It's time for the Rodeo....

Here in Houston, the Rodeo is a really, really big deal.  To be honest, I think they schedule Spring Break around it so everyone can take their kids to the festivities.  Last year, Ryan and I (and about 15,000 tweens) went to see Fergie in concert during the Rodeo.  Even though Fergie does put on quite a show, the most entertaining part of the evening was before the music began when they had this thing called Mutton Bustin' in the arena.  Here is the actual description of the event per the Houston Livestock and Rodeo Show website... 

Mutton Bustin' will follow Barrel Racing, just prior to the beginning of the concert. All Mutton Bustin' participants must be between the ages of 5 and 6 years old and not weigh more than 60 pounds. Participants will attempt to ride a "mutton" or sheep the longest....

And who said we don't know how to have a good time in Texas!  Here are a few pics of the kids and their classmates from their Rodeo Days celebration at school.  No Mutton Bustin' for Jake and Riley, but still some good memories!