If you are not from Preston, it's hard to explain That Famous Preston Night Rodeo. It's a hometown event - three days of rodeos, parades, sidewalk sales, and a carnival - and it's a big time for my family. Since before I was born, a member of my family has been on the Rodeo Committee - my great-grandpa, my dad, and now my mom. Both sides of our extended family come to Preston for it.
I have so many memories of rodeo time throughout my whole life and it's something I want my kids to have good memories of, too. We had a great time at it this year! (Check out my sister Madi's blog for a much more eloquent post about rodeo time!) I just realized that even though most of the section B bleachers are filled with Becksteads, I only got a few pictures and none of them have any Becksteads in them... except me, of course!
Garreth's mom and brother Davy came up with Rachel, Leah and Eva (who are mini-cowgirls and obsessed with horses!)
Last year my little cowboy rode a sheep in the mutton busting event. This year when they announced for all mutton busters to get ready, Liam turned to me with a panicked look and said, "Please don't make me go, Mom!"
Little cowgirls.
Sam, Lucy, and Liam chowing down some cotton candy in the park at the sidewalk sale.
Tegan and Declan chillin in the strollers.
At the carnival...
Watching the parade...
Nana!
5 comments:
Great shots! Does riding a horse make my butt look big?!
All these rodeo posts are making me sad I missed it,this is the 5th year in a row, maybe next year. :) It looks like you had a blast and I love all your cowboy hats.
Looks like so much fun, wish we had been there to join in!
Good times! Wish I could have been there-maybe next year!
Dana
Those are just wanna be Becksteads in your picture. I do love the rodeo. And like everything in Preston it is famous. That town can take anything and make it a huge event. Can I say bed race.
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