Dayton's First Rodeo & Horse Ride

Dayton in his new swimsuit wearing Mommy's shoes and Daddy's hat

Dayton's first horsey ride

Faith and Dayton at the simulated farm

Selling their produce at the market

Dayton and Faith planting pepper seeds

As I mentioned in a previous post, The Houston Livestock and Rodeo is upon us. I played hookie from work on Friday and took Dayton to the rodeo with friends Ashley and Faith. Dayton got to go through a 'simulated' farm - - he collected eggs from the chickens, milk from the cows, wool from the sheep, vegetables from the garden and more. He then sold them at the market and used the money he earned to buy a rice crispy treat. Amongst other rodeo-events, he got to see chicks hatching, newly born piglets nursing on their Mom, petted animals of all kinds and much more.

To my surprise, Dayton ran up to the horsey ride and made it very apparent he wanted to go for a ride. I asked him twice if he wanted to ride and he nodded adamently ' yes'! $6 dollars later and Dayton was strapped in. Check out the video. He became a little hesitant the first time the horse shifted it's weight but after a little reassurement, he quite confidently rode the pony round and round. Check out the video for a brief clip of this exciting first moment for Dayton.

The homeboy picture is Dayton in his new swimsuit in Mommy's shoes and Daddy's hat. He had his first official swim lesson on Saturday AM. The teacher was very impressed with his confidence in the water - - particularly jumping in. Dayton would jump into the water, fully submerge and as I pulled him out he broke through the water with a HUGE smile and twinkle in the eyes. Afterwards, adults from the adult-pool commented that Dayton would grow up to be a swimmer or surfer. They were all impressed and I was the proud Mom. Now...he just needs to learn how to swim!

Dayton's First Horsey Ride