The Birthday Bash

Well, the party was a huge success! Everyone seemed to have a lovely time in spite of the lack of working air conditioning. It was a little warmish in the building, but we all survived!

We saw family we don't usually get to see and some that we never see. After the cake and ice cream was devoured my Dad thought Grandma should do a little trick roping to show everyone she still has it. So, she wowed everyone wearing her dress and corsage!!!

My Dad, being the showman he is, didn't think Grandma roping was enough. All the kids were brought out and did their tricks too. All but Snort and Rowdy showed what they had. Snort was napping and Rowdy had been a little too rowdy and went home early with his dad.

And for some unknown reason he thought the five of us should do something too. So, sis#2 did some of her flat work as we call it. She was wearing little slip on shoes. That worked out ok.

Sis#3 did her 3 ropes at once ditty and it went good.

I was next. I had on these cool looking mules with bronc riders painted on the toes I got a couple years ago at the National Finals Rodeo. These are not shoes for roping! I just kicked them off and did the Texas Skip barefoot. It was a first for me. Hey, I can add that to the list! I didn't hurt myself too bad, but my right foot is a little sore even yet.

We finally talked brother into doing the 50 foot wedding ring. It's no big deal for him. He was wearing boots and jeans!

Sis#3 was feeling shy and didn't want to do anything. She should know by now that Dad doesn't let things like that go! She finally wandered out and did her part. I think the exhastion of making a beautiful yummy cake for 100 plus finally got to her actually.

What really matters is that Grandma had a good day!

Yesterday morning when I went in for worship I was a little late. I wound up sitting on the back row with 3 of the nephews. I realized before the announcements were over that Grandma was no where to be seen. I was trying to figure out how I was gonna go find her and not make a big fuss with the kids. Just about then she came in and found a seat. I found out later she was in one of the classrooms trying to write a thank you note to be read. Apparantly, she was having a problem find the words for what she was wanting to say. I think she was a little overwhelmed that so many people had come from so far for her birthday. Sis#2 was in there with one of her boys and said exactly what Grandma needed to hear. She said, "Grandma, I'm just glad everyone came together for your birthday when you could enjoy it and not your funeral."

Grandma said, "Well, you're right."

Sometimes we just need a little perspective no matter how old we are!!

Grandma's 90th Birthday

Hey everybody! It's been ages since I've been on this little blog thing. It's been a long, long couple weeks filled with work, work, and work!

Now that all that is over for a minute, it's time to focus on Grandma's 90th birthday celebration. I can't believe my Grandma is 90!!! Or at least she will be next Sunday. We're having a big shindig next Saturday in town.

So the planning is on! I'm headed to town tonight to shop for cake ingredients. Sis#3 is making the big ol' birthday cake tomorrow! She makes amazing cakes and I'm not kidding! If she'd been born in New York she could've worked for that famous cake lady Sylvia Weinstock. That wasn't her calling though. She was born and raised in Oklahoma so we get to enjoy her wonderful cakes!!! Then, I'm back to town on Thursday night for the rest of the stuff.

There will be people there Saturday that I've never met. I've been getting emails from one of Grandma's cousins who lives in Florida. She won't be able to make it, but her daughter will come who lives in OKC. I didn't know about the daughter in OKC.

I think Grandma is looking forward to it. I am too. How many of us will get a 90th party? Not too many I'm guessing!!!!

Stay cool!

Kitty Update

Well, we knew it would happen. Ava and Emma are actually The Lone Ranger and Indiana Jones!!! We know nothing about kitties around our place. We obviously need help!

These two little yellow and white cuties are adapting to their new life in our barn just fine. They know all the great hiding places! So far they've managed to stay out of the way of the horses and the mules. And I caught my Dad holding one and listening to him purr. I was shocked to say the least, and I had to chuckle just a little to myself!!!

So, I guess we'll see how Ranger and Indy get along when they're both full grown Tom cats. That is I guess we'll see if they hang around! I've heard Tom cats wander a lot. That could be a problem!!!

Brother's Birthday

I missed writing about my brother's birthday. It's not that I forgot his birthday, I just didn't write about it. It was a couple days ago. He turned 33. That's unbelievable! How could my brother, who I took care of when he was little be 33!

Last night we gathered at our favorite local Mexican spot to celebrate. There were only a few of us, but we had a nice time. When we were leaving I told brother and dad that I didn't even remember 33. All night that bothered me. While I was doing some work I brought home I was pondering this subject. I still couldn't remember what was happening in my life at the age of 33.

Today, while at work, I was oiling some pieces of tack. This particular job gives me time to think since it's basically a no brainer. The answer to the question finally popped into my head! I was so glad! That year, the year before I became "Aunt Red", I was the caregiver for my great uncle. He moved her from Texas and lived with my Grandma who lives here on the place.

I think the reason I couldn't remember 33 was that that year is sometimes a blurr. There was a lot going on! I think it might've have been a trial run for when my parents are elderly and in need of care, which I hope is many years from now! Not that I don't want to care for them, but they are still too young for that.

Anyway, 33 seems like a long time ago now! That was 6 nephews and 2 nieces ago!!!!!

A long June

Well, it's July. Half the year is over! Isn't that amazing? June seems like it has been a very long month. It could be because I've been working so much. I think I had 3 days off from work for the whole month. One of those was spent in the creek working on fence.

I wish that July was gonna be different, but it's not. August and January are my favorite months of the year. August we get to recover from the busy May through July run and January is time to recover from October through December! Funny thing is that the weather couldn't be more opposite in two months than August and January. Maybe if I work her another 13 years I'll get use to it!!!

Have a great July everybody!! Stay cool.