Spring Break - Houston Rodeo

We kicked off our spring break of animals and rodeo fun with Lily's preschool class going on a field trip to a farm - and she was so excited because she got to ride on a pony. She named him Chocolate Chip, and keeps asking when she gets to ride him again. She really wanted nothing to do with any of the other animals and didn't want to feed any of them because she said it would get her dirty. That's my girly girl!!

This past week we spent some time at the Houston Rodeo. Jason and I went down Wednesday night for another great Gary Allan concert - and had a pre-concert dinner with his friend, Jamie, who plays guitar in the band. I just love that night because it is the one night a year I can get Jason to enjoy country music! And then Friday we took the girls down for a day of riding rides and seeing all the animals at the rodeo. The best part of the day was entering Mia in a mutton bustin' contest. (For those of you not versed in rodeo talk - that is sheep riding!!) It was hilarious. She was a good sport and hung on for dear life as that wild sheep came out of the bin. She didn't win the fastest time (and belt buckle prize) but it was something we will talk about for years. So funny!! Of course our Lily wanted nothing to do with the sheep - she just wanted to ride the rollercoasters and eat corn dogs. It was a fun family day, and we look forward to going again next year.


Lily on her pony, Chocolate Chip!

 

Mia preparing for her big sheep ride.

 

Go Mia!! We love mutton bustin'.

 

The girls at the rodeo.