We have been going to a lot of ropings this summer, watching Daddy and Papa heading and heeling. Here's a pic of Papa and Jace on Bugs, at the end of May.
With all of this roping in the family, Jace has decided that he must practice too. Here is a pic from the first weekend in June after we attended Josh Kroupa's graduation party (Congrats Josh!), where Jace is getting in a little practice time with Blaze.
After the practice session, Jace took some time to open a few birthday presents from the Kroupa's. Check out Mr. Jace Cool and his new t-ball set! Play ball!
The following weekend was spent in Vale with the Porter's at the annual Hillbilly Open. Ok, it's not really called that...but everyone had fun! Daddy, Papa, Kurt and Uncle Shawn took 3rd and Daddy won the longest drive (he must be eating his spinach). Jace and Paige had fun playing together. Here's a sandbox pic...
One of Jace's new favorite things is for Daddy to "rope me". Here's a pic of the of the new, live "Jacesteer" and a sweet pic after the practice was over :).
The following weekend we actually stayed home and were able to get some yardwork accomplished. Checkout the Bateman mowing crew! Of course, we had to get in another roping session. This time Jace figured out that Daddy could be the roping dummy!
This week it was time for the summer "do". Mom had been getting a lot of grief about the hair length, and with the weather warming up....she finally caved. Here is Jace on his birthday chair the morning of...and later that evening after the big reveal. LOL...no...it's not a mohawk...it's a fauxhawk!
The weekend before Daddy's birthday, we went back to Vale for the Billy Evins Memorial Roping. We discovered over the weekend that Papa loves to start water fights! Of course, Jace didn't mind either!
We ended the weekend with a lazy Sunday a.m. and an evening BBQ over at Bret, Kristi, and Weston's. Here is a pic I couldn't resist of Jace giving Maggie kisses through the screen door. The other is of Jace and Weston having a fun time in Weston's sprinkler pool. Jace had to show everyone (including Sage) how to get a drink!
Well, we've now made it to the first weekend in July. We were so excited as we headed to Oregon for our annual camping trip with the Dalton's, Joan & Ron, Donna & Don, and the Shaw's. We had missed out for the last two years, and this time we were going to camp white trash style in our horse trailer at Wallowa Lake. We camped in one of the most beautiful places, and had a wonderful time just hanging out with great friends. Jace played in the dirt, took wagon rides with Taylor, and rode his 4 wheeler over every inch of our camp site. The first pic is at the base of our campground (I told you it was beautiful!). The remaining are of our camping adventure, and Jace's and Taylor's inagural swim in Wallowa Lake.....brrrrrr!!!!
The 4th of July was a busy one. We headed over to Vale for the weekend for the rodeo, parade, Daddy's 20th High School Reunion, and a BBQ with the Hawley's. Daddy had a great time catching up with old friends. We really enjoyed our Sunday with the Hawley's and family, and don't forget...Gamma's homemade ice cream! Here are our few pics of our fun and busy weekend. By the way, if you ever need a tow...Jace is your man.
The following weekend was another fun family weekend as Grandad and Gramma flew in for the weekend. Grandad spent Saturday putting together Jace's playhouse with a few helpers. Jace absolutely loves his playhouse, and if we had a $1 for every time he walked in and out of the front door...we could retire. We're looking forward to what the imagination will bring. He already serves food out the window and wants you to come in and sit a spell (see pics). We went to dinner that night with all the Grandparents and then Sunday headed to Brogan for the annual Brogan Nutty Brunch. We opted out of the International Cowpie Toss, but I'm sure that will be on the slate when Jace gets older. Instead, we had a nice brunch (nut free for Mom and Jace :), drove the fire truck with Grandad, and walked away a lucky winner of a little four wheeler. Grandad and Gramma even won a John Deere bike which Jace had to test drive. It was great to spend the weekend with family, and get to see the extended Brogan family that we miss so much!
OK...so I think this qualifies as a short novel. I hope I haven't lost everyone along the way. I promise it won't be two months until the next update! Life will hopefully soon be slowing down a bit....more on that later! Until then, hope everyone is happy and healthy! We miss you!
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