Calf Roping and Goliad Rodeo

The annual Golaid Rodeo, something I have been going to ever since Fred and I were married.

It's a tradition in our family. Fred wasn't able to make it this year and I was a bit hesitant on going but we had tickets so I went. I'm glad I did as I had fun and I think Michael did too. It's the first year that Michael really sat and paid attention to what was going on in the arena too.

The rodeo is in the evening and I knew after dark that I wouldn't be getting decent photos, not with my camera. I didn't want the hassle of taking the tripod and I do not have a monopod so I did the best I could before and after the sun set.

All during the day they had team calf roping going on in the arena. I was able to escape for a little bit and get some photos of the calf roping. I could have sat there all day and taken photos...sigh!

Team calf roping: One guy lasso's the head and the other guy heals with a rope around the back leg...it takes a good team to do this and a lot depends on the calf too...

I love seeing the little guys out there roping...this little guy just amazed me!

Here he is again headed back to try again...I would love for Michael to do this but alas he doesn't seem to have the desire...not like his mother would have had at that age...

Calf fighting the rope...

A bronc in the back pens.

Mutton Busting...Every year they have kids that weigh between 35 and 50 lbs do mutton busting. I asked Michael if he wanted to do it this year and he said No, maybe when I am bigger.

Watching the mutton busting...

Michael watching the bull riding...love this profile photo of him!

Our flag!

Rodeo Clown also known as the Bull fighter...one of my favorites to watch at the Rodeo!

I love this photo, the colors just popped out!

Bull riding...you can see the sun is setting and time for me to put my camera down for the day!

It was a long day but we had a lot of fun!