Houston Rodeo

After a nap, the kids were ready to check out the Houston Livestock Show (and Rodeo, but we didn't go to the rodeo show). We decided to park downtown and take the newish light rail train to Reliant Park. Everyone was excited to ride the train.










After eating our way through the livestock show (there were so many options, even for a Lenten Friday), we went to Fun on the Farm.

It was set up to show children how the food cycle works. They each got a bucket, then started with the chickens. They fed the chickens, then received an "egg."

Then they got some seeds, and planted them. After watering the seeds, they received the appropriate vegetable.

After a bathroom break, Adam and Daddy had to pose with the cutouts. Of course!

Then we sheared some wool off the sheep and milked a cow to get some milk for their buckets.

Then it was off to the farmer's market to sell their produce. The last stop was the store to spend the money they made at the farmer's market to buy juice boxes. Score!

Afterwards, we hit the birthing center, so Amy could get some tips (she's due in June). We saw a newborn baby calf, but no cows, goats, or pigs were in active labor.

Adam and Lottie had to ride the tractors.

Smaller than a tractor wheel.

We had to try something from the "Totally Fried" stand. The verdict on the fried smores - needs more chocolate.

Adam was dying to try a carnival ride. He selected the giant slide, and was willing to wait in line to ride it. Lottie was too short to ride, but they let her ride anyway, as long as an adult also paid to ride with her. They both loved it!