{Rodeo 2012}

It's rodeo time here in Houston again!  I love the rodeo, but more for the fun kid activities versus the live performances.  This year we went with Chat's stepdad, wife and grandmother (who is in from Oregon!).  Luke loved it this year since he now knows all the fun animal noises (mooo, baaah, you get the picture). Other than a few meltdowns here and there, overall it was a pleasant experience.  Score one for the parents.

Ben joined the fun too and insisted that we carry him (all 18+ pounds of him) around the grounds versus hanging out in his very comfy stroller.  We took turns, but lets just say, my arms are a burnin'.  Guess he thought I needed a work out.  Thank you Ben. 

We are off to Galveston for a night with Chat's grandma, so I am busy getting ready, so here is the rodeo in pictures...

Watching the chicks hatch

Hello Mr. Chicken

LOVING the petting zoo (Luke's favorite)!

Having fun on all the John Deere equipment

Riding a zebra on the carousel

Mooooo!

Bahhhh!

Petting the rabbits

Milking a "cow"

Things that were not a hit -- riding one of the rides at the carnival (wait in line for 10 minutes and cue freak-out when trying to put him on it), a pony ride (don't even think about it), and attempting to try to take his sippy cup away from him. 

Thing that was a major hit -- funnel cake!  Like mother, like son.