CUJR Award Baunquet

The boys had there awards banquet the Tuesday before Thanksgiving. We tried not to let them know how they had done but someone slipped and told Zeak. He finally won his first saddle and he was pretty excited. He had an awesome year and improved a lot. He Loves to rope and can't wait to rope in his new saddle. Him and Dan also won another set of team roping buckles that they were excited about. Dan said there is nothing like winning a buckle with your son.

Jake had a great year as well he held the record for the fastest barrel run of the season for all three age groups. Him and Stran were the only two boys really in contention for the saddle this year and they had a great year it was so fun to watch them improve and gain confidence this summer. Jake said, Stran can have the saddle because there is no way I am riding a calf and I am pretty sure Stran would choose riding a calf over any of the other events.

They promise we can have a little break for the Holidays before we hit the practice pen hard but, with Zeak's new saddle I might have a hard time keeping him off.

Woodland Family Vacation

Drum roll please... it is the night of the big Home Coming game at Juab High School. The crowd is full of energy. It was time to announce the home coming royalty. The Queen for the year 2011 is Kaci Fae Woodland daughter of Dan and Lisa Woodland of Mona. She loves ice skating and dancing. She is a member of the JHS Provita. Her date and Home Coming King is Tuff son of Skipper W and Smart Chickalena from Mona. He is captain of the football, basketball, and baseball team. Don't they make a handsome couple.



It was Christmas Eve and all Jake Woodland wanted was a goat. Yes, that's right a goat! How would Santa bring a goat? He wouldn't be like all the other toys he would need fed, and watered and what if he left little goat droppings on the toys. Jake new there was no way he would get a Christmas goat but, wait a minute. I here bells I here here hoofs they are on the roof lets have a look! What is this? Where is Rudolf? what is that leading Santa's sleigh? Why, it is Squirt the red nosed goat doing the work of the reindeer today. He is bringing toys to all the good little girls and boys with out leaving little goat droppings on all the toys. Jake Woodland got not one but two goats for Christmas this year. But, the real surprise did not come until spring when little squirts was found, a perfect example of Christmas wishes do come true.
Jake participated in the kids talent show. He sang, "Proud to Be an American" and he had me accompany him. I was shaking like a leaf and hope that I wasn't the reason he was so nervous. I decided after this experience to never give Dan a hard time for missing when he is roping with our boys. That is just way to much pressure for a parent.
Jake and Zeak are cultured they switch things up by running barrels on their bikes instead of horses.





Dan made it his goal last year to sign up for the County Fair Idol. He asked Jaron Carter to accompany him. They performed at the Mona Days Celebration and had a good experience so they decided to give the Fair Idol a go. The first night of the competition Dan had to sing 30 sec Au Capella number. He chose Good Brown Gravy by Joe Diffie. He made it through that round and him and Jaron chose "Lady" by Alabama unfortunately there was not a round 3,4,or 5. They were relieved and bummed all at the same time. After talking to the other two judges they felt really bad. I am just proud of him for accomplishing his goal and doing so well. He is already gearing up for next year.



Extreme Horseman is another fun event Dan enjoyed last year and Zeak decided to try this year Dan didn't do as well this year but Zeak ended 3rd.


After 5 years of the Ranch Rodeo Dan and his team of Jaron Carter, Mike Kajanis and Scott (friend of Jaron's) Dan finally placed 2nd and was out of winning it by 30sec. He had a blast.


The team penning needs some work that is all I have to say.


This year the Woodlands had another great family vacation. We really are rednecks who love to go to the Juab County Fair. The only part of the fair we don't enjoy is the derby, yes I know that is terrible we don't love it but we still sponsor a car every year.

Ute Stampede

A picture very similar to this one of Kaci made it in the Times News with the title "future 2020 Ute Stampede Queen." She now believes that when she is bigger she is going to be the Ute Stampede Queen she reminds me every so often and when I forget she says remember the paper says I am. So Cute I can't wait!!!

Nephi's biggest holiday is the UTE STAMPEDE when Dan and I first got married we never missed a performance. When Zeak started rodeoing we didn't enjoy going to the Stampede as much so for the last few years we have watched the parades but haven't made it to a rodeo. This year Dan decided that his business needed to ride through the parade so Thursday night in the horse parade we rode as a family. Kaci was so cute. Everyone wondered why she was on the biggest horse. The reason is he is the best horse we own so even though it doesn't appear to be the safest for the littlest girl to be on the biggest horse this was our safest option. Dan rode his colt in the parade for the first time and she did awesome. We had a great time and we enjoyed watching the rodeo this year with our friends the Halls. Aaron and Dan have been friends since high school and we still enjoy being with them. It was fun to be involved in the action this year.

June CUJR Rodeo

Cowboy Camping

Our first calf ride was a rough one. Casy and Wendy came over a few nights before the rodeo and had a little chat with Jake so he decided he would give calf riding a whirl. I thought for sure we all had an understanding that he would have all of the proper safety gear on before leaving the chute. Well that is what I get for trusting that my child would be taken care of and staying behind the stop watch. This is what happens when you don't wear a helmet and safety vest. He toughened up and finished the rodeo thanks to Cole's grandma for getting him some Tylenol and band aids and grandma Barnhurst for giving him lots of loves. The next day Uncle Steve suited him up in Wes and Tel's gear and he won the rodeo in calf riding.
With a battle wound you get lots of attention this is Jake's Pit crew. Who knew racing barrels and poles required so much help? We have an awesome family who are so supportive and willing to help our kids while we help judge & time. It takes a village to raise cowboys. Thanks everyone for your help.
Zeak is tying down calves I won't say he is to little but maybe to young. He is doing great and he has some great friends who are willing to share their calf horses with us Thanks Troy and Shane. Troy's horse Jane is 32 (that is reallllly old in horse years) and she LoVes to rope calves she is great for Zeak to learn on. Looks like I am going to need to get a job or sale lots more vinyl because calf horses are not cheap to make or buy.

The BOYS!!! Need I say more?