7/20/15 Monday I took Jayden and Luke to
my parents to spend the night and help with RAGBRAI. My parents had a booth in front of the Veteran museum in Williams. They were handing out water and "Stars" and selling candy. Jayden and Luke were their helpers. I think they were very entertained.
After RAGBRAI Aunt Alice took Jayden to meet me at the ISU breel race.
This was the last of the series. I ran first in the open on Traveler. I felt we
had a pretty good run, but it was nothing fast. The competition is tough and
the winning time was a 16.0 and I ran in the 19’s. That puts me in my place.
Jadyen ran in the youth running both horses. She ran an 18.2 on Traveler and had
a really nice run. Wow, that really humbled me. She is doing great and I am so
proud of her, but it really shows me that I just don’t have it any more. I
think this cowgirl needs to hang up her barrel racing spurs for good. It has
been 7 years since I have competed, maybe more. My goal for this barrel series
was to get back into it and improve each time. I don’t think I improved. I am
happy to be a rodeo mom. Jayden wants me to complete. I just don’t think its in
me. In the meantime, in Missouri, Jake went to KC with Brad and Chan which I was not happy about. Nobody asked and those two drive like maniacs. He came back with all kinds of stories to tell. They went to look at a dozer. Jake tagged along with Lavern and did most of the gravel road driving. He also drove the hay rake. He got to see an old farm equipment junk site and saw lots of amish hore and carts. He was pretty proud and excited about his trip. I am so glad he made those special memories with his great Aunt and Uncle Weilbrenner.
Luke spent the rest of the week with my parents. He enjoyed his one on one
time, went fishing, bike riding in town, played checkers, went to the county
fair, and saw the races in the VIP box seating with Uncle Wade. He had a good time. Thursday we had serpentine practice. Michelle took Makenna to a rodeo in Minnesota in the Tuff
N Nuff series. Skipping serpentine night for a rodeo was already controversial, and
going to this rodeo without Jayden, ensured Makenna to top Jayden in the series
points.
After RAGBRAI Aunt Alice took Jayden to meet me at the ISU breel race.
This was the last of the series. I ran first in the open on Traveler. I felt we
had a pretty good run, but it was nothing fast. The competition is tough and
the winning time was a 16.0 and I ran in the 19’s. That puts me in my place.
Jadyen ran in the youth running both horses. She ran an 18.2 on Traveler and had
a really nice run. Wow, that really humbled me. She is doing great and I am so
proud of her, but it really shows me that I just don’t have it any more. I
think this cowgirl needs to hang up her barrel racing spurs for good. It has
been 7 years since I have competed, maybe more. My goal for this barrel series
was to get back into it and improve each time. I don’t think I improved. I am
happy to be a rodeo mom. Jayden wants me to complete. I just don’t think its in
me. In the meantime, in Missouri, Jake went to KC with Brad and Chan which I was not happy about. Nobody asked and those two drive like maniacs. He came back with all kinds of stories to tell. They went to look at a dozer. Jake tagged along with Lavern and did most of the gravel road driving. He also drove the hay rake. He got to see an old farm equipment junk site and saw lots of amish hore and carts. He was pretty proud and excited about his trip. I am so glad he made those special memories with his great Aunt and Uncle Weilbrenner.
Luke spent the rest of the week with my parents. He enjoyed his one on one
time, went fishing, bike riding in town, played checkers, went to the county
fair, and saw the races in the VIP box seating with Uncle Wade. He had a good time. Thursday we had serpentine practice. Michelle took Makenna to a rodeo in Minnesota in the Tuff
N Nuff series. Skipping serpentine night for a rodeo was already controversial, and
going to this rodeo without Jayden, ensured Makenna to top Jayden in the series
points.
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