One of the two churches--the one we don't go to--in our new village hosts a tent meeting one weekend every August to which the entire community goes. They call it the Cowboy Camp Meeting. There are two actual preaching events, which we did not attend, but there are also a lot of games and activities for everyone.
We were invited to it by no less than five separate people, and of course we went.
The children have never had so much fun. I must say, it was possibly the best small-town gathering I have yet attended.
There was archery taught by game wardens:
Though Cubby was the only one of the boys strong enough to do it.
Donkey rides:
Charlie is there behind the guy with the cowboy hat.
A roping station:
Both Charlie and Cubby tried it. The (fake) cow was quite safe from them, however.
A jumping thing:
Charlie did maybe eight flips during his turn. He was the only child I saw actually flip. So Charlie.
Sack races:
They didn't win, but they didn't fall either.
A fenced-in area with toys for younger kids:
Jack spent much of his time in there playing with the barn animals.
And even baby equipment:
Though Poppy was one of only two babies present, and the only one old enough to actually sit in it.
There were also foot races; a corn toss tournament; a dunk tank much loved by Cubby and Charlie; a team "wild cow" milking contest (wild cow=a goat); tubs of drinks in water with dry ice that bubbled and smoked thrillingly (one of the highlights for the boys); and dinner catered by the local restaurant.
We left after dinner. It was a good way to meet many of our new neighbors, and the kids had non-stop fun for four hours.
Way to roll out the welcome mat, New Mexico.
Such a great village! Does this qualify as continuing your summer resolution of having more fun?
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You all need cowboy hats! Mary in MN
ReplyDeletePoppy looks so enthused! :) Glad to see you settling in to your new place
ReplyDeleteLinda: The last gasp of it. The boys started school today, so summer is over. Although I guess we could keep having fun, right? :-)
ReplyDeleteMary: I actually have one--boots, too--from when I worked on a dude ranch in college. I would feel like a complete tool wearing it, however, as I am very far from a cowgirl. I wear the boots sometimes, though.
It just keeps getting better! YAY
ReplyDeleteYour certainly getting your family known in your new village. How are you all liking the weather there? I have my fingers crossed you'll show us your new (to you) house soon, or what you want us to see of it. I'm really excited about this new adventure for your family. Sounds like you're settling in just fine.
ReplyDeleteThe weather is pretty amazing for August. It rarely gets above 85 degrees in the afternoon. Right at the hottest part of the day, clouds always roll in, though there isn't always rain. Because the sun is so strong, the clouds help a lot.
ReplyDeleteThis is also quite a breezy place, and it always cools down at night, so we rarely need to run our air conditioner.
I understand it can get quite cold in the winter--at least at night, though again, it warms up during the day a lot--and there can be snow, but it doesn't tend to stick around much because of the strong sun. We'll see about that. Can't be worse than where we came from, by a long shot.
Totally awesome for everyone! Love the town already and we'll justbe visitors.
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