Then & Now

This is something that is very special to me. Partly because it is one the greatest accomplishments that a team roper can acheive and partly because my Dad is a very generous man and tends to give away his buckles and memorabilia from a time that represented most of my childhood. Lately, I've been spending time trying to round up all the things that he gave away. And lately I've discovered he gave away a heck of alot more than he kept.

Last year for Christmas, my grandparents gave this buckle to Blaze. It is one of the many NFR buckles that my Dad won and only 2 of many that I know their whereabouts. This is when he won the 4th go round in 1986 at the NFR. This is what it looked like.

I sent it off to Gist Silversmiths, the original buckle makers, to have it cleaned up and this is what I got back.

Isn't it beautiful? I can't help but be so proud of this buckle. I hope to find and retain the others that are out there somewhere.

Love,
Kaci

P.S. I apologize for not blogging as often these past couple of weeks. We have been extremely busy and on the road. Maybe it's time I get a laptop! (hint hint, nudge nudge)