Trip to the stock show

Growing up, I spent quite a bit of time at the stock shows. We never showed at the National Western here in Denver, but we went to the state shows in Oklahoma every year. Last night we met up with Reese and Sarah to go check out the mutton busting and see some animals. I'm pretty sure (and I think Sarah & Martha would agree) that I did about as much work at the stock show last night corralling Cooper then I did in all my years on the sheep showing circuit...

Some pics...


Two kiddos anxiously awaiting the start of the Mutton Bustin'

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Wide-eyed when he saw what was happening

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Out they go

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Some holding on longer than others

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And then to the petting zoo....Pieces makes some friends

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Cooper finding a goat to pet

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Jill helps Cooper give some food to the goat

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Coop had a good time meandering around and greeting the goats

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Pieces hugs all the animals

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Jill picks Cooper up to get an eye to eye exchange with a llama

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Pieces and another buddy

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Cooper trying to convince a goat to jump into the bucket of water

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Cooper chatting up BaBa Blacksheep

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As it got to be 7pm, the crowds showed up and we headed out. We grabbed some food and then back home. Both troops did remarkably well (last year Cooper screamed uncontrollably at the mutton bustin') despite being out past their bedtimes. Always nice to get 55 degree temps for the National Western too, it can often be brutal temps.