February Roundup

Well, we already shared the highlight of February in the Muttin' Bustin' post, but that doesn't mean there wasn't more fun to be had this month!

We went to see Sesame Street Live and miss Maddi was so excited to see Elmo. Owen went to one around this age and it was so much fun we decided to go again.

We celebrated Valentine's Day. First with some sugar cookies.

Then with presents for teachers and friends.

Hugs and Kisses for the teachers

 Superheros for the boys

 Flowers for the girls

My Aunt Lu and her husband Ed always send the best presents for us!!! It's usually homemade and is just my absolute address to receive a package from because I know it's always going to be great.

Baby doll shawl and Hello Kitty hat

 A Maddi Dodie doll for me:)

 Beautiful needlepoint for our home

Had fun with our good friends the Babbs

It was finally warm enough for our ants to arrive!

Received a visit from Papo and Nonna Barbara. Papo got to stay for the rodeo.

The kids started swim lessons again.

And we have some crazy kitty photos to throw in...

Hope y'all had a great month too.

Mutton Bustin'

So, in true Texas fashion we are very excited for Rodeo season. But even more exciting is that Owen has been chosen for Muttin' Bustin'!!!! For those of you not familiar (it's okay, we had to Google it too), kids that are 5 or 6 get chosen to ride a sheep in the rodeo. This may not sound like a big deal, but they are part of the REAL rodeo which is one of the biggest in the country.

First we had to practice. Clearly we don't own a sheep, so we found the next best thing. Daddy!!!!

Owen had to provide a headshot and bio so we took a few in our backyard. He is so handsome if I do say so myself.


Now it was time for the big deal. We even got all the gear to go with it:) (It was required for Owen.)

You don't realize how official this is until you get there. It's the real deal! We started off with Owen riding in the Grand Entry parade in a wagon. All these important people parade around at the beginning of the rodeo each night around the arena and all of the Muttin' Busters get their own wagon. A little bummed we didn't get to go!

After the Grand Entry parade we headed over to a special section for the kids. It was right behind the steers and sheep so Owen was pretty excited.

Shortly before the event, off they went to get ready. They had to get on Kevlar vests and helmets. Plus they got an official bib with their name on it! There was even a special faction of the cowboys dedicated to this event. Their logo vests were really beautiful.

Once they were ready to go it was time to ride! They even used real rodeo clowns.

Here is the official video. Owen comes in around around 4:35. I love it!!!

While his ride didn't last long, he had so much fun and so did we! Afterwards he received a trophy and belt buckle which is a prized possession for sure. And everyone said that he had the cutest wave:)

What an amazing experience. I hope we get to do the same thing with Maddi when she is old enough.