Houston Rodeo - Gary Allan concert

 

 

 

 

Jason and I had a very TEXAS night out last week - we went to the Houston Rodeo. Everything in Texas is bigger, and this rodeo is huge!! It lasts for 2 weeks and there are concerts every night. We headed down to see Gary Allan (country music singer for those of you unfamiliar) - Jason's friend from high school, Jaime Hanna, plays guitar and sings backup in the band. We had dinner with Jaime before the concert (and got a peek at the huge tour bus) and then saw some of the rodeo and the concert. It was crazy to see Jaime down on the stage and on the big screen playing his guitar. I loved it - and this was the only way I was ever going to get my husband to take me to a country concert. Now, thanks to Jaime, we have opened his eyes to the wonderful world of country music.

Build-A-Bear

We had a great family night at Build-A-Bear with the girls - Mia filled her "Star Chart" (she got a star for each day she was good and helpful around the house) and her reward was a new bear. This was Lily's first time to go, and they both had a ball. Mia knew the routine and showed Lily what to do. Lily's favorite part was picking the clothes - she is all girl!! We went for cheeseburgers and shakes afterwards, and both girls snuggled with their bears in the car. Jason was shocked at the price for the bears, clothes and accessories (poor man in a house of all girls) but for the smiles we got he forgot all about the cost and focused on the fun. What a great dad.