We decided to take our Princess to the RODEO last night. She had a lot of fun! I wish I had a really nice camera like some of you bloggers, instead I just used my iPhone — so excuse some of the shots.
Before we even found our seats, our daughter spotted the mechanical bull and wanted to give it a whirl.
We arrived 2 hours early (when they opened the gates) so we had plenty of time to look around and enjoy the views. This is NOT one that we enjoyed! Now you must join in our suffering … sorry.
This rodeo company really put on a good show. The announcer (not sure what his title really is) did an awesome job keeping the crowd involved. I could tell this wasn’t his first rodeo (ha, ok – pardon the bad pun).
How many of you get emotional when the Star Spangled Banner is played at public events? This group had a rider and flag for each arm of our military and for the USA and the Christian Flag. My husband and I were choking back the tears the best we could. My thoughts went to those in Afghanistan — the lives that have been lost in the Vietnam War, Korean War, WWII, and WW I. I looked at the older folks wiping their eyes — some of the men most likely fought and served. It just messes me up. I am so grateful to live in the USA. I am thankful for those who sacrificed (and those who continue to sacrifice) their lives for my freedom. I just pray America will turn to the Lord. I am concerned for her future.
On a side note, the announcer guy kept talking about prayer in school and Christianity, but then said, “I’m not a holy roller.” What exactly IS a holy roller? Someone who is on FIRE for Jesus? So what does that make the rest of the people who AREN’T holy rollers? Luke warm?
2 Chronicles 7:14If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land.
Our daughter had a great time! Before the crowd arrived, she enjoyed dancing to the country music. Such a ham!
And yes, my child is almost 6 and she JUST ate her FIRST hot dog!
The most exciting part of the rodeo was when the “announcer” called all children to the ring! I think he called it the “Calf tail roundup” though my husband and I don’t agree on that. Ha. I thought he said, “Cat tail” and I pictured the kids chasing some cats.
There were probably about 50 kids in the ring with 3 young calves. There were a couple of ribbons on the backside of those calves and the kids had to chase, corner, and grab a ribbon. This is when I REALLY wished for a nice camera with a zoom. Anyway, it was hilarious to watch those kids running. And even though our daughter was in flip flops (ever tried to run in those?) she was hanging in the middle of the pack! You go girl!
All in all, we were roped into a good time! (And just so you know, the trick rope wrapped around my husband was $5!)
Happy 4th of July to you all!
God bless America and may she turn to Him.
