Rodeo Time

If you come to Mobridge during the 4th of July celebrations, and don't take in the rodeo, you are missing out. 

So to extend Margie and family's "hick" experience, we took them to the rodeo on the 3rd. Margie and Ian had been to a rodeo once before, but their kids had not.   So it was a big time first for them!

Because we are still in small town South Dakota, the rodeo is started with prayer and the National Anthem. This year the flag was brought in by a ex-army soldier who was injured while doing a jump for the elite group The Golden Knights. He lost both of his legs but his friend that he collided with died. Dana now goes around the country giving motivational speeches and parachuting into events. 

Singing the National Anthem. 

The clown thought he would have some fun with Ted and threw some candy at Ted and then while Ted was looking up to catch the candy pieces, the clown sprayed Ted with the silly foam!  Ted was shocked!  Too funny!

The adults. My brother Shannon and his wife Lynette, Margie and Ian, and me. 

Zane was selected to mutton bust (ride a sheep). 

He didn't make it too long, but gave it a go. 

Everyone got a trophy...🙄

The best part: Bull riding!

The announcer with the awesome voice!

Mr Dana Bowman with the kids. What a special treat!

Love this!  Gavin has a true smile on his face!  Both the boys were in heaven being in the presence of an army hero!