It's Rodeo Time!

Well partner, this Friday the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo begins. There's lots of celebratin' goin' on round here, seein' as to how we live so close to the Astrodome and Reliant park where the festivities git on. Today, my school celebrated with rodeo day, complete with a petting zoo and a hay bale and saddle to ride! We all dressed in our western best and had a ropin' good time. I even got to wear my western belt with the stamped JACK on the back--Aunt Sue and Uncle Othel had it made for me a couple of years ago--everyone was very impressed. Seein' as to how I didn't have any cowboy boots, Mom and I decided that my Lightening McQueen rubber rain boots would work just fine. I realized, however, when I got to school, that I really needed some REAL cowboy boots to put the finishing touches on my western ensemble. I addressed this need with Mom when she picked me up, and since I was a good boy today, Mom took me to get some. They're REAL black cowboy boots with green threading--so cool. I can't wait to wear them to the rodeo--we're planning on going several times since it's just right around the corner from our house. I can't wait!

Ready to Rodeo

Happy Valentine's Day

I hope you got lots of valentines this year--I sure did! I had my Valentine's party at my school on Thursday. My classmates and I had all decorated bags to hold our valentines we exchanged with each other. I gave everyone a Shrek valentine that Grandma Pat and Papa had sent me in my Valentine care package. They were really cool, and I even signed my own name with a little help from Mom. I'm getting better and better writing my letters--it helps when you have to write your name 15 times! The teachers asked us to distribute our valentines all by ourselves, too. It was very challenging to match the name on the bag to each valentine, but I did it! We had tons of fun at the party decorating cupcakes and playing balloon games. This weekend, we had fun celebrating at home, as well, eating lots of chocolate and cooking a wonderful meal from Central Market. While we were grocery shopping, we stopped to have lunch at the grill outside and listen to the live Zydeco band. I was introduced to one of Mom's favorite songs for the first time--"Don't Mess with my Toot Toot"! It was a lot of fun dancing and watching all the interesting instruments the band used. Hope you had a wonderful Heart Day too!

Cupcakes

Party Games

Joe's Party

This weekend, Mom and Dad got to see all their old friends from their previous time in Houston 10 years ago. The reason for the reunion was Joe's 40th birthday! The bash was held in his hometown of Moulton, TX. With a population under 500, the party goers practically brought the town out of recession by completely filling its one and only guest accommodation, a bed and breakfast! Mom and Dad has lots of fun at Moulton's American Legion Hall where everyone danced to the music of a great local band and dined on fajitas cooked out back by Joe's brothers. The whole gang was there, including Andy and his German girlfriend Simona who together had flown in from Europe for the big event. The next morning, Mom and Dad were able to visit more with their friends over a wonderful breakfast prepared by the charming B&B owners--the wife also doubles as the town's mayor! On their way home, Mom and Dad stopped to see a historical landmark of the area, one of the beautiful painted churches. They hope to be able to tour more of these amazing artworks when they're in the area again.