Today at the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo, we went to take in a couple of sights...We went to see the parade first. It was fun, but David was tired and slept through the majority of it. But all the adults had a good time. It was the longest "non-mechanized" parade in the world. Just horses, carriages, and a good time. Afterwards we went down to the historic Fort Worth Stockyards that have been around for over a hundred years. Obviously everyone knows that Fort Worth is the "Cattle Capital of Texas because of its involvement in the cattle drives. Its still mostly around for its historic value and "honky tonk" atmosphere. The stock yards have been moved further out from the area (because of the smell) which deters the tourists...But it was a great day had by all without a doubt. Enjoy the pictures and videos.
They always say that the south shall rise again....
Here is a reinactment of what a cattle drive used to be like going down the streets of fort worth back in the late 1800-early1900's. We also saw some pictures of what it was like in downtown...Dirt roads, livestock pens, and plenty of saloons to wet your whistle after a long day on the trail.
Baby David enjoying the day at the parade!!!!!(after he woke up from his siesta)
Check out these Vaqueros(Mexican Cowboys)....These talents have been passed down from generation to generation. In Texas History, the Vaquero holds a very important part of the early history of the state because of the large cattle industry.
Good Morning Everybody...Today's a big day!!!!! We're going to go see some cows....What does a cow say....They say MOOOOOOO!
A close encounter with the Equine kind......
The Wells Fargo Wagon...The ACTUAL Wells Fargo Wagon...Kinda cool
Grandpa and Baby David hanging out at the parade in Fort Worth. A fun time was had by all.
I just had to take a picture of this guy because I wonder what employer would allow him to have a moustache like that! I know my boss would not be down with that!!! What about ya'll???
Grandpa helping baby David with walkin. We have been emphasizing his walking alot lately. On the bars on the kitchen cage as we call it...He will side-step back and forth and walk from one side to another. Its cute to watch.
Oh my goodness...After the parade we were all quite hungry...Gigi had a salad, Michelle had a cheeseburger and grandpa David and Eric had ALL YOU CAN EAT BEEF RIBS!!!!!!!! Baby David had a ritz cracker and some other finger foods. Awesome awesome lunch!!!!!
Baby David sitting on Pecos Bill the Original Fort Worth longhorn! This longhorn has been doing this for so long that it stood there like a statue...Baby David and Daddy take a good picture dont we!
Grandpa and Baby David watching the band from one of the Fort Worth high schools in the area. There are a ton of them. FWISD is a huge district with many schools. Definately bigger than Lewisville!
Mommy and Baby David hanging out at the parade. It was a little chilly to begin with, but the sun came out and it was about 60 degrees yesterday...It was fun!
Baby David on Pecos Bill...Look at those horns! I don't care what people say...What a cool cool animal.
Baby David and Grandpa David at the parade in downtown Cowtown! Its where the past meets the future! Skyscrapers and poop dust! Watch where you're walkin!
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