July 21st, 2008: OH MY!!!!

Nolan WON the mutton bustin' competition at Cheyenne Frontier Days Monday night at the Pro Bull Riders Tour "night show" event!!!!!!!! Congratulations Nolan!!!!!!!!

**Please note, you can enlarge the pictures by clicking on the smaller versions here**

The first two pictures are after dinner when Kelly wanted to get a picture of him with his CFD tattoo on his cheek. Our neighbor behind us, Sammie, gave Nolan the tattoo after the night show on Sunday so he could wear it for mutton bustin'.

The sheep came from Colorado State University, and we wonder if the sheep knew that Nolan was probably the only kid there who would want the Rams to beat the Wyoming Cowboys! A good sign for Nolan!!!

The kids all had to gather and get paperwork completed at the Contestants Building (where we were all able to have VIP parking too!).

The kids all received a bandana from Justin Boots for participating.

After a truck ride over to the area beneath the east stands, the kids waited just outside the "ready room" for the bull riders. Several of the bull riders and bull fighters walked out and signed the kids' bandanas.

A few pictures below of Christian, Nolan and Colter waiting. These three play hockey for the Cheyenne Capitals together, and Nolan and Colter are also classmates! (Thanks to Gary Foster for these pictures).

Nolan and Christian discuss strategy in the picture below.

Cool camera angle on the arena big screens looking down into the buckin' chute as Nolan got on-board.

And off he went...

Thanks to Gary Foster for the action shots above too.

Miss Frontier giving Nolan the trophy on the big screen.

And one more wave to the crowd.

After wandering back to the grandstands, and numerous stops for Nolan to accept congratulations from the fans and to pose for pictures (seriously), Kelly took the following picture on her phone.

For winning, Nolan not only received the trophy and belt buckle, but he also receives a pair of Justin Boots!!

Thank you to CFD and Justin for a great evening that Nolan is sure to never forget!!