Category: McBride

The 4th of July weekend is always fun, a little different now that I don’t go back home to Meeker every year. Here in Eagar it is a blast too. To start the weekend off my parents came up to visit with Ali and Maggi. This was Papa’s first time meeting his newest grandson, Rustyn. They met us out at the rodeo grounds where we were watching Merr and Dickie compete. Clancey and Wes thought it would be fun if they entered Merr in the barrels, and Dickie was entered in the team roping. (Videos of Merr & Dickie) What a fun time to watch them doing what they love and seeing them do so well!!! After the rodeo we went and got some lunch with my parents and hung out the rest of the day. The 4thstarted off with the parade, the rodeo club had a float and Wes and I got to drive the truck with Rustyn. The club ended up getting second place overall in the parade. Ali and Maggi were able to get on the float as we passed and they had a ball! That evening we went to the park to watch fireworks and have a birthday party for Dickie. It was a really enjoyable evening letting the kids play in the park and eat hot dogs and just be in good company. To end the weekend we were able to bless Rustyn in church. Was a great experience that was. Our ward has an amazing 4th of July program they do every year and it always brings emotions to the surface, it helps remember that we do live in a free country and to remember those who are fighting to keep it free. As Bishop announced the baby blessings for the day, he didn’t announce Rustyn. He forgot!!! So after the last one Wes just went up and said “do we have time for one more?” The look on Bishops face was great as he remembered that we did talk to him about it a week earlier. In the end Rustyn was blessed and the day was wonderful! My parents headed up to Greens Peak later that afternoon to camp with Dave and Bleva.

All in all it was an amazing weekend! Thanks to all who were able to come and support us at the blessing of our little baby!!

Round Valley Rodeo Club Extravaganza Float:

Eagar 3rd Ward Float:

Rustyn was blessed on his grandfather’s birthday, July the fifth.  He wore a custom-made suit designed by Ceri Gough.  We called him our little Temple Worker sporting all white.  If you want the cutest “baby suits” head over to their blog and get a hold of her.  John & Ceri

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Today was filled with rodeo, floats, and not as much rain as we thought we would get.  Mom and Dad both competed in the rodeo slack for the Round Valley 4th of July Rodeo.  We got a ton of pictures and some video of them.  During the rodeo Dean, Donna, Alli, and Maggie arrived and enjoyed the rodeo.  They even got to ride “mollie’s horse” chemo after the slack was over.  Then we headed to eat and finished up the day working on the float for the rodeo club.  Enjoy the photos, and hopefully tomorrow will be funner than today was.

Donna (Amanda’s Mom) wanted me to make a baby announcement for Rustyn so I decided to put that and his Baby Blessing Announcement together.  I really wanted to use the font with the one with only his name, but I couldn’t get it to look smooth enough.  The blessing is July 5th at the Springerville Building at 11 in the morning.  We’d love anyone that could come, and no I’m sorry there will be no twitter feed this time. 🙂

For all those that feel the need to make the picture with only his name their wallpaper like I did I uploaded a 1024×768 version of it below.  Come on, you know you wanna..

Download Rustyn Thomas Wallpaper

I added a widget on the side of our blog for what i’m currently reading.  Perhaps if I put it up there then I’ll be more likely to actually be active in finishing them so I can start the next one.  What have you read that you would suggest?  I’d love some suggestions.

So I copied the following pictures on my PSP to take to Church so mom could show off her grandson, and my dad ended up with it. He started making up captions for what Rustyn was thinking.  His favorite is number 4, he thinks is is saying  “Boom, Boom, Firepower!”.  My mom thinks it should say, “There some new guns in town Uncle Clancey.”  What do you think?  Leave some comment goodness..

# Just relaxing with our son at home.. Now what?

# Mom and baby are home. Grandma and I are running errands.

# We are home. Pictures will come later. Thanks everyone for tuning in! We love you all

# Ladies and gentlemen.. Rustyn has left the building!

# Rustyn is in his carseat. We are heading downstairs. Bye bye Summit.

# Baby off the Hospital low-jack. Time to go.

# One more thanks to everyone that. Helped my son make it here safely! And to Amanda for being the greatest wife anyone could ever ask for.

# It is scary they are letting us leave with him. Pretty much on-the-job training right? We have a great support system here in RV to help.

# Just saw our epidural wonder woman, Jo Ann. (You try and spell Nurse Anestisist?)Thanked her again for such a wonderful job.

# Loading the rest and going back for mom and baby

# Dr. Connelly has been by and we are free once this last dvd plays. He was so great! Thanks Doctor Connelly and Summit Healthcare!

# Almost outta here if we can see the good doctor. That and one more video to go and we are out of here! That is pretty scary!

# Watching the last two videos right now. VelociRustyn is calling the other babies with his screeching.

# Car = loaded. Mom and baby to go as soon as Dr. Connelly comes by.

# Rustyn thinks he’s a velociraptor. He started this high-pitched squeal like they made on Jurassic Park. Michael Chricton R.I.P.

# I hear secret plans are in the works for Rustyn’s arrival. Shhh… No one tell Mom

# Mom is getting ready for her day, Rustyn is full and napping

# Starting the task of filling out discharge paperwork. Watching the exit videos as well. We may get outta here yet!

# Dr. Dewitt said Rustyn was an excellent baby! Everything seems most excellent with him. “A million bucks” Baby is ready for discharge.

# @jonschmidty you are my hero! Your music will play in my newborn son’s room often! He’s sleeping to you right now in the Hospital.

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# He sure is happy to see mom. We decided we better grab some more formula because he’s acting a lot like his dad. All he needed was food..

# Rustyn finally woke up and gave me an excuse to hold him. Mom got another 15 minutes of sleep too. He’s still full from this morning.

# They are both so amazingly beautiful in the morning light. I hope they both get to sleep a while longer.

# The sun is coming up on another beautiful day. Mom and Rustyn are both sleeping well and all I can do is look at them and smile. I Love Them

# I can’t sleep now. I just listen to him breathing and wonder “what have we done?” Just kidding. I love knowing he’s there and that he’s okay

# Just had a great talk with Rustyn about home. His tummy is full and he’s relaxing pretty well. Mom is down and almost our for the count.

# He quiet and dry so it looks like Mom might get some rest now. See every one in a few when the sun comes out.

# Up with my little man right now, he’s fussy but dad just “produced fire” with the formula bottle. He was soo hungry!!