Anniversaries, Birthdays, and Guardian Angels

Today is our 41st anniversary. Hard to believe that it has been that long. We spent last evening with Dora and her family. We celebrated Maclay's birthday (a week late), Paul's dad's birthday was on Friday, and today our anniversary. Both families together. Paul (Skeen) grilled hamburgers and hot dogs. Salads, chips, etc., then birthday cake and ice cream. The kids had a great time together. Especially Jackson and Paul's youngest brother's 2-year-old daughter flooded the bathroom. They somehow got the basin plugged and turned on the water. They had such a good time, but had about an inch of water on the floor when they were discovered. Everyone thought they were outside with the other kids. They were both totally soaked.

Maclay had a great time, but none of my pictures turned out well enough to post.

Hayden will be 5 months tomorrow, and has 2 teeth now. He is growing up so fast. He does not like it when the other boys come up on him fast. He seems to be really afraid.

Another hard to believe is the fact that our oldest will be 40 and our youngest will be 30 within the next 2 weeks. How time flies!!!

While we were traveling to Dora's, Vonda called to update us on the results of yesterday's rodeo. Austin was bucked off both his horse and bull, with no time. Also no time on chute dogging. Melissa knocked over a barrel and had a 5 second penalty. Cody was in 5th place in barrels in his division.
(He finished in 8th place at the end of today, and also 8th in goat tail tying.)

They were on the way to an "Extreme Bull Ride" and Austin was riding.

Part way through dinner, Stephanie came in crying. She had just talked to her mom and found out that Austin had been bucked of the bull and got his head stepped on. His guardian angel was working overtime last night. He had his helmet on and his head is okay.

The helmet was completely destroyed!

Thank goodnes for the the helmet, as it could have been his head.

A bruise on the face and a little shook up for a bit!

After everyone calmed down, we got a better report. He covered his first bull and got pretty high points. The second ride was the disastrous one. But he took overall 2nd place and got a check for $1500.00. We know what part of it will go for - a new helmet.

I think the guardian angels for all by grandsons are working overtime. From midnight walks to climbing, to rodeo. Even Hayden and his problems the first few days of his life.