Hico Steak Cook-Off

We went to Hico for the 9th Annual Steak Cook-Off on May 19 with my parents.  This is one of my families favorite things to do and is the 4th time that we have entered the cook-off.  Our team name is "Steak Medics" since most of us on the team are somehow involved in the Medical Field and all the guys are EMTs or Paramedics. 

This year my parents built ambulance doors to go at the front of our tent and make it look like we were working in the back of an ambulance.  It turned out so cute and go us lots of complements!

the decor

Dad chopping wood for the smoker

We entered the appetizer round again this year as well as the steak cook-off.  Last year we won the appetizer round and so we really wanted a repeat!  We didn't end up doing any good this year and were quite shocked when we found out that the appetizer that won was almost the exact same thing that we had made last year. 

our appetizer

We were a little disappointed with the quality of meat that we were given this year but still excited about our steak that we turned it.  It had beautiful grill marks on it and tasted good.  But we didn't do any good this year with our steak either. :(

the steak

We were one of the teams chosen to cook for the public this year so that was a fun and new challenge!  After all the steaks are turned in then people who purchased a ticket are able to choose which team they want to cook them a steak.  We cooked a dozen or so steaks and also went to other teams to sample their steaks.  We had some pretty decent steaks but still think that ours was one of the better ones.  Hopefully we'll have better luck next year!!!

taking a little break for a family picture

Sunday morning we got up and went to eat breakfast at a local Mexican food restaurant in Stephenville.  After breakfast we decided to go to a park and play for a little while before everyone had to head home.

Cade playing on the zylophone

having fun in the tunnel

Gregg and Cade playing

Dad and Mom with Cade

family fun at the park

Bailey and Cade

I just LOVE this picture (and this little boy)!

We had such a wonderful weekend and really enjoyed the steak cook-off!  I love being able to do these type of things with my family and pray someday that Cade will want to do these types of things with us when he is all grown!