Yeeehawwww! The Poway Rodeo

This was our second year at the Poway Rodeo and the first year we brought the kids.  We have a few weeks here in town where we celebrate Poway Days.  We have a parade down main street and a street fair.  And then towards the end of the two weeks is the rodeo, where they have lots of booths selling cowboy hats, country western inspired decorations and knick knacks.  And then there's the face painting booth.  Tatum couldn't wait to get in there!

Look at that painted face!  She also couldn't wait to get a smoothie!

 

After we had some pizza and hot dogs, and checked out all the booths, the kids took turns riding and roping the bull.  This was before we saw the show so they really had no idea what the bull or the rope was for.  They were in for a bit of a surprise. :)

Cowgirl Joy and her chillens. :)

The show started and as soon as the horses came out, Ty was mesmerized.  He likes horses, but from far away.  When the bucking broncos came out, I asked Ty if he'd like to ride a horse, and he said, "Oh no, I don't want any of that flappity flappin!" referring to the way the men were flapping around on the bucking horses.  It was hilarious!

 

I think this is their manly grrr faces. :)

Tatum loved seeing all the horses and the pretty cowgirls on a few of them.  They would have the princesses come riding out to show different company signs, as advertisement, and Tatum thought they were so pretty and lucky.  Maybe we'll have to get her some horse riding lessons.

Enjoying the show with Grandma.

And Mommy.

My buddy.  Ty experienced another first when he went with Daddy to the portapotty to pee.  Shortly after they returned from their bathroom trip, Ty said he had to go poop.  I said I'd take him but when he realized he'd have to go back to the portapotties, he said he'd hold it, and he did. :) 

 

Ty was quite impressed with all the action, from the calf roping to the little kids riding sheep.  I don't know as he'd say he liked it or would want to go again, but it sure kept his attention till 9:30 at night.