Wylie Rodeo--who knew?!

Friday night we decided to take advantage of some local family fun--The Wylie Rodeo!  Jackson had ball practice, so it was just me and the three little girls at first.  We parked at the football stadium and hopped on a school bus that took us to the rodeo entrance.

Lila was so excited and told everyone how "this is my first time on a school bus!"

We had no idea what to expect, but it turned out to be so cool.  There were lots of vendors and had I not been going it alone, we would have come earlier to check them out, but I can only do so much!  Next time we will grab some corny dogs and funnel cakes for sure--they both looked really good.  We made it in time for the rodeo and met up with our friends in the stands. 

Both girls liked watching the "big cowgirls" ride their horses and carry purple flags.  Then we watched cowboys get bucked off their horses and it definitely kept their attention!  There was a rodeo clown, too.  So fun!  Jackson and daddy got there right after it started, so they didn't miss out on any of the entertainment.
 

Then it was time for the money run and all kids 6 and under were invited to come out and run around for cash.  We couldn't believe that our two cowgirls declined, but they did!

Sweet baby girl sat in my lap all night and didn't really have much use for being sticky and hot.  She spit up, too, so she was kind of stinky and she didn't want anyone to hold her but me. 
Her face says it all!

After the Money Run, it was time for the Calf Scramble.  They invited all kids ages 7-12 to come down into the arena.  Jackson, Cole and Dylan were all about it!  There were these two calfs with orange flags attached to their tails and the kids had to try and get them.

Ready, set, go!  It was total mayhem!

One kid grabbed the first flag right in front of us, but the rest of the kids kept chasing the second calf.

Boom Pa told the kids the next day that he once won the Greased Pig contest at a rodeo.  Not sure they are going to follow in those footsteps, but they sure did think it was funny!

We had to leave a little early because Cami was d-o-n-e, but we will most definitely be back next year!  It was only $25 for us five!  So much bang for your buck:)