February marks an exciting tradition in our grand State of Texas...the Forth Worth Stock Show & Rodeo. My family has participated in it for literally, decades. My brothers and I showed livestock at the show for nearly 17 years all together. Also my dad and brother have served as superintendents for the show for many, many years. It is a great time to really feel like a "Texan"...especially for this "city-fied country girl"!
We put our boots and jeans on and made an afternoon of it. The girls had a blast, and we capped the evening off with some of the yummiest Mexican food on the planet from El Rancho Grande (which is also a restaurant I have been going to since I was in diapers). I am such a nostalgic sentimental smuck. Ha!
The first thing we did was find the pony rides. Maggie is especially a fan of ALL things pony. So she was over the moon...and then they had a pony with hair dyed hot pink. Me-oh-my...her dreams had come true!!!
Precious Maggie the cowgirl!
Sadie was a little uncertain at first...but warmed up quickly after they started walking.
Then we headed over to the petting zoo, where you could meet goats, bunnies, llamas, wallaby's, chickens and cows.
Goats...
and Wallaby's...
Llama's and Alpaca's...
The animals were soooo friendly.
Hello little cow!
Fun times!
The girls found a brand new, tiny newborn calf...that was probably only hours old. They thought this was pretty awesome. They got to pet it and watch it nurse. Very sweet! I think they may be taking after their mama and love all things "newborn".
No Stock Show trip would be complete without a stroll through the midway, cotton candy and riding a few rides. The girls rode the carousel twice each, the giant swings and spinning tea cups. They are neither too adventuresome yet...no roller coasters for them.
They are easy to please. Love their little excitable spirits!
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