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Dayton Rodeo

That time of year again for the annual Dayton Labor Day weekend Rodeo. The weather was absolutely perfect, so we chose to go to the rodeo this evening. We arrived an hour and a half early to stake our claim on the hill. This is quite a job when sitting out lawn chair sin just the right spot for all 5 family members. There are bleachers and there is the super steep hillside, but the ideal spot is just at the very edge of the steep hill in front of the bleachers. Arriving as early as I did, most spots were already taken, I couldn't believe it. Back to the top of the hill, knowing our seats were reserved, we went to find a bite to eat. Without even seeing them, I ordered Jake and Jayden each there own turkey leg. Wow, they were gigantic! Our whole family could have shared the two. The kids looked so funny eating these turkey legs. The kids were decked out head to toe cowboy with hats and all. Luke really enjoyed being in his cowboy clothes. The kids enjoyed the rodeo. My good friend Michelle Spillman was a serpentine rider this year, something I have always wanted to do. It was a lot of hard work and practices over the summer. Her daughter Makenna, Jayden's best friend got to be a flag carrier also. It made me feel so sad to sit and watch, knowing Jayden could and should be out there too. If we could just find her a decent horse, she cold be out there. I know Jayden was feeling the same way. Steve Spillman and his boys got to drive the the truck for the rodeo entertainment for the One arm bandit. Wow, some people have all the luck. Luke sat very content during the rodeo and was having fun. Jake could not resist the steep hill and made numerous trips up and down. The highlight was the One Armed Bandit Show. The truck and trailer came rolling into the arena and Jacob was on the verge of screaming. He was thrilled. They even had a couple buffalo running in the arena. The overall rodeo was lacking in contestants in the events, but it was still a good time for all of us.

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