Ever Heard of Mutton Bustin'?

...well, I hadn't until last week. The local fair was going on then, so my hubby took the kiddos to it. They came across this mutton bustin' contest where little kids ride sheep and see who stays on the longest.

Anyway, my husband asked my almost 4 year old and almost 6 year old if they'd like to do it the next day. They both say yes. The next day comes and only my youngest, Conlan, goes through with it. Gabe was like, 'I change my mind.' Short for 'No way!'

Now Conlan hasn't even rode a horse yet(well maybe sat on one once) and he's definitely never ridden a sheep. I'm happy to say that in his age group ranging from 3 to 6 year olds, he made 1st place! I couldn't believe it.:)

He will be receiving a Mutton Bustin World Champion belt buckle too.:) He's pretty excited about getting that. He loves his cowboy boots and shirts already.:)

He was invited to come back the follow day to compete with all the 1st place winners. He didn't place that time but would have got 4th place if it placed that far.:)

He was also invited to compete in a big mutton bustin' competition going on in California! Man, they take this stuff seriously. Guess they are preparing them for the rodeo or something.

Just so ya know, the kids often fall off pretty hard so they all wore helmets and chest pads. Glad I wasn't there to see my baby go tumblin'. But I'm pretty happy with how well he did though.:)

I'm A Winner!

Theresa, over at Faery Moon Creations says so. ;)

Yup, I was one of the winners of one of her beautiful pendants that she sells here.

Here's the one I won...

Thank you so much Theresa! I can't wait to wear it.:)

Little Super Heroes

My little guys have found another use for plastic grocery bags......super hero capes.:)

Note: They are never left unattended with these by the way.:)

Winner of July Giveaway!

Between the comments and emails I've recieved, there was not many participants but that's a good thing for all of you!:) The odds that you will be the winner are very high then.;)


So...the winner of this lovely journal...

is BEVERLY!!!!

I first met Beverly over at Plurk and she is a very sweet lady.:) You can also visit her at her blog.

You can send me your mailing address here Bev: shireen1@peoplepc.com

Cardboard Cover Journal for July Giveaway

OK. So here it is. The item I will be awarding in the July Giveaway. I've decided to give one of my handmade, hand bound cardboard cover journals. This one has 64 sheets(128 pages), a speckled 100% recycled paper inside, cardboard covers with pretty paper on the front and inside that has been deckle edged and chalk inked. It is bound together with a pretty gray and silver crochet thread. The front of it even has a little space where you can personalize it.

Leave me a comment on this post and I will add you to the drawing.

On July 31 at about Noon, Pacific Standard time, I will announce the winner. I'll give you till midnight, the night before, for you to leave your comments.