Well I did it, the garage is finally clean! The day started off with us heading out to the rodeo around 9am. After about an hour drive we arrived and we’re one of the first ones there. Now luckily it was dollar days at the rodeo meaning all rides (ferris wheel, fun house, bumper cars, etc.) were $1 each. The actual “rodeo” part didn’t start until the afternoon but to the boys rodeo meant carnival. Mom and I were nervous each time they jumped onto a ride as these traveling carnivals aren’t always the safest things in the world, not to mention the “carneys” or people that ravel with them not being (or at least appearing) to be the sharpest tools in the shed. Anyhow after a bunch of rides, some games and a funnel cake, we headed back to Denver.
We arrived home around 1:30 in the afternoon, changed clothes and headed out for some lunch at the mexican restaurant before heading to home depot. 2 hours later we were home with some new plants and other assorted needs from the store. I almost (and should have) bought a $39 microwave just to sit on the counter to use until we can get a new one installed over the stove. Uncle T and Aunt B stopped by on their way home from Flat Irons Mall with a gift for our “Western Family Room”….adorable cowhide coasters that are cut in the shape of mini cowhides. Â Thank you!! Mom went to work on her garden while I started on the garage. She then jumped in to help me as some thunder was growling from a distance. By the time we finished it was almost 5:30pm and the boys had gone down to Uncle T and Aunt B’s to hang out for a bit and receive yet another treasured gift…Puffles. Puffles are a stuffed toy that seem to be all the rage with the kids. Thank you again Uncle T and Aunt B.
Our friends Mark and Carrie (who are kidless as their two children are in Minnesota with relatives) called and came over for an impromptu bbq. The rest of the night was spent grilling up some steaks and having a few beers and/or drinks. Before we knew it we were all sitting on the couch watching Comes a Horseman with Jane Fonda, James Cann and Jason Robards. Now this is a great western from the mid 70’s but it was approaching 11pm which is way past our bedtime. Finally we made it upstairs and the boys were still awake. Look out this morning as if there’s one thing they need, it’s sleep! We all slept in to about 7:30, which is late for this house, but so far everyone’s doing fine.
We’re supposed to go to a party this afternoon (the misses and I) at my friends up by Idaho Springs. Before then we might head up to Conifer to a saddlemaker we know to see if we can get one of our saddles restored for the kids. We’re also talking to him about building the misses and I some saddles. We figure we can lease, rent or borrow horses (much less expensive than buying!) whenever we want to ride but we do need some saddles. Our friend is about a year out so about $100 a month and we should have it paid off by the time he’s done. We’ll see how it goes but we’re all in as a family with riding. It’s something we can all do and everyone of us loves it. My thoughtful Mom sent over a magazine the other day where you can ride the trail where True Grit was filmed in southern Colorado. We’re thinking of making this a trip in early summer of 2012. We’re also supposed to go riding with some other friends (ranchers) in Wyoming in the next few weeks.
Mom and I need to workout and the boys are about to have some pancakes, sausage and apples for breakfast. Bunkie has already had his morning shot and it’s now 8:15. We hope everyone is having a great weekend, God Bless