We were excited to have some time with Grayson to show him around our crazy lives. One of our favorite things to do in March is Rodeo! So, we took him to see it all, and we got him to help raise some money for our new school playground!
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Showing posts with label rodeo. Show all posts
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Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Rodeo Carnival (lost post)
Somehow, this entry never posted...so here it is...
After several years of wasting my money on rodeo/concert tickets for the kids, I decided to only take them to the carnival! Mary Frances didn't get to go, as I mentioned in an earlier post. So, each of the boys was allowed to take a friend!
I love this one!
Sunday, March 27, 2011
Rodeo and Keith Urban
I went to Rodeo three times this season. It was a blast, but I definitely got my fill! I love going to Rodeo and watching the bull riding, mutton bustin', and more! 
It's always fun to see the FFA students chase the calves for a chance at a scholarship!
Keith Urban put on a great performance, and we had amazing seats that were given to us!
It's always fun to see the FFA students chase the calves for a chance at a scholarship! 
Keith Urban put on a great performance, and we had amazing seats that were given to us!
Wednesday, March 09, 2011
Discipline Hurts
The past few weeks have been drama-central in my world, which includes a 7 year old girl going on 12! I swear she already acts like a middle-schooler some days!
The main thing we've been dealing with is her sense of entitlement! Nothing is fair!! For everything we do, there are two or three things we didn't do! I am almost at the end of my rope with whining and complaining!
Give me a break!
I took you to the rodeo (the only kid that went with us) and bought you cotton candy and a corn dog, and you complain because I didn't buy a toy.
I buy tickets for the carnival at Rodeo tonight and you complain because you can't take a friend.
I let you go play with a friend all afternoon, and you come home complaining because I didn't do something else with you (since you weren't here)!
I was at the end of my rope on Sunday night after all this drama and couldn't figure out how to solve this the best way---and then, a light bulb.
After praying for God's guidance, I realized that not letting her go to the carnival tonight was an appropriate consequence for her actions.
So, I sat on her bed as she was crying and told her how much I love her. I reminded her that my job as her mother is to help her love God and tell other people about him. That means that I have to teach her how to be grateful for the things we have and to be considerate of others who do not have! So, I informed her that she would not be going to the carnival tonight. She was heartbroken, which in turn broke my heart, but I know it is the best way to teach her this lesson. She must understand that she can't have everything and that she needs to be thankful for what she has.
I'm sure the drama will continue, but I know that God will continue to show us the way to handle these situations. After all, He loves her more than we do!
The main thing we've been dealing with is her sense of entitlement! Nothing is fair!! For everything we do, there are two or three things we didn't do! I am almost at the end of my rope with whining and complaining!
Give me a break!
I took you to the rodeo (the only kid that went with us) and bought you cotton candy and a corn dog, and you complain because I didn't buy a toy.
I buy tickets for the carnival at Rodeo tonight and you complain because you can't take a friend.
I let you go play with a friend all afternoon, and you come home complaining because I didn't do something else with you (since you weren't here)!
I was at the end of my rope on Sunday night after all this drama and couldn't figure out how to solve this the best way---and then, a light bulb.
After praying for God's guidance, I realized that not letting her go to the carnival tonight was an appropriate consequence for her actions.
So, I sat on her bed as she was crying and told her how much I love her. I reminded her that my job as her mother is to help her love God and tell other people about him. That means that I have to teach her how to be grateful for the things we have and to be considerate of others who do not have! So, I informed her that she would not be going to the carnival tonight. She was heartbroken, which in turn broke my heart, but I know it is the best way to teach her this lesson. She must understand that she can't have everything and that she needs to be thankful for what she has.
I'm sure the drama will continue, but I know that God will continue to show us the way to handle these situations. After all, He loves her more than we do!
Monday, March 07, 2011
Rodeo Houston Salutes the Military
Mary Frances and I got to go to the rodeo with Grandaddy last week. It was the night that they recognized the military. So, there were men and women in uniform everywhere. Each branch of the military brought in an exhibit. So, we saw tanks, jets, and all types of things! Mary Frances wanted her picture in the top of the tank!
Of course, there was plenty of bare-back riding, bull riding, and mutton-bustin' (that's when 5-6 year old ride sheep). We also got to see Trace Adkins in concert! He put on a great show! I was surprised at what a great performer he was on top of his bass voice that vibrated the stadium! That was really cool!
