Classmates and Cowboys

Growing up in Phillipsburg, KS, the rodeo was a childhood tradition for me. Phillipsburg is home to Kansas' Biggest Rodeo--always the first weekend in August. We would attend the rodeo with my grandparents, cousins, aunts and uncles--all sitting together of course! So, it was special being able to take my boys to their first rodeo this past weekend! I had my 15 year class reunion on Saturday at the park and then it was up town for the annual rodeo parade:

 Our family always sat towards the end of the parade route (not sure why?) but the boys still got tons of candy!

 Watching Poppy's cars go through the parade!

 Once the firetrucks went through the parade and were done with their sirens, Chloe fell asleep! We had to put a blanket on her because the weather was a cool 80 degrees with overcast skies and some rain drops!! Not what we're used to this summer!

 Kiptyn thought part of the parade was too loud!

 Candy, frisbees, balloons, popsicles and pens were included in the parade loot!!

 Kieran sitting by his cousins at the rodeo!

 Prairie Dusters

Hmmm...we seem to have a trend going with Kiptyn and loud noises! He plugged his ears after the rodeo clowns did their first act and he didn't unplug them until he got to the van!!