One more rodeo trip for Asher and I

When Doug, Asher, and I went to the rodeo on opening night we had one of those 'saver coupon' booklets for $20. Last year Doug and I got the $50 but wound up handing over the leftovers to people as we were leaving. Once we nearly burned through our $20 this year with Asher on 2 rides, I knew we'd need more. I bought another $50 one thinking we'd get another chance to go as a family.

Unfortunately things got backed up this week with Doug prepping for his trip and trying to finish up some things at work. My dad and Brandon wound up going with Asher and I today. Boy, the sun was OUT and my babies cheeks got pink! I'll get more pics of that, but enjoy these in the meantime...

Note: Can I just say on a majority of rides today the carnies were just charging us for 'one' instead of 2 (since an adult would be riding). Maybe because it wasn't opening night and the rodeo is shutting down on Sunday. Either way I'll remember this next year to save some more dough!
Awww...the Astrodome in the background...
All of a sudden Asher wants to wear sunglasses. I guess the infant/toddler ones I got him last year are not cool enough. Ray-Ban only for this little guy...sorry to disappoint you Asher, but we'll stick to plastic only for you little man for the time being.

Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo

Today was opening night at the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo AND Asher's first official visit too! Here is the first ride Asher and Daddy chose. Asher enjoyed the slide so much Doug is ready to put him on the much larger one next time. I figured it'd safer to start first on the smaller one...
Here is Asher and I on the one I chose.
Daddy & Asher checking out the "We Fry Anything" booth.
My silly boys...

We bought some feed for the animals, and boy we were popular! Asher is practically squished here with goats trying to get a snack.

Petting some pot-belly pigs. VERY cute till they get HUGE. I didn't get a pic of the large one...

Who taught him how to do this?!

Asher loves him some pony rides!

Daddy teaching Asher early to "Saw 'em off".

Asher holds a great respect for chickens. Ha.

Petting some bunnies. Asher noticed they ate the same thing--carrots & cereal!

Mutton busting...one of the newest events and my faves.

Welcome Clay Walker!

Pat Green at the Houston Rodeo

Doug and I were able to go to the rodeo this past Thursday. I was officially on Spring Break, but I was in a NCLEX review (exam for RNs) all week. Needless to say it was an exhausting week.
There were some interesting new exhibits in the Livestock Show arena. They had one called "The Birthing Center"...something like that. And it had videos playing of animals delivering. They even had the 'new moms' with their new babies there to view also. Plenty of new calves, piglets, and lambs running around. I decided to get a shot next to a 'new mom'.
I really liked this little rabbit's odd ears.