In the last few years, Texas fairs have become well-known for frying EVERYTHING! Check out this menu - as if Snickers, Twinkies, and Nutter Butter didn't already have enough calories and fat! The day we went to the rodeo, the radio station had a nutritionist on the air talking about rodeo food. She said the best thing to eat at rodeo is the Cotton Candy with only 200 something calories. In fact, she said cotton candy is practically a health food compared to everything else! One of those fried oreos has 156 calories in it!
Yeehaw!
Everyone is excited that Grandaddy has been able to spend so much time with us the last few weeks!
My favorite part of the rodeo was when the Special Ops guys rapelled down from the rafters of Reliant Stadium along with the American Flag! It was an amazing sight!
Of course, there was plenty of bare-back riding, bull riding, and mutton-bustin' (that's when 5-6 year old ride sheep). We also got to see Trace Adkins in concert! He put on a great show! I was surprised at what a great performer he was on top of his bass voice that vibrated the stadium! That was really cool!
In the last few years, Texas fairs have become well-known for frying EVERYTHING! Check out this menu - as if Snickers, Twinkies, and Nutter Butter didn't already have enough calories and fat! The day we went to the rodeo, the radio station had a nutritionist on the air talking about rodeo food. She said the best thing to eat at rodeo is the Cotton Candy with only 200 something calories. In fact, she said cotton candy is practically a health food compared to everything else! One of those fried oreos has 156 calories in it!
Yeehaw!
Everyone is excited that Grandaddy has been able to spend so much time with us the last few weeks!
My favorite part of the rodeo was when the Special Ops guys rapelled down from the rafters of Reliant Stadium along with the American Flag! It was an amazing sight!
Friday, March 19, 2010
Yeehaw!!
Wednesday was our third annual visit to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo! What a fun and exhausting day! We started with the Livestock Show which was really neat but very stinky! The kids loved the bunny rabbits that were on exhibit! I am always amazed at how beautiful the cows are once they've been shaved and groomed!
The kids' favorite part is the carnival, of course! Thomas loved the slide, but Mary Frances and Chase chose to visit the petting zoo. They had deer with collars on! How funny!
Honey and Grandaddy had fun watching the kids! My favorite part was the Caramel Apple that I wait all year long for! I know you can buy them at the store, but they just aren't the same as at the carnival! Yummmm...
Chase and Mary Frances already had rodeo hats and boots, but Thomas didn't have anything. So, we started him off with some boots from Cavender's Boot City! Then, Honey and Grandaddy bought him a cowboy hat at the rodeo. He looked so cute in it!
Check out Thomas on the camel!
Chase and Thomas both took a turn on the mechanical bull! They looked like real cowboys waving their hats around! The pictures above and beneath are of Chase.
Both pictures above and beneath here are of Thomas!
All in all, it was a fun day! But at the end of the day, we were tired and ready to leave it all behind!
The kids' favorite part is the carnival, of course! Thomas loved the slide, but Mary Frances and Chase chose to visit the petting zoo. They had deer with collars on! How funny!
Honey and Grandaddy had fun watching the kids! My favorite part was the Caramel Apple that I wait all year long for! I know you can buy them at the store, but they just aren't the same as at the carnival! Yummmm...
Chase and Mary Frances already had rodeo hats and boots, but Thomas didn't have anything. So, we started him off with some boots from Cavender's Boot City! Then, Honey and Grandaddy bought him a cowboy hat at the rodeo. He looked so cute in it!
Check out Thomas on the camel!
Chase and Thomas both took a turn on the mechanical bull! They looked like real cowboys waving their hats around! The pictures above and beneath are of Chase.
Both pictures above and beneath here are of Thomas!
All in all, it was a fun day! But at the end of the day, we were tired and ready to leave it all behind!
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Honey visits
Honey and Grandaddy were both supposed to visit a few weeks ago, but daddy had to stay for his job. We really missed him, but we had a great time with Honey, my mom!
The kids loved her picking them up from school and the school bus! They were so proud to show her off to their friends and teachers.
We got to go to the rodeo and carnival while she was here too! What a blast! Chase, especially, has been waiting for the rodeo to come back since it left last March!
He wants to be a cowboy and ride a bucking bronco when he grows up!!
It was a fun visit with Honey!! We can't wait until she comes back!
Monday, March 02, 2009
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