Wordless Wednesday #3

Ahh... I m nice & numb! Home in about an hour, then a nap!

Reflecting back on this Fourth of July weekend....

We were super busy this year, as ALWAYS! On Friday the 3rd, Jeff got home early in the morning, then we got up and got the cleaning (me) and cooking (Jeffey) done.... as we had our annual Friends and family BBQ that evening. It was lots of fun, and Brandi & Shane brought their newest addition, Cash for us to love on. Oh, they brought tons of FANTASTIC fireworks. (thank you for sharing with us!) We (Jess, Jason, kiddo's, Debbie & her California family, Damian and Dawnee & Shultz, Ron, Marisa Jayk and Miranda, and my faithful fans, Mom & Dad) had a great time "OHHH, AHHH-ing" at the fireworks! Thank the LORD for great family and friends!
Early on the 4th, Jeffey headed to the Fire Hall to wash the firetrucks for the parade. He came home long enough to change into his uniform (super handsome) and head back to take the trucks in the parade.... Andy went with him to throw candy. Marisa and I got the Anniversary party stuff ready, then we all headed to the parade. We sat with my grandparents who have sat at the SAME place to watch the parade for 70 years. No, I am not exaggerating! They have been there EVERY year in the same spot! Funny, huh? So, we sat as a FAMILY to watch the parade.... it was nice to just watch this year, as my children and I have NEVER just watched the parade!!! We seem to always participate! Most likely we will again next year. Anyhow, it was a lovely parade, and the kids enjoyed catching candy with their newly-introduced-cousins.
Then we came home and had a lovely lunch with most of the Betson family, then had cake and ice cream in my Grandparents honor. It was a lovely afternoon, and my gparents seemed to really enjoy visiting with the family and the folks that stopped by. Jeffey left at 4:00 to prepare the fireworks display, and was gone with that until 11:00 p.m. ARGH!!!!! But, public service must be done!
Meggie & I had a nap, and then we all got ready to go to the rodeo. It was a wonderful rodeo, and the stock/cowboys were really good! We were definitely entertained! Loved the pretty girls riding with the flags, the awesome saddle bronc riders that fell into the mud, and the bull riding! WHOO HOOO! It was our favorite! Then the lights came down, and fireworks came up! It was a great display, and we were so impressed! WHOO HOO! That's our Daddy-O lighting them off! YEA! God Bless the USA!
Sunday, we spent cleaning up from the parties. We did get over to Chadron to see the new Ice Age movie with Jess and Jason & and family. It was a great movie, and the kiddo's loved it-minus Meggie. She still can't really sit still for movies. She is like her Mom, and really isn't a TV watcher. So, I took her to the potty 5 million times, coaxed her to eat her popcorn, and just wrestled her in her seat! Not fun for Mommy! Oh, well, we tried!
Last night the boys had their game in the Tournament at Chadron. They played Chadron Red, and really forgot to bring their game with them.... they didn't play as well as they did last week, and didn't have the drive, either. SO, we lost..... bummer. But Andy's buddy, Tyler got to play the winning team. So we watched them play the championship game at 8:00. Blue team beat the Red team! Tyler's team WON! WHOO HOO! It was fun to watch! Then we headed to McD's for a celebratory supper.... (UGH!)
Lights out when we got home..... Mommy really tired!

WHOO HOO! Independence!

On July 4, 1776, the Second Continental Congress, meeting in Philadelphia in the Pennsylvania State House (now Independence Hall), approved the Declaration of Independence, severing the colonies' ties to the British Crown.

OH MY! That was a hurricane!

Last night, we were at the Rodeo doing the concessions... and it was a torrential DOWNPOUR! How miserable for the crowd and cowboys! We did pretty well with our concessions, despite the crappy weather. The boys didn't get to sell any raffle tickets, but plan for tonight, and the night of the 4th. BUMMER! We hope the weather shapes up for the remaineder of the weekend...
After we did concessions until 9:45, Lisa and the kids and I made a run for it in the rain to the Yukon, and my flip flops got stuck in the river of mud and poop! It was at least 7 inches deep with water near the concessions/restrooms! HOLY MOLEY! So, we drove to the west side of the arena, and proceeded to watch the rodeo, and have a few cocktails. VERY FUN, and very nice to visit with Lisa...... been too darn busy lately for socializing!
Anyhow, we have a BBQ tonight, then a family reunion/65th Anniversary party for my grandparents tomorrow..... Then Jeffey has the fireworks for the city to get ready for, and shoot off at the rodeo.... the kids and I will be going to the rodeo, too. So, we have a busy couple of days.... come and join us!

Thriving Thursday!

(Celeste, Jennifer, myself. Taken by Ms. Ronna)

Last night we traveled to Chadron again for another tournament baseball game. AND WE WON! WHOOO HOO! We beat the Chadron Black team who has lost only one game. It was a tough go, though. AND, Matt got to play due to a precious little man J. who got mutton busted, and broke his collar bone. So, Matt made two awesome hits, and ended up making 2 points for us! We WERE SOOOO PROUD of him and his brother Andy. Andy played extremely well defensively. He threw many outs, and especially a couple to home to our pitcher Blaine, who got them out at the home plate. AWESOME! We were screaming in the stands with excitement! It was so great to see our boys play to their potential.


The last play of the game was extremely controversial to some. Andy threw the ball to Trevor L. on second base who stepped on the bag for the forced out. The umpire called it safe!?!?!? He obviously didn't see the force. THERE was a huge meeting of the minds of the coaches, umpire, and other official people near first base. Coach L. kept on the official for the correct decision, he really stuck up for our team.... so proud we were! (In the mean time, the Black team ran their players around the bases for a couple more runs-points- to our dismay!- they ended up NOT counting) So, the decision was made that the player on second was out! Game OVER! WE WON 9 to 5! Thank you LORD for the self esteem our boys just gained...... Coach L. was so proud, he was moved to tears! -

p.s. This is the song my kids LOVE right now.... so funny to hear Meggie sing, "Po, po, po, poker face!" And they are all dancing around!


Plan for the day:


-We picked up trash at the rodeo grounds..........(check)


-Clean up the house...again...toilets and ect......................


-Make some bling for the 65th Anniversary party.........


-Frost the cupcakes...........................


-Relax ?..............................


-Ummm......to the rodeo grounds to work Concessions all evening.

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