World's Oldest Rodeo

July 2, 2013

The rodeo around here is a BIG deal.  They have a giant parade and people travel from all around the country to view and participate in Prescott's rodeo.  It always takes place the first week of July and when you combine a bunch of cowboys with Independence Day you better be ready for a festive and hugely entertaining show.

Nathan and Bracken are cowboys at heart and were enthralled with the show from beginning to end.  Bracken did get a little antsy 30 minutes into the rodeo because he was thirsty.  I never travel anywhere with my kids without water, they NEED it badly.  The rodeo is one of those venues where you can't bring in your own food or drink.  In years past I have been able to sneak a little contraband in via the diaper bag, but since the baby stayed home with Grandma Kleinman that wasn't possible this year.  I had cold water bottles waiting for them in the car, but Bracken and probably everyone sitting around us, was sure he was going to die if he didn't get water soon.  At around the same time Nathan announced that he needed to use the restroom so I took one for the team and missed some of my beloved rodeo to take Nate for a potty break and hunt down a source of water.  Ten minutes later and $15 dollars lighter, I was sitting back down next to my love with 2 water bottles, a small lemonade and a bag of kettle corn.   The rest of the show went on without a hitch!

The boys really loved the wild horse race, the half time show with the one armed cowboy that chased Indians and herded buffalo, and of course the main attraction the bull riding.