Let's Rodeo San Antonio

On Saturday my parents, Andy and I took Lyla to the fairgrounds of the Rodeo. We took her last year, but being that she was only about 10 months she didn't fully enjoy it. Even last year as we were leaving we were talking about how much more fun she would have the next year. Boy were we right! Lyla had a blast. We took her into the horse arena to watch two of Andy's former students' show their horses. Lyla had a fun watching the horses, and of course climbing the stairs.
Look at the horses, Mimi.

Then we headed over to the petting zoo. It was a zoo no doubt. Last year it seemed they limited the number of people. In fact, my parents didn't go in because it was 2 adults to 1 child. This year...no such thing. It was beyond crowded in the zoo, but Lyla had so much fun petting the animals. She did get a little concerned when she found hay on her boot. Yes, she is her mother's daughter.

The absolute most fun was the horse ride. Lyla was too little last year. I was a little worried that she would be nervous once she got on the horse, but she proved me wrong! Lyla had more fun than any other kid on her ride. She was beaming from ear to ear. I think she was in pure heaven. Daddy walked beside her, but I'm pretty sure she didn't really need it. If it weren't for the 20 minute wait, I would have paid for her to do it again. It was a proud mommy moment as I watched my little girl find pure joy on that horse. I teared up with pride. Just look at that smile!



We ended the day with watching a hunting dog show. Well, Lyla and Daddy watched while the rest of us relaxed on the wall. It was a great day!