Dixie National Rodeo

Last week, I had just mentioned to Bruce that I wanted to find something fun to do with the kids that weekend while he was working at Upward when I received an email from my Dad. He suggested the Rodeo - perfect!!  Silas and Avery were PUMPED all week about going to see the hor-sees and cows - having no idea what a rodeo was.  
We awoke on Saturday (and had our chocolate pancakes) and met Mimi and Papaw and the Sturdivants at Broadstreet for a pre 'hor-see' lunch!  Mimi brought Grace's and my old cowboy hats for the kids.  So cute!

They loved every minute of the walk to the coliseum for the show!  Silas was serious about the tractors, horses, lassos - he was in heaven.  Avery enjoyed it, and added her own "ballet" touch to the scene.

Be still my heart!  Is this not the cutest cowboy you've ever seen?!

Two special cowboys here…

I remember growing up and driving down for the Dixie Nationals - they still put on a great show.  After the show, we enjoyed walking through the stables to see the 'baby cows' and the 'mama cows' and the 'pretty cows' (where they all were lying down and having their coat brushed and dried….).  Much to our surprise, Mr Silas led the charge on the mechanical bull!  Ride 'em cowboy!!

Soon after the bull rides, it was time for a funnel cake…. then back home.  A great day!  They are still talking about it and can't wait to go back next year.