Wednesday, February 23, 2011

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHANDLER!!!

Yesterday we celebrated Chandler's 10th birthday. We had his birthday party at a 50's style diner on the town square. They played John Wayne movies and Elvis Presley CD's at his request. It was a great time! We hope the next 10 years are as great as the 1st 10!!!

Chandler's first day of being a 10 year old.

The first present of the day...a dummy roping steer.

Chandler wanted a rodeo cake this year..what a surprise.

Cyd even had some friends at Chander's party.

Blowing out the candles.

The boys took over the counter.

Chandler is obviously enjoying himself.

The next big gift of the day....he's been wanting one for soooo long and finally got one -- a REAL Texas Tech football helmet!!

Adding his name to the wall of fame.

This says it all!!!

Chandler ended his day with the last big gift of the day - riding his new scooter, but not just any scooter, one that glides and spins. Woo Hoo what fun!!

Sunday, February 20, 2011

FUN TIMES!!!

February is always a fun month since it is the "Month of Chander." We are looking forward to his 10th birthday this week. He is a whole decade old now... he is now in the 'double digits!"

We have enjoyed even more snow since the last blog posting. The snow is very pretty but we are ready for winter to be over!
Our 'sled' - we really need to start looking for a sled for next year since the hill behind the pond is an awesome snow hill.

WEEEEE!!!!!

Cydney's snow man, complete with 'antlers'

Chandler's snowman complete with 'hair'

Who needs a one horse open sleigh when you have a green cushman!

This is the way to see the pasture.

The beaver dam covered with snow.

This weekend was the beginning of 'the Week of Chandler.' We surprised him with a visit from his good buddy Stratton. They spent the whole weekend together laughing, playing and having a great time.
Chandler taking Strat on a tour of the ranch.

Hanging out on the deck Saturday morning.

Another ride on the Cushman.

The boys got to attend a Team Roping Championship in a nearby town. A friend of ours from church was competing that morning.

Our friend James introduced the boys to Matt Austin. The 2006 Champion Bull Rider. He holds the record for the most amount of money won by a bull rider.

The boys had a great time.

They came home covered with mud from the arena. Boys will ALWAYS be boys!