Category: Family

We went to the 24th of July Rodeo in Saint Johns and Mylea did a great job.  Rustyn had his first all day rodeo outing, and he did get a tad sunburnt, but 24 hours later he’s doing just fine.  Here’s the events in Mylea’s own words.  Check her blog out at http://www.jhette.com

•    Then I had a $165.00 in total 1 day ago
•    I am so gad that I have a mountain girl 4 a bearl horse the ground was hard aan nasty one of my friends horses sliped and almost fell o … 1 day ago
•    Ok I got first in the ribbon roping it is when i the roper ropes the cow then the mugger mugs the cow and I go to the cow I gey thr ri … 1 day ago
•    It was awsme I won the ribbon roping amd the flah race 1 day ago
•    ok i got an eleven on the flag race 1 day ago
•    wow that was fun i got the flag on the firsy truy

I wanted to update everyone on Rustyn’s progress over the last month. Sorry there are no pictures, I will post some soon.

On the 16th Rustyn had his one month check up, I can’t believe it has already been a month! Yikes! If this is how fast life goes with a child, I’m in trouble. He is now 11 lbs and 24 inches long! He is growing so fast and he is getting really chunky 🙂 He has now grown out of all his newborn clothes and is now able to track objects that catch his eye, most of the time his hands. He is a lot more alert and turns his head looking for us when mom and dad talk. That is really cool when I am out somewhere and he is getting a little worked up and I talk and he calms down. He is sleeping very well at night, giving me at least 4 hours of sleep at a time. Last night was an exception, he slept for almost 6 hours!!! Man did I feel good this morning with almost 6 hours of straight sleep! He is staying up more during the day and I think that is contributing to his good sleep habbits at night. All in all this month has been great!

We are headed to the St. Johns rodeo today and then to our little jackpot tonight. This is going to be a long day, but hopefully it will be very fun. Then this weekend we are headed to the valley to see some good friends and have a great time, if the heat doesn’t kill me first!!

Pictures of Rustyn at one month and of the rodeos and the valley will come early next week.

I found some random pictures that needed to get online.  Gwen came over for dinner last night, and we ended up playing Bowling and Tennis on the Wii.  She had a great time and we all think she should get one for her house! Other pictures are Rustyn in his Cowboy outfit that Grandma McBride made for him, Rustyn holding his own bottle, and him checking himself out in the mirror.

While mom and Mylea are partying down up at Green’s Peak dad and Rustyn are hanging out at Grandma’s house.  Dad’s back decided to not be his friend or he would be up there camping as well.  This is Rustyn’s second sleep over and to celebrate he had his first ever real bath.  He loved it, and was stretching out and loving the water.  He’s crashed out now and I think that will become a normal night-time workout plan. hehe

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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