In the Sunday paper there was an insert for the Snake River Stampede Rodeo. It is a professional Rodeo and they have a huge stadium for the third week in July. On Saturday afternoon, they have a matinee and kids under 12 are FREE! So we made plans to go. When we got there, two ladies were looking for people who didn't buy tickets yet, and gave us adults FREE tickets! So it made our day! It was 100 degrees on Saturday and we figured we would last about one hour in the heat. When we entered the stadium...INDOORS!!! YAY! And they cool it very well! Infact the kids got cold and wanted their sweatshirts! We loved it! It was such a great day! The kids wanted to go again next week, but we told them they will have to wait for next year! Samantha wanted her cowgirl boots and hat but they are in storage still, so we went to Walgreens and got her somewhat of a cowgirl hat and added a scarve. She was in heaven! After the barrel racing was over she turned to me and told me she wanted to be like those cowgirls and learn how to race the horses...so we would need to buy her one. haha To dream...and she was also able to meet Miss Idaho Rodeo and got her picture taken with her. This was my first rodeo, and it was great to see it and that it was a professional rodeo. The prize money was amazing...I told Dylan and Wes that they need to learn how to ride bulls and get us some money! haha Another fun thing they do is mutton riding. Kids from the ages of 5-7 are able to ride a sheep like a bull. They get points awarded and everything. Wes was excited about that and wanted to try too! The rodeo was an ongoing thing from bull riders, horse racers, mutton riding, clowns, announcers, Miss Idaho's, funnel cakes, kettle corn, team roping....I can go on and on... My favorite thing was in the beginning, they had someone rid ein on a horse with the American flag. They did the National Anthem, and even talked about how great this country is. So much respect was shown for the flag, our country, values, Jesus Christ, God...yes they mentioned both...family, community...no one in the audience booed the things they sayed and everyone respected those moments. It is great to be in a place that has values and to have people who want their kids to be respectful and expect certain things from them. I was blown away. We are excited for next year! Never thought I would be a rodeo type of girl!! (:
Shocker! I am in a photo! haha
wagon racing...one of the wagons lost two wheels and still won!
Miss Idaho Rodeo!
Getting ready for the bull! I didn't get any more pictures..my camera battery died ):
