It started with a fun Rodeo themed day at school, where he could come dressed in rodeo gear. For Connor that pretty much only included overalls, but we tried. We also got a fun new cowboy hat as his old one didn't fit his head anymore. I'm guessing big heads run in the family. The poor kid didn't stand a chance with his Daddy and his Grandpa.
At school, they roped "horses", milked cows, made stick ponies, played with horseshoes, and other rodeo themed activities. They also had a rodeo/bbq themed lunch.
That following Saturday, we met Pagger Don at the rodeo. He was there on AQHA business to watch rodeo competitions and meet sponsors, etc., but he also made some time to hang out with us. We started by watching some neat versatility competition, where the competitors had to do multiple skills on their horses like stopping the horse at a certain mark, turning the horse in a circle, containing a cow in a certain area, and roping a cow. We watched the competition from the bleachers, and Connor seemed to really like the show.
Afterwards, we said goodbye to Pagger Don and walked around the Rodeo grounds. We started inside with the livestock displays and then we finished up in the carnival area. This is the first year that there were rides that Connor could actually do. He had fun. We also played a carnival game, but we didn't win a prize. Too bad. At the end, we rode the big ferris wheel. Connor liked it, even at the very top when they stopped it and we were swaying in the breeze.
We met back up with Pagger Don on his lunch break and all shared a funnel cake and some fried oreos. Oh yum. After that, we headed back to the arena where Pagger Don arranged for us to pet a horse. Connor liked the horse and the horse liked him too since he was nuzzling his leg. It made Connor laugh. We left after that.
Since we had a free pass (thanks Pagger Don), Connor and I went back to the rodeo on Monday. It was kind of spur of the moment that morning, because I looked at the weather and realized it was maybe our last nice day of the week, so we drove down to the rodeo and enjoyed another fun time. This time, since it was way less crowded we were able to do the pony rides and the petting zoo. We didn't do this on Saturday, because the lines were crazy. As always, Connor liked the animals. We also had no trouble getting on rides or the play sets. We left around 1:45 and were both pooped. It was worth it though. Happy Rodeo Days everyone!
Connor showing off his new cowboy hat before bed.
Being silly during book time.
Reading his potty book. At one point it asks, "should I go in my diaper?" and Connor always responds, "No!" He is doing really well potty training. Good boy. It's been a full 2 weeks in underwear and we're doing fine.
All set to go to Rodeo Day at school.
Checking out the rodeo competition with Pagger Don.
The Treadway men at the rodeo.
Connor looked cute with his hands in his overalls.
Checking out animal viewing areas at the rodeo. He is still pretty fascinated with seeing the farm animals up close.
Getting a good view atop Daddy's shoulders.
Maybe we should send him to a farm to milk cows this summer. Hmm.
There are always trucks on display and Connor loved climbing in them. Um, buddy, it's gonna be about 14 more years before you can drive that thing.
Climbing on tractors. What fun.
Riding the carousel. Yeehaw.
There were these small playgrounds that you could use tickets to "ride" and Connor had to go in by himself. I was a little nervous, but he luckily made it out the other side. He did have one incident in the ball pit, where he couldn't find his footing to get out, and believe me, I was sort of freaking out since he would be practically stuck in there, but he persevered and made it out. I had a mini heart attack, but he seemed OK.
Riding the big Ferris Wheel.
Meeting the silly horse.
Then on Monday, Connor and I went back to the rodeo and we got to take a pony ride, because the lines weren't long.
Connor atop Dolly the pony.
Connor was a bit stone faced during the ride, but I think he just wasn't quite sure what was going on. He said afterwards that he liked it.
We also got to go to the petting zoo. Connor is still so gentle with the animals and just walks up to them and gives them a gentle pat-pat. It's really cute and I hope he will be that gentle with the new baby.
He especially loved all the baby animals in the petting zoo. He'd say, "It's a baby goat. Awww." It was funny.
We got to go on this farmyard scavenger hunt thing where he gathered items along the way featuring different farming activities like feeding chickens, milking cows, planting vegetables, picking fruit, riding tractors and then at the end, he went to the market with all his goodies and bought a treat. It was cute.
Here he is planting a pepper in the garden.
Climbing through a different playground, one without a ball pit for Mom's sanity.
Riding a cool pirate ship.
He really liked the flying "Dumbo."
Of course what Rodeo day would be complete without a funnel cake. What a fun time.
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