Last Sunday we went to the Ramona Rodeo with our friends Sarah, Petey, Betsy and her BFF Shannon and her son, Tommy who were here visiting. We got there first and immediately called Sarah and told her that it was super small and there really wasn't anything kid-friendly to do. There was nothing but a few food vendors, jewelry vendors, etc. I asked a few people if there were animals somewhere for the kids to see and the response I got was, "Once the rodeo starts there will be plenty" Nice. So, as I was waiting for them I noticed a big horse trailer backing up and then a donkey and two ponies stepped off. I instantly ran over to see if they were giving pony rides....and they were! The owner said to give him 10 minutes to saddle them up!! So, we walked to meet Sarah and the gang who had discovered the area where they kept all the cows, bulls and horses for the rodeo. Ryan was super interested in them all, but didn't really react. However, that night when we were reviewing the day he said, "Moo, cow and hersey (horse!)...so he was just being Ryan and taking it all in!!!
Well, we made our way back to the pony rides and we were 1st in line! Ryan picked a pony named Katie and hopped on without any fear at all. This was his 4th pony/horse ride, so he is a pro by now. He was listening to everything the owner had to say and just sat there while he buckled him in, watching every move. So cute! Off they went. Round and round they went....and he just sat there....so serious! HILARIOUS! No smiles, just that serious wrinkled forehead look he gets! I have noticed that he does it when he is actually enjoying himself, but doesn't want to show it. Ha! Once the ride was over we made our way over to a booth that was playing country music and Petey and Tommy CUT A RUG! Ryan just stood on the sidelines watching....waiting for the perfect moment to jump in. My little observer! Then off to eat some yummy festival food on the lawn while watching the locals start to arrive for the big rodeo and while watching the kids dancing again! Petey Nannen has got some moves!!! They all had to leave, but Ryan kept eyeing the ponies, so me being a sucker of a mom let him ride ONE MORE TIME! This was the good ride....he wore the hat again and this time we added the sassy leather vest which I thought was hilarious! He looked so cute!! He loved wearing the hat and just walked around with such confidence. I loved watching him. He loved the little badge one of the booths were handing out and kept checking to make sure it was still attached. Ha!! All in all....our little Ramona Rodeo was a success and I was so glad that we decided to stay!
No comments:
Post a Comment