WHAT IS GOING ON IN DECEMBER???

(Pictures arrived) Bo Harvey Young, 3 lb 13 oz and Danny McJunkins Young, 3 lb 15 oz made a surprise arrival on December 16 to their proud parents Tela and Russell.

Sheyanne, Jo Ann, Madasan and Suzanne at Madasan's 16th Birthday Party.

Pabalano's has a tradition for the birthday person. They must ride a stick horse and wear this ridiculous hat as they circle the table as the employees sing, "Hoppy Birda to you ". Madasan HAD to do it but was assisted by Conner Bill.

Nonna and Madasan at Birthday Party.

Approximately 50 friends, family and classmates gathered at Pablano's in DeQueen to help surprise Madasan for her Sweet Sixteen Birthday Party.

NONNA IS JUST GETTING OLDER...

MADASAN IS PLAYING BASKETBALL.

IT IS THE HIGH SCHOOL RODEO FOR THESE TWO EVERY WEEKEND.

THESE TWO ARE MAKING THEIR LIST AND CHECKING IT TWICE...

SHEYANNE LOVES THE CAMERA...HERE SHE IS SHOWING OFF FOR THE PHOTOGRAPHER.

SHEYANNE AND SASSY.

THIS IS DANNY'S DAUGHTER, TELA RUTH. TELA AND RUSSELL ARE THE PROUD PARENTS OF IDENTICAL TWIN BOYS. THEY NAMED THEM BO AND DANNY. SINCE THEY DELIVERED AT 34 WEEKS THEY MUST SPEND SOME TIME IN THE HOSPITAL. (We are waiting for pictures.)

SHEYANNE GOES TO NFR IN VAGUS

Tuf Cooper (champion roper) and Sheyann at NFR

Contestants at NFR

Ready for the big show.

$1,000,000

Meeting some impersonators

Just arrived in room at Gold Nugget and enjoyed chocolate covered strawberries and I'm sure that is a NON-alcoholic beverage.

Sheyanne and friends went to Las Vagus to the National Finals Rodeo and had quite an adventure. She got to her room and was impressed with the greeting...especially the chocolate covered strawberries. (It doesn't take much to impress this gal.)

Sheyanne was impressed with the bright lights and the hustle and bustle of Vagus but not too impressed with some of the characters roaming the streets. She said she would love to go and spend all of her time at the NFR but could do without all of the other stuff.

Shey is planning a return trip to Vagus but wants to take her family with her. She tells me there is no comparison to watching the NFR on television and being there in person.

GN0 TO SEE BREAKING DAWN, PART 1

Breaking Dawn has exceeded the $500 million mark in second week.

Court House at Ashdown

The crew enjoying breakfast at the Waffle House.

Arriving at Waffle House after movie.

Tuesday night seven of us traveled to Texarkana to see Breaking Dawn, part 1. We all enjoyed the movie and after a little detour to Ledwells we arrived at the Waffle House for some of their famous waffles and hash browns.

We headed home but made one more detour in Ashdown. We drove by the beautifully decorated court house. All of those lights reminded us that Christmas is upon us. Ho Ho Ho!!!

GOAT TYING CLINIC

The girls had a goat typing clinic at the arena today. They had eight girls and one boy participating. Amber and her husband came over and put the clinic on.

The arena was damp and everyone participating was the color of the arena dirt...even the goats.

They started at 9:00 and ended up at 3:00 so it was a full day of activity. Suzanne served lunch and it was back to work. I don't think any of the kids will have any trouble going to sleep tonight.

AR STATE FAIR-2011 PART 2

Five down and none to go...Awwww sweet rest!

Girls relaxing after the show. Ready to get home.

Ryan helping Madasan show her bulls.

Ryan showing Hoss-He won Reserve Champion Maine Anjou bull.

Little Bull is the Grand Champion Maine Anjou bull at AR State Fair.

AR STATE FAIR-2011

Sheyanne and Kyndall waiting to get in to the Rodeo.

Since this one can no longer show she gets bored real easy. Taking it easy during the sale.

Madasan and Little Bull headed to the show ring. Her friend, Ryan, is showing Hoss.

Madasan getting her final instructions from her dad.

Little Bull won Grand Champion and AR Champion in the Open Show.

Hoss won Reserve Champion in the Open Show. Kyndall and Chandler helping out.

Ruby Red didn't win but is one of Madasan's favorites. She is from two of her previous winners. She raised this one from a baby. They tell me that the first Maine Anjou cattle were red and Ruby Red came out red from black parents.

Madasan will be showing in the Junior Show tomorrow and will hopefully do well.

HOMECOMING 2011 AT DHS

Madasan being escorted by her dad.

Madasan was Sophomore Class Maid

She threatened to wear her boots but the dress just wouldn't allow it.

Andy and Madasan

Mad's sweetie pie, Conner Bill.

Madasan and Mikalia

Madasan and Andrew

Madasan and Captain Nutt

The three Muse gals, Sheyanne, Madasan and Suzanne.

Queen Emily with Taryn and Madasan

The DHS 2011 Homecoming Court

GNO TO SEE ACROBATS OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA

Iris, Ann, Julia, Nancy, Sue, Jo Ann

Tuesday night finally arrived and I was feeling so much better I no longer feared that I would’t feel like making the trip. Several weeks earlier we had ordered tickets to see the National Acrobats of the People’s Republic of China. This group was direct from Beijing, where they had performed in over 40 countries and they were making their first appearance in North America at the Perot Theater in Texarkana.

We got an early start so we would have plenty of time for supper at Sepatas. Four of us met two friends and enjoy a great visit while enjoying our good food. We did have one interruption that raised quite a disturbance. A young lady at the table behind us had a seizure or some strange happening. When she went down all of the food from their two tables dumped on her. Several attempted to help but one bossy lady took charge and rapidly ushered her out of restaurant.

After the excitement we resumed our eating and visiting. Finally we got all paid out and traveled the short distance to the Perot Theatre. A large crowd had already gathered but our driver let us out at the door and found a parking space nearby.

Since we had our tickets we got in and found our seats. We settled back and waited for the show to start. When they finally started we stared in amazement at the beautiful colors and the troop of very talented young people. They kept us entertained and amazed at just how skilled they really were.

All in all it was a wonderful night with good food, good friends and good entertainment.