Rodeo-ing Toddler Style

We missed the Houston Livestock and Rodeo Show this year due to the arrival of our own little cowboy, but thankfully were still able to embrace the spirit as attendees of a cowboy/cowgirl themed birthday party.

I wasn't so sure that our Sheriff would sport any rodeo threads, but.....

Yep, with a little convincing from Daddy, he turned into quite the little ranch hand, boots and all! I bought these boots at least a year ago and totally forgot about them. Now we just need to wear them out before his foot grows any more.

We brought a spare pair of tennis shoes for park play, but The Sheriff must have known he'd only run the playground with boots on.

The party was adorable, and our great hosts (Hi Nancy, Jandi, and Angelique) were thoughtful with all of the details including a horse race complete with take home pool noodle ponies.

The Sheriff chooses his horse (that he later named Daddy. Shocker!)

And he's off.

 I was too busy cheering him on to take pictures during the actual race, but the kid can gallop like nobody's business.

And of course, every cowboy's got to refuel after a long day at the ranch park.

Next year we will hopefully make a rodeo trip or two, but until then, we're all smiles!