Ho Ho @ The Rodeo!!!

We took Gentry Claire to her first rodeo... The Dixie National Rodeo at The Jackson Coliseum. So, the last time Gentry Claire has been to the fairgrounds was to see Santa at Mistletoe Marketplace. When we pulled into the parking lot, she immediately started saying "Ho Ho - Where's Ho Ho?" We had to explain to her that Ho Ho (her name for Santa) was back at the North Pole and he wouldn't be back until next Christmas. But, being the stubborn carbon copy of her mother that she is... she insisted that Ho Ho just HAD to be there. So, we compromised and said that we would have to look for Ho Ho, that maybe he was there in disguise. We went in to the coliseum, had fun picking out a cowgirl hat (a cheesy one at that... but we'll get a better one next year), a toy pony, a cowgirl purse, and fudge for Paps! She LOVED the activities and was mesmerized by the animals and all of the action. We had all but forgotten about Ho Ho, and it was time for the musical act to perform. Out they came on their trailer and stepped onto the stage that had been lowered down from the ceiling... and Gentry Claire yelled out... HO HO!!! It was hilarious. There Ho Ho was, on stage with a long white beard and black sunglasses, and singing with the Oak Ridge Boys!!! So now, in case anyone is wondering, we know what Santa does in the off season!