So this is the 2nd time since we’ve lived in Texas that the Houston Rodeo was going to be in town. Gary and I hadn’t even thought about going until my friend Melanie was like we’re going to the rodeo and y’all are going with us. I didn’t think much about it till she told me that Brandon (her husband got us tickets to go and see Brad Paisley at the rodeo). So of course I got excited b/c I love Brad Paisley! So a couple weeks ago on a beautiful Thursday here in Texas they picked me up (Gary wasn’t able to go with us 🙁 ) and we went to the rodeo. With the rodeo was a carnival/fair type atmosphere with rides, games and tons of food! We walked around the grounds for a little while so that their beautiful little girl could ride a few rides, a camel and so I could also see lots of animals. There was a rather large cow that looked like a giant stuffed animal, it was beautiful (I can’t believe I’m saying that, but it really was). After we grabbed a bite to eat (CORNDOG for me of course 🙂 ), we headed into the rodeo. It was a sight to see. Cowboys wrangling things and riding bareback. High school students trying to catch themselves a cow that they could call theirs, little kids (ages 5-6) trying to hold onto sheep as they rode them as far as they could and then cowgirls ridding around barrels. It was an experience. But then came Brad Paisley. A rodeo concert isn’t what you call a real concert, we were in the Texans stadium and it was packed so they set Brad on a revolving stage. He played his many paisley designed guitars, came out and greeted his fans and had a lot of fun while he performed. The rodeo was a lot of fun, and hopefully next year I’ll get to go back and experience it again (well, as long as I get to listen to a great country artist!!). Here’s a few shots I snapped of Melanie’s amazing family and of Brad that night…
