Kids

Hamster...in the picture above we are all doing our best hamster impression.  Why?  It's a long story.  Well, 144 pages long.  You see, I had the privilege and fun of reading a story at Nettie Marshall Elementary this morning.

Today, Saturday, is Ambucs Sonic Day in Lufkin and Diboll.  Please stop by any of the 3 Sonic locations in Lufkin (South First, N. Timberland, or Frank Street) and in Diboll (Hwy 59 North) are donating 30% of the sales to Lufkin Ambucs.

It was a tight race for night 3 of mutton bustin' at the Anglina Benefit Rodeo, but Jaycee Dykes of Huntington held on to take a one point win with a score of 89 points.

Night number two of the Angelina Benefit Rodeo produced some more outstanding rides in the KICKS 105/Cavenders Mutton Bustin' Championships.  There were a total of 3 80+ point rides and the same number of 90+ point rides.

Two 90 point rides highlighted night number one of the Mutton Bustin' Championships Wednesday night at the Angelina Benefit Rodeo, but when the dust settled and the fleece cleared, 7 year old Emma Heckendorn of Hudson took home the trophy with a ride of 91 points.

Some outstanding young men and women paid a visit to the Merrell in the Morning Show Wednesday morning.  Leadership Tomorrow is made up of Angelina County high school juniors who are leaders at their schools and in their communities.

You couldn't have scripted the final night of mutton bustin' at the Nacogdoches Pro Rodeo and Steer Show any better.  On a night that saw the best scores of the 3 nights of riding, Kaleb Eddings of Nacogdoches was holding on to the lead with a score of 82 points with one rider to go.

Night number two of the Nacogdoches Pro Rodeo and Steer Show featured 10 more cowboys and cowgirls trying for the top ride in the KICKS 105 Mutton Bustin' competition, sponsored by Deep East Texas Electric Co-op.

They rode frontways, sideways, and even backwards.  Night number one of mutton bustin' at the Nacogdoches Pro Rodeo and Steer Show produced some highly entertaining rides as 10 area youngsters held on to the wool as long as they could.

Exaggerated drama by teenagers and adults is annoying.  However, it's precious when a toddler takes the stage.

We've come down with a severe case of cuteness overload.

A teacher of elementary to middle school aged kids in Manchester, England gave her class a 'novel' assignment for World Book Day (March 5th).  She asked her students to come to school dressed as one of their favorite literary characters.    To say she got more than she bargained for is a vast understatement.