Back in the Saddle

Over the weekend, Pappaw competed in a team roping competition in Glenrose. (I hope I have my story straight...) He came in 5th place out of 900! It might be 6th, but regardless, he did great! He won money, and his first saddle! The partner he placed with was 13 or 14 years old, and was his last partner of the day, when only 2 of the previous partners turned the steers for him. (For those that don't know roping - the header ropes the "head," preferably the horns, of the steer, and turns the steer for the heeler to rope the "heels," or back two legs. Pappaw prefers to be the heeler. And obviously, the fastest time wins.)

We went over to see Grandma and Pappaw yesterday before we all head out of town. They are going to meet Katie, Hector, Santiago, Travis and some friends at Lake Buchanan, and we are off to Frisco for the wedding of one of Tim's good friends. We had lunch over there, and went back with Tim for a delicious dinner! I couldn't resist the photo opportunity of Blake sitting with Pappaw in his prize saddle! We are proud of him!