Mutton Bustin at the San Angelo Stock Show & Rodeo

Tristan was nominated by his school, San Angelo Christian Academy, to be in the Mutton Bustin' Contest at our local Stock Show and Rodeo on the opening night. He was so excited to participate. Here are the pictures from the night.

Good to Go!

Getting fitted with his Gear:

Now all he needed were his Chaps his Uncle Matt bought him a while back:


Cheering on the Cowboys:

Pop Pop and Chris came to watch him ride, along with Pop and Pam, Heather B.'s Dad, Jana, John, Ashley, and Wayne.

Finalizing his gear before he goes back for the contest.

I love you!

The ride of his life:

Great Job Cowboy!

Waiting on the others to finish their ride:

He got 3rd place!!! We are so proud!!!

His trophy! As soon as he got home, it went straight on his trophy shelf.

Time with Cousins over the last two weekends...

Anytime any of these kids get together, the day is full of fun and excitement. Check out a few pictures of the fun I have watching them eat, play, and craft....

MY TIME WITH "MINI ME"....
BREAKFAST










LUNCH








WE HAVE COLOR TABLETS FOR BATHS, THE KIDS ALL LOVE THEM!










RELAXING IN OUR BOXERS










AND THE THREE MUSKATEERS...
PLAYING CHECKERS










FUNNY FACES










BOYS WORKING ON THE PUMPKIN PROJECT











DONUTS IN THE MORNING (RITUAL WE DO EVERYTIME THEY ARE WITH US)









FUN AT HOBBY LOBBY WHILE PICKING OUT CRAFTS TO DO









PLAY THEY DID FOR ME WITH THIER MASKS AFTER PROJECTING








THANKS TO KK, JIMBO AND ASHLEY FOR LETTING US BORROW YOUR KIDS FROM TIME TO TIME!

Grandparent's Day

GRANDPARENTS

Few can bring the warmth
We can find in their embrace,
And little more is needed to bring love.
Than the smile on their face.

They've a supply of precious stories,
Yet they've time to wipe a tear,
Or give us reasons to make us laugh,
They grow more precious through the years.

I believe that God sent us Grandparents
As our legacy from above,
To share the moments of our life,
As extra measures of His love.

~Author Unknown~

Even though you were not all able to be there to share in this lunch with him, I still wanted to tell you all...
Thanks for being such wonderful Grandparents to our son!!!


Tristan was a lucky Little Man to have three of his grandparents join him for a lunch at school. He had planned a special book for each of them and a little something as well. Ojo, Otto, and PopPop all met him at his school for a fun lunch and family time. Once there, he gave them his books he made for them and their gift. He made sure to read the books to them so that they knew what he had written about them.

Time With Daddy

Tristan spent most of his summer with his Daddy, Heather B and Lilly. They were gracious enough to take pictures and send them to me to show you how his summer went. I am so sorry I have been so busy and hadn't had time to post them until now.

They hung out on the Ranch a lot, but they did have lots of play time too. Tristan learned how to drive a dune buggy with Daddy. They camped out in a tent in the yard. Lilly turned 1 and is now walking and talking. And so much more. Here are the pictures I have gotten from them to share with you all:

Delay in Posting...

Sorry about not posting. This summer was crazy busy and we are just now getting settle dback into our school year rountine. I will be posting pics soon, so keep your eye out....

-Heather

Happy Father's Day

Happy Early Birthday to Me...

So Chris (my boyfriend) decided to plan ahead (four days before my actual birthday, in order to keep me on my toes)and gave me a surprise Birthday Party . He was so sweet and so thoughtful about doing it too.
We always meet for Thursday night bible study at his house. Except this week, there would be no studying. He started to teach like normal, but then all of the sudden, here comes a cake. Then here comes a second cake. It totally caught me off guard! He was the first person besides my mom to bake me a gluten-free cake. He is a great cook, but chooses to keep his chef skills at bay, except for special occasions. This time, it was my special occasion and he did a marvelous job! (Mom, you would be so proud!)


After cake, I got to open my gifts from him. I just had to show you how he did them, since he is all too creative and thoughtful in how he did it. Don't worry, you will see exactly what I mean in the pictures.

The First one I opened said "RADIANT...how I imagine you look wearing this" and it was a pearl necklace. The second one said "GORGEOUS...upon your skin" and was a matching pearl bracelet. The last box said "BLESSED...that you are mine" and was the earrings. It couldn't have been more sweet. (He is and has always been very thoughtful in the notes he writes for me or the cards he gives me from time to time.)



Here is what they looked like on me.



After everyone left, Tristan came up to me with a card. I had him sit with me to read it to me (he is learning to read more and more each day, so the practice is good for him).



I am very blessed to have so many people surrounding me that are so thoughtful and caring!!! I am also blessed to have such a wonderful and caring Family!!