Waiting in the stands to watch the pre-rodeo mutton bustin' event. That was hilarious. Alli says she wants to do it next year. Not sure how I feel about that yet.
She did participate in the calf scramble though...
This was a very last minute decision so she had no idea what she was doing and bless her heart, she is about the slowest runner ever! She was just running around in circles following all the other kids. I asked when it was all over "Alli, do you know what you were supposed to be doing?"
Her cheerful, excited response: "Yeah! I was supposed to be running!!!"
Mom: "Yes, but you're supposed to chase the calves and try to grab a ribbon off of one."
Alli: "I'm not fast enough to catch a calf!!"
We convinced her that maybe next year she'll be bigger and faster. She had a blast regardless. I was just so proud she was so willing to try something new that she knew nothing about.
Dad and TJ watching Alli run.
The pony rides were a big hit this year! I was surprised 'cause last time TJ had the chance to ride a pony, he would have none of it. I guess he's over that fear now.
On the ride home...
We only played 2 or 3 midway games, but apparently we are REALLY good!
At the parade...
Either the firetrucks or the Shriner's in their go-carts were passing by. He does NOT like loud noises!
2 comments:
Looks like a lot of fun! We have been meaning to try out the Bay City rodeo but always miss it. That's so cool that Alli got to do the calf scramble- whether she knew what to do or not!
Uh, can you imagine me telling Jack... "okay, you are going to get sweaty and dusty, run around in dirt, try not to step in calf poop and there will be loud music and cheering from the dozens of people watching you... Oh, and one more thing... there will be LIVE CATTLE closed in the pin with you, Okay?"
He'd be like, "Um, I'll just watch Alli Jean. And can you pass me a wipey in case she tries to give me a high five afterwards?"
I am so proud of her - but those hot pink "boots were made for runnin' and that's just what she did!"
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