Windmills

My friends hubby posted a blog about his drive form Iowa to Wisconsin. He wrote quite nicely and made me think about my dad.
He has been gone since 1993.Before he died he had carved me a windmill out of walnut.I was always saying..."I spy a windmill" and in Iowa,that is all the time. So, while I was upstairs in my room, my dad would be carving this windmill in secret because he wanted to give it to me for Christmas. All need to realize that "secret" in my family is the hardest word in the dictionary,next to "sorry"!
Well, it was the best surprise I have ever had at Christmas. Not one has beat it yet, my hubby has came the closest,with a set of horseshoe earrings,necklace, and bracelet to match. ;-)

I keep that windmill in a glass/oak case that was made for me by an "x boyfriend" solely for the windmill.
Nice memories,I am so glad I visited their blog...Along with nice little stories, they post recipes and all sorts of goodies about anything at all,
http://jjmeyer.blogspot.com/

My latest Birthday cake

This cake was made for my Great Niece,Elizabeth Lynn's 3rd birthday!She insisted on a ladybug,so I just had to make one for her!
The trouble with this cake is that it took me 3 cakes to get her finished.2 were tossed out to the ducks....

Sorry,update on LYR 2007

Ok,
So,Kendall didn't make the 8 second mark this year ,but he came so close! His last ride was great! I was so proud of him.The announcer even had time to say..'THIS BOY DREW A JUMPER!" Anyway,I think he is finally figuring out that he has to do a lot more than just set up there and think he's cool! He worked hard this season,too bad they didn't have a prize for most improved! OF course,I forgot my camera....

Just a few pics so far this summer.

Youth Rodeo season 2007 cont.

Well,
Sunday the 23rd proved to be a banner day for Kendall with his steer riding. I could actually see improvement!He looked to be trying to balance and stay on instead of picking a place to land!
His ride lasted about 3 seconds,a bit more maybe,and guess what? MOM FORGOT HER CAMERA! I could have had a dozen shots of him and forgot the darn camera on the desk.We were all bummed....maybe not me,because I didn't have to worry about what I took a picture of,and I got to see Kendall not look at him through a view finder.
He has one more ride this season and I am hopping he at least makes some points.Only two boys have even placed,and only one time each meaning ONE solid ride and Kendall has hope of placing.He will ride the 6th for the Leon Rodeo,but,as he says,"Anyone can ride there." Still, he needs the experience!

Start of Youth Rodeo season 2007

Well,Kendall's first ride of the season was Sunday the 10th.
As usual,I was a wreck,but I managed to get a great action shot of him.So, Kendall didn't get his 8 second ride,but Mommy got a good picture for the first time!
I told him,he'd better start staying on a bit longer.I don't get to see anything if I have to pay attention to the darn camera!
P.s. Can you see where Kendall's eye's are???That is EXACTLY where he landed.Will he ever learn not to pick a spot to land until AFTER the buzzer???

Long Live the Dodge...in someone else's driveway!

The Dodge has been totaled! I am sad and happy all at once.One more bad thing is Travis has decided to WAIT to get another truck.I guess it is best,pay down our other stuff and then get another new one.Used will have to do.Any how,at 20$ a gallon for gas,ain't nobody gonna want a new truck.Should be able to buy one dirt cheep........YEAH RIGHT!
Adios mi amigo,it was fun while it lasted...Good grief,it's like I just lost my best friend.I gotta get over it!