Cutting Horses and Teeth

Matthew started cutting his first tooth during the past week. The top, front tooth was first discovered Friday when he decided to chomp down on his grandma's finger. There is still not much pearly white showing, but there is obviously more than just gums up there. Also, Matthew is putting any and everything into his mouth and in addition to the copious amounts of drool, seems to enjoy rubbing his toys across his gums.
Over the past weekend Matthew spent two days at the Augusta Cutting Horse Futurity, where his mama was showing everybody how big he's gotten.

He sleeps during barrel races too.

Matthew was so inspired by the finals Saturday night that he had to try out his horsemanship skills on Sunday.

Showing off with a one-handed grip

He also had his picture taken next to his big horse

Click here to see how much he has grown in relation to his horse since his first month.

Smiley

Matthew also had an unscheduled doctor visit this week to investigate some coughing and congestion. While there he weighed in at 17 lbs 13 ounces with his clothes on. The overalls were obviously lined with lead.