We picked up Jacob from the Phoenix Mesa Airport yesterday. He was excited to be where it is warm. We have a big week planned. Tomorrow we will be in California playing at the Imperial Sand Dunes.
We took Jacob to Uncle Les and Aunt Yvonne's for supper. It was the first time to meet his cousins Abby and Evan.
After supper we drove up to South Mountain, which is believe or not, south of Phoenix.
Astrid, our granddaughter is 10 today. This is the first birthday that I have not been with her. Usually, Mike and I are in Texas in May or I fly there. We are in Flagstaff, Arizona on our way to Wyoming.
Saturday, over 1,000 people filled the little town of Kaycee, Wyoming for the dedication of a park in Chris LeDoux's honor. Chris died in 2005. Chris LeDoux was a genuine singing cowboy and rodeo champion. Mike has loved his music long before Garth Brooks sang about him in a song. We stayed in Kaycee for 11 days. It was a great honor to meet the family and talk to the relatives. Across the street from the park is Chris LeDoux's father-in-laws store, "The Rusty Spur." He is a wonderful man that reminded me of my Grandpa. He sits on his stool by the counter and there are two rocking chairs beside him just inviting people to sit and stay for awhile. We loved going in there. The horse, "Stormy Weather" is standing on a Guild Guitar which is engraved on the side, "beneath these western skies." Lyrics from one of Chris's songs. The picture below was taken the day they set the bronze and before the flowers were plant...
Friday night, they held a Memorial Rodeo in the honor of Chris LeDoux. Chris and Peggy LeDoux's daughter, Cindy, did barrel racing. Casey LeDoux, who is 4 years old also ran the barrels. Actually, Cindy ran, and Casey rode. Beau LeDoux, the youngest son, did bronco riding. Beau stayed on the entire ride. Awesome!
Comments