Katy Rodeo

Yesterday, while sitting in the waiting area for Maddie's doctor appointment, I read about the Katy Rodeo's kick-off parade that was scheduled for this morning and thought about how much Cooper and Chloe would enjoy it. This morning, I decided to just drive over there and see if it was something I could handle on my own with them. According to the article I read, it was going to parade around The Merrill Center. I arrived at 9:40 and it was a ghost town. The article said it was going to be at 9:30. Hmmm... I drove through the parking lot and headed towards the carnival, that wasn't open, and building/arena where the animals were. I asked a cowboy who had his leg propped up on the gate, cup in hand (no doubt it was for the wad of dip in his mouth) and staring at a gorgeous horse if the area with the animals was open for the public. He told me yes and I decided to go for it. I had no stroller, no wagon, no diaper bag, no sippy cups, no snack and NO camera other than my I-Phone camera. We were living on the wild side!

Needless to say...they loved it! And, there was no crowd! In fact, we were the only ones in there.

This guy below scared Cooper greatly! He was snorting away at us.

Lord, I promise I'll be good! Please let me out!

Cooper told him to "get down!"

Chloe, must you dangle your skinny cute arm in front of this enormous animal?

What's up?

So, I loaded the kids back up and was content with our outing. I assumed we missed the parade. As I was pulling out, I saw a ton of cowgirls riding up on "neighs" and a fire truck following close behind. I assumed again, that this must be the tail end but they would enjoy it nonetheless.

A lady even stopped and gave them candy. She even made a comment about us being at the end.

I pull out of the parking lot and within minutes I'm sandwiched between cars and can't go anywhere!

Yep...we saw the WHOLE parade, from our car where we weren't allowed to get out b/c we were sitting on a major road.

Waving at the people and animals!

Thirty minutes later, they stopped the parade to let those of us who were "stuck" go.

It was fun and free entertainment. I always love participating in a community event! Makes you proud of where you live. And, who wouldn't love Katy? As far as any of the rodeo events that are held there, I have no clue when that takes place. I bet it would be kind of fun to watch.