Our little lioness had all sorts of fun celebrating her second Halloween. She started out on the piano then moved to sorting the candy, making sure everything was ready to go for the trick-or-treaters. By the time they arrived she was armed with candy and gave it out all by herself.
Monday, October 31, 2011
Sunday, October 30, 2011
Saturday, October 29, 2011
Mama Finally Found Texas!
After a year in Del Rio, which is a cross between West Texas and Mexico, we finally came across a local event that is all Texas - a roping derby. Tucked back and away at Hide Away Arena, there was nothing sophisticated about it, just the locals coming together to enjoy the sunshine, BBQ and a chance to show their showmanship on horseback. Infant to senior, everyone was on horseback and everyone could toss a good rope. We had a great time, Mikayla liked the horses and LOVED the practice bulls and came home one tired cowgirl.
Yes, the horse is eating out of the ice chest. |
Don't breathe, you might lose some pulled pork! |
How much BBQ does it take to feed a horse? |
Practically pro! |
"Uh oh, I might be in trouble." |
Saturday, October 22, 2011
Double Deuce with Brackettville Bob
There are two kinds of cops in Texas. Those who pass you because you’re not keeping up with the flow of traffic at 80 MPH, and then, there’s Brackettville Bob. Bob is a friendly enough guy – average stature, probably in his early sixties, speaks with a Southwest Texas twang and has been patrolling his county long enough to gain a reputation. Well today, Bob had John in his sights.
Granted, for those of you who know John, he is a bit rough around the edges. He wears his hair kind of tattered and is the first to mouth off; perhaps that’s what lured Bob in as John accelerated to 52 MPH, 20 feet shy of the 55MPH sign. (Can you believe it?) I tell you, it takes a seasoned eye to catch someone going that fast with the average radar and Bob was on his game. Fortunately, Bob’s lights were more ferocious than his bite and he kindly forgave our sins and let us go with a gentle warning.
But it doesn’t end there. Border Patrol are generally no one to be shy of – assuming you’re a citizen – yet in this little Texas town, the Border Patrol and the sheriff’s department work together. (In such a sprawling metropolitan area the various enforcement agencies have to ban together to keep up.) So after seeing Bob send a green and white after someone else while we were talking, it’s not surprising John may have been a little accelerant shy when a border patrol car parked on the side of the road pulled out behind him no more than 10 minutes up the road from Bob. The officer proceeded to tail us for nearly 5 minutes before, oh yes, pulling us over.
The stop started out fairly routine. He approached the car and introduced himself as Border Patrol (in case we hadn’t noticed). But then he saw John’s U.S. government ID (which was coincidentally sitting on his lap). Suddenly the officer, who was clearly greener than the stripe on his car, looked flustered, one might even say embarrassed, and practically clambered back to his car. Not sure what it was all about, (perhaps Mikayla looked suspicious?) but it did set the record for the most times being pulled over in a 15 minute timeframe.
Good news is, aside for those 10 miles and 15 minutes, the rest of our day went law enforcement free. We even managed to enjoy a nice hike in Kickapoo State Park, eat ice cream cones and get by, that’s right, Brackettville Bob on our way back home.
Kickapoo State Park |
"If Mom holds really still, I can giver her a wet willy!" |
Two happy climbers |
Sneaking up on Mom |
Mmm...chocolate! |
First ice cream cone, complete. |
Monday, October 17, 2011
Another fun weekend in Texas!
Our Southern weekends are winding down, but we're making the most of all of them. This weekend, Mikayla decided to go cowgirl. Trying on her little boots and Mommy's hat, she was ready to go.
After conquering the house, Mikayla headed out to the yard where she learned how to open and close the gate.
Then swam with the bubbles in the bathtub on her way to bed.
After conquering the house, Mikayla headed out to the yard where she learned how to open and close the gate.
Then swam with the bubbles in the bathtub on her way to bed.
Sunday, October 9, 2011
Mikaylay's first steps!!!
Monday, October 3, 2011
A Flash of Summer
From Del Rio to Chicago, Austin to Coeur d'Alene and Spokane to Portland, summertime finished off with a bang. Here are a few pictures from the festivities.
Our Saturdays were spent fending off the heat at the lake. |
Uncle Budda babysat during our quick trip to Chicago |
110 degrees was too hot in Austin! |
Cooling off with Auntie Christine! |
Mikayla directing at Uncle Budda & Aunt Shannon's rehearsal |
Way to go Hayden! |
Mikayla and I found a moose during our early morning walk. |
My handsom family! |
John was such a trooper! Smiling through appendicitis. |
Daddy's girl! |
Riggs sandwich!! |
Cousins! |
Nice tie Uncle Gary. |
Ok, it's my turn. |
Beautiful bride! |
"I got it Mom, stay parallel to the horizon - you can let go now." |
Riding on Pa's new boat! |
Ooh, steering wheel! |
Did you say water?!?! |
Brewer Clan |
Gramps & Grandmom's 60th Anniversary! |
Grandpa T is silly |
Here's to Great, Great, Great relatives! |
I can fly! |
Happy Anniversary! |
Worn out little muchkin. |
Who needs shoes, I've got this. |
Who me? |
Portland waterfront. |
Uh oh, Daddy and Mikayla are having dinner. |
Enough said. |
Strike a pose! |
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