Round Valley Rodeo 2009 Buddy and Dickie

Round Valley Rodeo 2009 Merr and Chemo

4th of JULY FEVER

This weekend has been a very crazy one for the quick over view. Merrilea and Dickie decided they would run in the 4th of July Rodeo, SAY WHAT? yeah thats right. Last year was not very productive in the Rodeo Arena, Merr hardly rode at all with the reumatic fever keeping her home alot of the summer. They've been working to get ready, hitting jackpots and practicing at Nanas. They both ended up in the "slack" on Friday the 3rd. Merrilea was very excited and nervous..........(hey it's been 17 years ago since she ran the 4th) They arena was very muddy and ole' Chemo was not real excited , but they ran great and she was very happy to be a part of the Rodeo moment again. Dickie roped with Buddy and things just were not meant to be, Buddy broke out and Dickie legged up! It's all good though. The Family was there to cheer them on and I think that made it even more FUN and memorable. The Family headed to the Lunds that evening to decorate the Rodeo Club Float and be ready for the parade on Saturday! GREAT turn out lots of families were there to decorate. We all had a BIG laugh and enjoyed each others company on a cool Summer Evening. The parade was a good time. Rustyn rode in his 1st parade. Dickie got a little torturing as the truck that pulled the float had a sign on it that said.....
"Look who turned 50 oh what a thrill, he can hardly ride over the Hill" he just grinned a shook his head, and followed and roped the dummy for the whole parade route. The netest thing about the parade was later that day they announced " THE RVRCE won 2nd prize in the Parade". Everyone was excited. Finally made it to the Fire works, we head over to the Spr. Park, it gives you a straight shot to the Airport. Great Fun, Great Times and a perfect ending to a 4th of July weekend.

Jumpin Frogs Action

Wow what a fun Party for the Lady Softball Jumpin' Frogs. Mylea has participated on a great team this Spring. We attended the Banquet and all the girls received awards and a trophy this season they went 11-1 WOW! Mylea received the " Miss Pump Up and Most Aggressive" player . She was very excited and we had a great time helping with the Team throught outthe season.

Where the Hell is Quemado, New Mexico

I know this photo doesn't look like much
but Merr ran her first Barrel Race in 1968 on ole' Shorty here at the old Quemado New Mexico Arena. WOW you've come along way baby. They rebuilt the Arena this past year 2009 and we took Mylea to a Jr Rodeo there. We had a great time with the Penrods, and the Lunds. We hooked up our 3 Canopy's together and made your own bleachers. Lots of Laughs and memories.

All the way to Quemado New Mexico for a A Jr Rodeo. Mylea

and Leaf Getter were AWESOME they won 3rd in the
Barrel Racing and 4th in Flag Racing.

Rustyn Thomas McBride

Moving on into Grandparenthood?

Whoa and I do mean whoa! Richard and I are a bit overwhelmed with this new chapter that has been opened up in our lives this past week. Words cannot explain how we feel as reality sets in and we look at little Rustyn Thomas McBride. Emotions run wild as we recap the week and cannot believe how wonderful this small little person has changed all our lives in less than 1 week. Well done Amanda and Wes! Stay tuned for pictures.