Let's Rodeo

So we took Ian out of school a couple of hours early to take him and Evan to the Rodeo.  It was a beautiful day and the rodeo wasn't too crowded.  At first we were a little disappointed because there wasn't that many animals but the day quickly picked up.

We checked out the Animal Adventure first and the kids all loved getting to touch and see the animals.  Ian loved the little chicks and Evan didn't want any of the animals to lick him, especially the big cow that you could tell was a very sloppy kisser.  Here is a picture of all the kids outside by the big chicken statue. And also a picture of the boys in the pig.

Next after checking out barrel racing for a little while we went on our own pony ride (all the kids definitely liked pony rides more than they wanted to try barrel racing).

After riding on the animals we walked over to check out the petting zoo.  We bought some food to feed the animals and of course Evan didn't want to help with that.  I helped Ian and was basically followed around by a very large llama the entire time.  He was cute though, I would have brought him home.  The deer in there were annoying, they kept trying to eat my coat.  Ian really liked the little pigs and he and his friend tried to catch the wallaby that bouncing around inside.  Ian liked all the little animals, including the tiny little black goat.



Next we went to watch a demonstration of how to milk a cow.  It was really interesting and best we got to have a seat for a couple of minutes and enjoy the best chocolate milk shake I have ever tasted.  Then we walked back over to the midway and checked out this display place.  Luckily we did because guess what, more free ice cream!!

Then it was time, we bought some tickets and went on some rides.  First was the merry go round, which was a lot faster than the pony ride and then on to the bumper cars.  Ian and Evan were so cute in the bumper cars together.

I took Ian on a fast ride.  He was undecided about how he liked it, as we went it was awesome and then it was scary and then it was awesome and then it was scary, but when we got off he said it was awesome and would ride it again with me.

Couple more ride pictures.

They actually rode on that bear ride twice they all liked it so much.  After the rides we waited a little bit and then watched the pig races which was so cute.  Ian told me he wants a little pig, he is just like my sister Sally.  I remember her growing up she always wanted a pig.  I wonder how pigs are as guard dogs?

All in all, it was a perfect day at the Rodeo!  :)  Oh and as we walked out we walked through a different cattle barn and saw some of the biggest bulls and cows I have ever seen.  Definitely an interesting day!!