Team #8

What a weekend of wonderful blessings all around us! We couldn't get to everything and the next two weekends are just as full!

Xcel Lineman's Rodeo started out Thursday afternoon preparing for Cooking Team #8 to STOMP the competition! We had over 150 lbs of potatoes for Jeff's homemade fries. They started at 4:30 AM Friday and starting cooking fries from 3:00 to 9:00. I had to show up TWICE during the day just with ice or other items we ran out of. It was worth it all as the guys WON 1st Place and the "TAILGATE TITLE". Already planning for next year to stay CHAMPS! This event is new and will be open to the public so hopefully everyone can come next year and cheer them on!

While we were busy with the competition, Kevin Henry was awarded his Diploma from Wayland Baptist University. We were sorry we couldn't be there but already seeing wonderful things happening for Kevin and this is one more accomplishment to be proud of!

Lastly, Saturday from 9am to 10 pm we held the 100th Year Anniversary of the RUTHART FAMILY Reunion (now "officially" the "RU" UNION). I've had the pleasure working on the reunion committee for two years now and it was another successful reunion with over 75 people attending in Canyon, TX. We even held Minute to Win It games for the kids to challenge the adults. It was an hour of fun the kids were very proud to participate in for prices!

Lake Fun

My kids are a little wild on the lake, that doesn't surprise me any.....Jeff and I are a little more careful now, my body just doesn't "recover" as easy as it used to! Had a blast at Lake Texoma for the 4th with Josh pulling the kids on the tubes! He has an awesome ski boat! Mom & WD's new Pontoon was like a PARTY on the water and provided plenty of SHADE. It was a hot July 4th!

Blaine & Breanna on the "HOTDOG" Tube (yes, Blaine is standing up)