shirt for Lena Kate that said, "Yes...I was raised in a barn." on the front. It was too cute, but I withstood the temptation. Lane was shocked.

By the end of the first day I retired my boots. They tend to rub blisters on my big toes. Lane says I just need to wear them more, but I'm not so sure they won't always do that...which makes me sad because I really like them. Lane got them for me a few years ago. Hopefully, Lane is right.

On a brighter note, the weather was great. Lena Kate did get rosy cheeks and nose since I didn't put sunscreen on her. I know, I know- BAD MAMA. It wasn't too bad though. I lathered her up on Sunday. It was a little cool in the mornings but the weather was perfect for Lena Kate to sport her cute moccasins that Leelee got her. They match almost every fall outfit she has. I wish I had some as comfortable as hers seemed to be. She will be getting boots for her birthday! Won't my little cowgirl be cute?!

We really enjoyed visiting and hanging out with Lena Kate's Uncle Chili (Lane's bff and cousin)and Aunt Carla. They are so sweet to Lena Kate and I can't wait for their first little cowboy or cowgirl to come along....in a few years;) I don't want to rush them, I know the future grandparents are doing a great job of that already. Saturday night we went over to Chip (Chili's Dad) and Kelley's for a steak dinner. It was super yummy and followed with some excellent bread pudding with a hard sauce. I DID go back for a second helping and I'm sure my love handles thank me for it. Lena Kate also had fun playing with the dog toys (she found the huge pacifier first...big shocker) and a beer box before she went to bed after such a long day. She even chased their doggie Channel but the little doggie was too scared and fast. We are so fortunate that she will go to bed anywhere. We took the pack and play and I just put her down in Annabelle's room and she conked out, no problem:) We missed Great Kelley and Leelee and Grandpa this weekend since they were all out of town. Lena Kate was sad to not get to see them too:) Mama took some picture to make sure they got to "see" her there.

I'm so blessed to have married into such a wonderful family and group of friends. Thanks and praises to God for blessing our family over and over again.