1st Annual CT Family Rodeo

Well we thought it would be fun to have a Family Rodeo that held so many traditions for all of us.  So we held the 1st annual CT Family Rodeo at our place.  It included a BBQ and potluck before the Rodeo and then an all Family Rodeo.  We included events for everyone.  There was Dummy Head Roping, Barrels, 4 wheeling poles, foot races, Steer riding and a good old fashioned Grand Entry and Prayer to God.  Fun was had by all who participated and watched.  It turned out to be a great success and only set the stage for next year!!  There were lots of pictures taken (over 700), I am only posting a few.  Enjoy :)

Lane packed the flag as Holden sang the Star Spangled Banner

Jr. Rodeo Fun

The kids had their turn in rodeos this summer too.  They competed in Shoshone and Jerome.  Even though there were no buckles won, they had fun and are practicing already for next summer.

Lane as Jerome County Fair and Rodeo Jr. Princess in the Shoshone Parade

Lane and Angel in the Poles - Shoshone

Ketch's Steer Ride - Shoshone

Holden's Steer Ride -  Shoshone -  Run Dad!!

This picture has a good shot of his fan club behind the chutes!

Is is my turn yet - shoshone

Close.....so close

Winn waiting his turn to ride a sheep.  unfortunately my camera only took a blurry shot of his ride :(

Lane and Angel at the Barrels - Jerome

Winn - Jerome

The fast way to pull your slack :)

Last minute instructions from Grampa Gayland - Holden Steer riding - Jerome

Last minute adjustments before his ride - Ketch - Jerome

Kinda blurry...But I thought it was a cool shot

My country boys getting ready for the parade

Country Nights and Tikki Lights  - The Jerome parade theme Here is our dolphins with the smoking volcano in the back.

volcano

Mr. Jerome!!

Mr. Jerome

Dolphin riding cowboys

Summer full of Ranch Rodeo's

Lincoln County had their first Ranch Rodeo this year.  Chester, Jess Southwick, Aaron Hall & Steve Wells made up the team.  The events were Team Doctoring, Team Branding, Trailer Loading and Stock Saddle Bronc Riding.  I am proud to say that our team won 1st Place.  It was a great time to watch and participate.  Here are some fun pictures of our team.

Proud to be an American ( National Anthem being played)

Jess and Aaron getting a hold of the first steer in the Team Branding

Chester and Steve getting a handle on the 2nd steer in the Team Branding

RUN ground crew!

steer in the team doctoring

The ground crew has got it now

Last Minute prep for the stock saddle ride

"Here we go boys!"

Hanging in there

 

 

 

1st Place!!!!

Carey Ranch Rodeo was a ton of fun too!  However, I don't have any pictures from this rodeo. 
The Team was Chester, Jess, Steve and Casey Perkins.  They tied for third place. 

First Day of School

Well this school year there is a big change.  The kids are attending the Jerome school district this year.  The kids are all excited and nervous at the same time.  Ketch will be attending 6th grade in the Middle school, so he is excited about having the opportunity to have a lot of different teachers and a locker.  Lane will be attending the 4th grade in the Summit elementary school and is very excited that her BFF from Valley will be attending Summit as well.  Holden will be in the 3rd grade at Jefferson and is excited That Winn will be at Jefferson in Kindergarten so that he will know someone there.  As for Winn, I hope Kindergarten is ready for him :) Here are some pictures for the first day!

Swimming at Gramma and Grampa's

The kids have enjoyed going over to Grandpa Gayland's and swimming in the pool here are some fun pictures.

Camping at Unity Lake over July 4th

We went camping at Unity Lake in Oregon.  It is about half way between Vale and John Day.  We met Joe, Amanda, Conner, Cidnee, Payeton, Harper, Seth and Jordan there.  We took the boat with us.  The boat was in protest and decided not to run.  The kids still swam in the lake and enjoyed the water.  However, we still had fun.  The kids went on a scavenger hunt, snipe hunt and we even had fireworks, until the park ranger came.  We had a lot of fun, ate lots of food and enjoyed spending time with family. Looking forward to next time!!