In Beverly Hills they pronounce "Rodeo" differently. And it means something waaaaay different, too. My 8 and i headed out to Charlotte's Frontier Days on Sunday to check out a bit of rodeo. It was a first for both of us. Now, my 8 is much like me. He is hungry to see new things and experience a different way of life. Thing is, he likes to sport the appropriate look as well. His wardrobe choices lent themselves beautifully to our environment.

We sat in awe as the competitors from the Michigan High School Rodeo Association rode horses, roped and lassoed livestock and even rode on bucking horses and bulls. Bravo to the bull fighters (FKA clowns) who did what they had to do to distract the raging bulls once their riders came off. We saw a little blood and a few helmets get knocked off. And here i thought football was a dangerous sport...

It was an afternoon i shall always remember. And i would even venture to say i would return to Frontier Days and look into seeing some more rodeos. My camera bag doesn't have a far reaching lens, but i was excited with what i was able to capture to show those who were not there with us. 

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