Grandma Sorensen came up on July 1st to visit, then on the night of the 2nd, Gavin, Alayna and I traveled down with her to Mt. Pleasant's Hub City Days Family Fun Rodeo. This is the 2nd year in a row I attended (3rd for Grandma). Each year Grandma participates in the "Granny Race." Any granny is eligible. They have to run with a stick horse between their legs, all the while holding a cup of water in their mouth with their teeth. Two years ago, Grandma took 2nd; Last year, she won. This year, she tried to defend her title against 7 other grannies (one of which was much younger with really long legs.) The race began and Grandma gave it all she had. The outcome: tied for first with the long-legged granny who was at least 15 years her junior! So they had a tie-breaker, and this video says it all:
When you get bucked off, you gotta let the horse know who's in charge by getting back on, and that's just what Grandma did!
(PS - It turned out the long-legged granny didn't hold the stick horse between her legs and she was actually the organizer of the entire rodeo so she forfeited and Grandma got the $30 gift certificate to Ruby River Steakhouse after all!)
Buzz, Brett, Gavin and Karen at the rodeo
On the night of the 3rd, Matt traveled to Gunnison just in time for us to attend Gunnison's concert in the park. Jagertown (pronounced Yagertown) came this year and put on quite a show...
but not nearly as great as the one Gavin put on for us! Check out his dance moves!!
Fireworks ended the event and we went home to some much needed sleep.
The parade began the morning of the 4th. I love Gunnison's parade!
This was about 1/2 of Gavin's stash.
Laynie-bug and Daddy
It was a hot n sunny day!
This entry was my favorite! About 20 Latinos dressed this way as part of the Latino Club. I'm sure they were melting inside those costumes by the end of the parade route, but it was awesome!!
Grandma/pa
Danny, Carl, and Carly
After the parade we went to the park so Gavin could do a few of the activities/rides.
Cupcake walk
Dig in, buddy!
Laynie loves anything plastic these days.
Kiss me!
Then we went to Wayne and Ann's for the Sorensen BBQ. I'm not sure who enjoyed it more, the Sorensens or all the flies on the food!!
We ended our 4th of July festivities by going to the matinee of Inside Out at the Star Theatre. I was slightly disappointed. I had heard rave reviews, but felt like the movie was predictable and didn't allow you to connect with the characters at a deeper level. This was Laynie's first movie, and she did GREAT! Gavin's first movie was at the age of 2 years, 9 months. Two VERY different energy levels / personalities.
