National Day of the American Cowboy

Saturday Michael and I spent all day in Sedona to help celebrate the National Day of the American Cowboy. Michael dressed in his 1800's western attire and thanks to a donation from the sponsors for the event, I got an 1800's western outfit that fit for my pregnant belly. (I wasn't about to spend what those duds cost for a temporary outfit, I have 1800's attire for when I am not pregnant).

We were in some "gun-fighting" skits. The one I was in, Michael and two other cowboys were in a face-off ready for a gun fight. Movie gun fighting music was playing and they were staring each other down ready to draw. I was on the outside of the "stage" area just watching. I drew my gun and held it behind my back and continued to watch and analyse the situation. When the music stopped, I stepped on the "stage" and said "you men, ya alway have to have yer hands on yer guns don't ya?!", then I shot two of the men. Then I looked at Michael and said "You, you did this to me" pointing at my belly. Michael drops his guard and laughs saying, "Yeah, well that was one good night". I give an angry look to him and look back at the crowd as I cock my pistol, look at Michael and shoot him too. Then I say "that's what he gets for leavin' me".





Joey Dillon, world champion gun slinger, and Loop Rawlins, world champion trick roper and whip expert, were there doing a show as well. They were fun to talk with and awsome to watch. It was hot, but the clouds rolled in around 2:00 and a light rain helped cool it off a bit. It was a lot of fun, but I was certainly ready for bed. Micheal's dad made it out for Friday and Saturday, it was good to have him here and I think he had a good time too.

...and Danae didn't move at all when the guns were going off.