Rodeo, Poop, and Flowers..... what could be better?? - Week 3

Wow I told you, it would be an eventful week.  Just wait until you hear and see about all the happenings this week.  Well it all started out with a nice peaceful Monday.   All kids back to school.  And yoga bound was I.  Its a great way to start the week :)  Followed by my weekly visit to the grocery store, ya not so eventful but just wait it gets better. 

First of all I have a new assistant chef.  He goes by the name of G.  Here is the little chef at work. 

Not only does he cook but he serves as well. 

I also worked on some craftiness before Valentines day.  Only approximately 225 red felt circles were needed for this craft.  And thanks to Heidi for the idea, if it was not for you my hand would not be  numb from cutting so many circles.  But it turned out beautiful and I am very happy with the results :) 

Ok before I go any farther I must first show you what all has happend within the household since the man of the house has been gone.  Of course it all happens when the handiman is away. 

1.  Greysens window breaks

2.  Then the dryer acted up

however when the serviceman came, it was fine.  Ya I was slightly embarrassed!!!!

3.  Then the severe winds we had did a number on our new gazebo door. 

A huge thanks to dad who fixed it right up.  Also for being so inventive on the tools as some odd things were used to build this handy little deck/gazebo.

Ok now back to life.  Wednesday brought another fever to Jacob and a really really bad cold.  So why not use the day to build a rollercoaster.  I kind of feel like I have been a huge rollercoaster the past 3 weeks and its not letting me off!!!!  But here is the final product:

We then get to celebrate Valentine's day and the Rodeo at Greysens school.  The whole school puts on a little parade.  Each child was supposedly dressed up like a cowboy/cowgirl however Greysen objected to the rediculous outfit.  I was told he would not wear his hat or his chaps.  Guess he is to much of a city slicker to go through such lengths to look like a cowboy.  So this is what he wore:

Then they got to go inside and open their Valentine boxes and eat lots of yummy treats.  I think Greysen ate all the lollipops in his box within 5 minutes!!!!!  Here are some pics of the festivities:

Greysen and his friend Julian

 Greysen and his teacher Ms. Tiffany

Then the big event of the week..... the RODEO with Grandpa!!!!  YEE HAWWWW we had a good time!!!
First we had to stop by the petting zoo. 

Im kind of thinking Greysen is checking out the poor goats butt.  But that is so typical of that kid!!!

Then a cool lights show before the main event:

Along with fireworks that didnt even scare Greysen, I was in total shock!!!!

Then the flag stuff

Then come to find out its military night and so they swore in the new enlisted people.  Pretty neat to see.  And they also had someone from each branch of the military there and to represent the Navy was Bill's boss.  I thought that was pretty cool!!! 

Then onto the show.  First was the bucking bronco's, im not sure what you call that.  Bronco riding???

Then time for falling off your horse to wrestle a calf

Then time to have kids ride on a sheep, Muttin bustin I believe.  A 7 year old won, and a 4 year old came in 2nd.  Can you believe it!!

Then its time to team up on a little calf and rope its neck and back feet.  Yes the calf is sad im sure!!!  I mean I was :(

Then some people come out with their buggy and horses and make figure 8's and try to skid on the turns, ya soooooo exciting!!!

Now this is some other kind of bronco riding.  But its a cool picture.  I think these ones have saddles on.

Then you let loose all these people with calves and you have to put a rope around it and guide it to the square, or you can drag it by its tail.  Whichever way works.

Then you can get all the men excited in the stadium with barrel racing.  Jacob was excited it was time for the GIRLS!!!!!

Greysens favorite was the rodeo clown, he even tried to re-enact him several times.

 And last but not least the bull riding.  Im still shocked how those guys do it and the man dressed in red should thank his lucky stars he did not get attacked by one of these beasts, at least not this night.

All in all it was a great night. The boys enjoyed it very much.  Greysen had me cover his ears pretty much the whole night as it was TOOOOO LOUD!!!!!!!!  But by the bull riding he was into it and not covering his ears.  Even the nice lady next to me said my kids were very well behaved.  Im glad I have all these people fooled!!!!  We made it home and all went to bed!!!!

Oh and not to forget the wonderful news of the week. 
1.  Greysen went poop on the toilet.  I know I know that is kind of sick good news, but its a big deal.  I only hoped he would continue, however he has not done it again since.  But hey its a start!!!!

2.  I opened the door to beautiful flowers from the best guy ever.  No not the flower delivery guy.  BILL!!!!  Not only did he give me beautiful flowers but a beautiful card as well.  Bill you are truely my number one love and my best friend.  Thank you soooooo much!!!!

It was a great week!!!  I hope you are doing well!!!  I look forward to hearing from you every day and  I cant wait to see you again even if it is on Skype.  Stay safe and the boys and I love you!!!!!