Houston Rodeo

In early March, Jud took off work and we took the boys to the Rodeo on a Monday morning. We have done this with Miller for the past few years, but this was Miles' first time to go.

We did all the Livestock Show stuff first and then rode some rides. It was such a beautiful spring day and we all had so much fun!

Miller milking a fake cow.

Miles checking out the donkey in petting zoo.

Miles carrying his basket through the farm and collecting his fruits and veggies.

Miles "driving" a huge tractor.

My boys on the ferris wheel.

The both loved the rides, especially the bouncing cars.

They also loved the huge slide. There goes Miller.

Now Miles with Daddy. They each rode it at least twice.

We had so much fun and the boys were wiped out.

It's Rodeo Time!

With March comes rodeo time in Houston. The boys school has a Rodeo Round-up event every year and it is always so much fun. Here is Miller riding a pony.

Miles rode a pony for the first time. He loved every minute of it and cried when it was over. He is such an animal lover.

So of course he loved the petting zoo also. He basically chased/tormented a silly looking white duck around the whole time with quick breaks to pet the other animals.

Miller and Hannah wouldn't leave this bunny alone.

Miller getting some Hannah love.

Miller introducing Miles to his new friend.

DisneyLand

The Thursday before last, we woke Miller up and gave him a present to open. It was a Disney T-shirt and we told him he might want to wear it when we go to meet Mickey Mouse at DisneyLand in two days. He wasn't sure what to think at first (video to come in the next post), but he got more excited the more we talked about it. Jud parents stayed here with Miles as we weren't ready to brave it with an 18 month old (good decision).

This is right after we got to our hotel room and he was super excited just to look at the brochure. I'm pretty sure this could be an ad for Disney.

Breakfast at the hotel before we head to DinseyLand.

Heading into the park.

Right when we walked in we spotted Mickey. Miller was super excited.

Then Pinocchio.

Then Pluto. We scored big right at the beginning. Here's Miller running to give him a hug.

In front of Walt and Sleeping Beauty's Castle (I always thought Cinderella's castle was at both parks, but it makes perfect sense).

Miller and Daddy waiting in line for Dumbo.

In the boat heading into It's a Small World.

Completely mesmerized.

Miller driving on Utopia.

Starship Troupers.

Nemo Submarine ride - one of his favorites.

Sitting on Pluto's bed in Mickey's house.

Being goofy with Goofy.

The Queen from Snow White. Miller loved her. She was super funny and called Mickey an overgrown rodent.

We told Miller he could pick out one thing to get at the end of the day and he chose a really cool blinking sword. Here he is trying it out while we were waiting for the parade to start.

The parade...Minnie and Mickey.

The Genie from Aladdin.

Peter Pan and crew. Peter came over to Miller and talked to him (story and video to come in later post).

Last ride of the night - Buzz Light Year. He was super excited and loved it!

Walking out of the park and doing crazy things with his sword and the camera.

The second day we headed to California Adventure Park. It's the other Disney park right across from DisneyLand. They are opening a Cars Land there this summer and Mater and Lightning McQueen were already there. So fun!

The green army men from Toy story put on a small show. Miller loved watching them, but he would not go up and participate with the other kids.

Riding the Rocket Swing. Can you see them peeking over?

Goofy again in his flight gear. We rode his flying roller coaster right after.

Miller and Woody.

BUZZ LIGHTYEAR!!!

The Toy Story Ride - one of our favorites. We rode it three time that day.

Chip and Dale.

Loving the Disney Jr. Live show.

Jake from Jake and the Neverland Pirates (one of Miller's favorite shows).

Ready to watch A Bugs Life 4D Movie. If you know my phobia, this sign is pretty funny.

Stuck in a Toy Story Toy Box. HELP!

California Adventure Park has a water show similar to The Bellagio Hotel in Vegas, but with lights and video. It's such a great show even though you have to stand the whole time.

Amazed by the light and water show.

The Mickey Ferris Wheel all lit up. This is the one ride Miller would not go on (he even went on Space Mountain) and we could not talk him into it - we tried all day long. He said it was just too high.

Miller was so great and it was such special alone time with him. We had such an amazing trip and we can't wait to go back with both boys in a year or two. Truly magical!!!