Rodeo- Day #1

One of my favorite things about Houston is the Rodeo! It the largest in the world and lucky for us is right down the street.  Yesterday I decided that I had to get out of the house, so I loaded up the stroller and the kids (I love saying that I have kids!) and walked on over to the rodeo!
Nathan had a blast looking at all the animals.  It was a value day (cheap ticket day) and spring break, so the place was PACKED, but we were still able to do some fun things.

He was in awe of the "amimals". He literally made no facial expressions for about 3 minutes when we first saw the pigs and cows- I think he was overwhelmed with joy and didn't know what to do with himself.

the pigs

he heard the cows

the bunnies

We also went to the "farm" where Nathan got to feed chickens, plant crops, milk a cow, shear a sheep, and sell his items at the market.  He mostly just liked putting things into the basket, but it was fun!

carrying his basket at the farm

feeding the chickens

planting some peppers

picking some peaches

He really liked the petting zoo a whole lot more than last year.  Last years visit ended with a bucket full of tears. 

This year he was a little too enthusiastic- he kept trying to kiss the animals- gross.  I blame this kid in the khaki hat...

he started it- Nathan's just a follower.
(that's his mom's hand on his head...she wasn't even trying to stop him- his lips were on the nasty deer and she did nothing. Things like that make me wonder if I'm a bad mom for not letting Nathan "experience things" or a great mom for not letting him KISS A DEER.)

We had a little (BIG) meltdown on the way home, but it was worth it. We're excited to go again on Saturday with Chris (and to go to the Brad Paisley concert!)