As most of you know, or have learned through reading this blog, Tucker is a bullriding fanatic. When I say fanatic, I do mean obsessed. The boy wants to wear only "cowboy clothes", which is fine except that A.) Its hot here, and B.) I can't keep up with the laundry to keep him a supply! Tucker can make anything a bull, as you could see even in the beach pictures. He is very passionate about it and we have no doubt that this will be the passion in life that he pursues. Mike and I both also love the sport, so although its dangerous and scary, we support it 100%. I have to admit though, his obsession sometimes makes me crazy when trying to get him to remove his chaps, vest, and hat before dinner, or when he watches the same bullriding videos over and over and over again in the car! I can't complain, there could be worse things, but the boy even has every single one of his miniature bullriders and bulls named for their real live counterparts. He knows when he's missing one, and he can tell you all about every single one!
One thing I love though, is that many of his favorite bullriders are very devout Christians with strong beliefs and values. They talk about it on videos, and Tucker does take notice. The other day, I even saw him take his hat off and pray after a very "tough ride" on his teeter totter outside. It was precious, if only I'd had my camera.
Anyways, a couple weekends ago, Tucker finally got to get on a real animal for the first time at a PRCA Rodeo. We had him on a waiting list for the Mutton Busting competition, but didn't get the call until we were already on the road. Needless to say, he was disappointed that he didn't have his chaps and vest, but all was well. Take a look at the video...Next time we'll make sure the guys getting him on have him on top of the sheep, not starting on the side!
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