CFR

It was that time of year again -- the Canadian Finals Rodeo here in Edmonton. Many of the businesses in town get into the spirit of things by having their employees dress in western clothing, throwing a bale of hay and a saddle into the corner of their reception area, or hanging a banner to welcome the rodeo contestants to town. Even the newspaper has an entire section devoted to all things rodeo. Our family has never really gotten into the whole western culture, but we had some visitors who really have.

Kim and Mel, along with their two youngest children, Clint and Whitney, came to stay with us for a couple of days. The purpose of their visit: to go to the rodeo. They had some really good seats and were able to catch two nights of rodeo action. I got a kick out of this scenario when I woke up the next morning:




Clint and Whitney are really into the rodeo scene, competing almost every weekend. In fact, they're to the point where they've started to win some serious money and prizes. I'm sure that one of these days we'll be going to the CFR to watch them competing with the big guns. I may even have to let The Mr. get those boots and hat he's been talking about.

Dixie