However, we have never taken her to the Rodeo. I felt like she was too young to sit for that long and too much explanation would be required. Plus, it's SO LOUD.
But now that's she's a bit older and is comfortable wearing her headphones, I felt like it would be a good year to take her.
I found an artist that I didn't think would be too uncomfortable for her and Nana found tickets.
We spent some time looking at the animals and planting a sunflower and going through the farm area. Then it was show time!
She knew all about it because her teacher had just gone and told the class about it. Alice REALLY wanted to see the bulls.
With headphones on, she handled it really well! We got through the National Anthem and the opening fireworks.
And then she asked for the bulls.
The first event is Tie Down roping.
First calf out of the gate, "what are they doing to the cow?!"
This might be a long night.
"They're roping him, I don't think it hurts him. He's okay."
"He yooks sad!!! Sad cow!"
And then she asked for the bulls.
We rock along and it's Barrel Racing time. One girl knocks the barrel over and Nana gasps. Alice pats her on the arm and says, "it's okay, Nana. They'll pick it up!"
Still, where are the bulls?!
She FINALLY got to see the bulls. The excitement last about 8 seconds. Probably more like 6 because that's how long the first cowboy managed to stay on.
Alice feels like there should be less contestants.
She thought the children chasing the cows were not very nice and the kids riding sheep were crazy. "I NOT doing THAT!!" Preach, girl.
Then the concert. Her first as well. I went with Leon Bridges because his music is beautiful and we enjoyed the show!
Nana, Alice and I had a lovely Girl's Night Out at the Rodeo!
Until next time.....
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