THE GRAND DADDY OF 'EM ALL! The National Western Stock Show 

The atmosphere is undescribable.  Upon arrival in Denver, our oldest said, "Man I've got butterflies in my stomach!"

Held in the historic Denver Union Stockyards, more than 15,000 head of livestock step foot on the grounds each year.    

The pep talk before entering the show ring.

 

That's Tess. I think she had butterflies in her stomach too. She likes to have her picture taken (Seriously!) and yes that's a cast on his left arm.  He got in a fight with a feed sack and the feed sack won on Christmas Eve.

What a great time to see old friends and meet new ones! From as far as Canada.

We had a good first year at Denver. Division Champion Bull, Reserve Division Champion Bull, and 3rd in class with Tess.

Once we got home it was awesome to hear the boys' great grandfather tell of his time spent at NWSS - 23 years straight!  He met many new friends, some of which he is still in contact with today.