May Madness Part II: Abigail's End of Year Rodeo

Abigail's school has a kindergarten tradition of hosting a rodeo for the kids as the end of year party. Let me tell you what... They aren't messing around. I (and the kids, in my opinion) would have been pleased as punch with pizza and free play for a few hours. But, these moms and teachers in charge are serious about the party planning. This shin-dig was no small deal. (I can't imagine what we're getting ourselves into by the time it's real graduation time if this is what we're into for just kindergarten graduation!)

My cowgirl was dressed for the event, for sure! Doesn't even rodeo girl show up in silver glitter boots?!


The event began with an introduction of each child as they paraded their stick horses to a round of applause from the parents.



Abigail's stick horse, named Oolah (short for Oo-la-la) was made from a jeans pants leg and adorned with a feather boa mane and all the pink accessories we could think of.




Daniel and I then took over a group from Abigail's class and ushered them through the rest of the day.



The next few hours were followed by endless games of waterguns, jewelry making, sack races, hay digging and a plethora of other silly games the kids enjoyed.















We all enjoyed a picnic lunch to wrap things up.



Aside from being a hot, sweaty mess, the kids had a blast. And, the parents were relieved to return to work for the afternoon!