Another jam-packed weekend

Friday night we took Stratton to the NEA Fair Rodeo. It didn’t start till 8pm, so we were a little hesitant to take him this year, but he did great. I just wish we had gotten tickets before we got there. We had to wait in line for 30-45 minutes (in the cold drizzly rain). He loved it for the most part. . .he didn’t like the calf roping! He kept saying “It get up??” I think he felt bad for the calves getting roped and tied! He also had his first taste of cotton candy, which he wasn’t sure about but after a taste decided he liked it. Now all he talks about is seeing cowboys. He got some new boots last week and has been loving wearing them. They look a lot like Jarrod’s so he feels like such a big boy!!

Saturday woke us up at 7:30, apparently staying up late doesn’t affect his ability to get up early. But that afternoon he took a 3 and half hour nap to make up for it. We went to Searcy Friday evening and took Stratton to the White Co. Fair. Our main attraction of choice was the demolition derby. We thought Stratton would love to see that. Unfortunately, there were so many people there (the fair does bring the people out!) that we didn’t get a good spot to see anything. We did watch it for awhile from the cow barn, and could see pretty good but there wasn’t anywhere to sit so we thought we’d try the rodeo- same thing, it was just packed! We had a good time, we went through the cow barn 3 times, he really liked the cows (I’m sure his Pa likes that!). I got a foot-long corn dog, I haven’t had one of those in 3 or 4 years! Yum! Then we got a candied apple on our way out and Stratton and I ate it when we got back to Jarrod’s mom and dad’s house. He really liked it, too!

 

Only stayed on about .01 seconds- we got our money back. . .

I think he had more fun playing on these blocks than anything else! Just like a boy!

He found a big rock and carried it around for a long time. Hey, it’s a free souvenir!

Stratton had the best seat in the house!

Time for the candy apple!

Yummy!!

We stayed the night in Searcy so we could get up and go to the funeral of Terry’s cousin, Wayne. After the funeral we headed back to Jonesboro, ran an errand, went to church, went to eat with some friends then went home and got ready for bed! Whew!

This week is going to be a really busy one. I will be trying to get my projects finished up at work and I am a long way away from being done! Wednesday I go back to UAMS for my pre-op appointment. We are also taking Stratton to see Mickey Mouse on Ice in Memphis Saturday afternoon! I think he is going to go nuts!! Then before we know it, it will be next week. . . I am nervous that my surgery is coming up so quickly. There is so much to do before next Tuesday gets here! I am just ready to get it over and done with!