San Antonio Short Go, Tucson Short Go, Tilden, and Bay City

After his first set at San Antonio, Ace and Cody Quaney headed to Tucson, AZ.  He had his first calf down quick, but she strained and wouldn't take the tie.  He had a good second run, but was one of out the money for the round.  Ace was consistent enough on two head to make it back for the short round, which fell on the Sunday after the short round at San Antonio.  Ace's videographer wasn't there to film, so unfortunately I can't post those two runs....

For all non-rodeo affiliated readers, the short round (or short go) is the championship round.  I think I am finally catching onto all the rodeo terminology and it's becoming somewhat second nature in my vocabulary!
 
Ace got home from Tucson just in time to turn around and head back up to San Antonio for the semifinals.  I would like to extend a HUGE thank you to Bart Hutton for allowing me to sit in his amazing seats - right behind the roping boxes.  Also, a HUGE thank you to Mike and Kim Paxson for inviting me to sit with y'all to watch.  Bart, the seats are way better than the companion seats up in the nosebleed section!

On his first run, Ace had the calf down to be real quick, but she sucked her legs from under him and it resulted in a little longer run than we anticipated.

Click HERE to watch Ace's first semifinal run at San Antonio

After the round, Ace got Mexico situated for the night while I met up with Kahlei and Gabe, some friends from Cuero.  We all went back down to sit with the Paxson's to watch Jeff Foxworthy's show after the rodeo.  It's not very often that we stay for the performer, but we are so glad we did.  He had us in continuous laughter!

Throughout the night, Kahlei was very stern in asking me when we will be getting back from the summer rodeo trip, as her and Gabe are getting married in mid September.  I assured her that we wouldn't miss their big day for the world - even if we have to fly home to be there!

That night, Gabe asked Ace to be a part of their wedding and he was thrilled!  We all decided to go downtown and eat at Mi Tierra once again.  Of course we had to have breakfast for our late night dinner!

The next morning, Ace and I headed to Lake Placid to spend the morning and afternoon visiting with his family.  Lonna, Kailey, and I did a little afternoon shopping while Ace and Stratton stayed behind and took a nap.  When Stratton awoke, he was sure ready to watch Uncle Bubba rope!

Ace and I headed back to the arena and got ready for the rodeo.  He placed in the round, but unfortunately was one out of the money to advance to the finals.

Click HERE to watch Ace's second semifinal run at San Antonio

Ace decided to head back to the trailer and get some rest, as he had to make the trek back to Tucson on Saturday.  I stayed out for a bit and visited with Kahlei and Sarah Beth - friends from Cuero.

The next morning, Ace and Monty Lewis headed back up to Tucson for the short round, while I headed to Fredericksburg to join in on wedding shower festivities for a girlfriend from college, Gina. I had so much fun catching up with girls I haven't seen in forever and making memories with friends - old and new!    

In Tucson, Ace's calf ran him down the arena and he had her tied down.  However, before the 6-second tie inspection expired, she got up and it resulted in a no time.

In the past few days Ace went to a CPRA rodeo in Tilden, TX and a PRCA rodeo in Bay City, TX and earned second place paychecks at both rodeos.  While Ace went to Tilden, I went to New Braunfels and spent time with one of my sisters and her two sweet boys!  We took Jaxen to see a monster truck smash cars at a local dealership....he had so much fun!

Ace and longtime rodeo friend, Judson Nowotny, were both up at Tilden during the same performance on Friday night.  They joked that if they won first and second that they would get a suite at an upcoming Spurs game.  Well boys, turns out that your joke became reality..... now when are we going to watch the Spurs?!

Click HERE to watch Ace's run at Tilden

Ace, Tod, Michael Zuber, and Randy Perry had a good roping session yesterday before we headed to Bay City.  I called Ace on my way out to the arena and asked him if he could saddle a horse for me.  Shortly after I arrived, his sister, Kailey, pulled up to the arena.  Ace told me she had a surprise for me - it was my very first Slone Saddle!  I am so excited to break it in and show it off! Thank you, Slone Saddles!!

 Ace and Mexico had a good run and got a second place paycheck in Bay City.

Click HERE to watch Ace's run at Bay City

Ace got done roping fairly early last night and we were able to make it home at a pretty decent hour.  This morning we loaded up the trailer and are headed to Houston for Ace's set on March 9-11.  We look forward to being consistent and keeping the momentum up!