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!!