Saturday, February 27, 2010

The Lost Dutchman Days Parade

And the Parade begins........Brandy was fascinated with the firetruck...especially with the siren..







The beautiful Clydesdale horses...from Budweiser..

more horses carrying the Rodeo and Parade princesses..










how about a chopper....


or some antique cars....


classic!!!











some of the locals...






riding some Clydesdales...












some local cheerleaders...


and some folks from the local saloon.........














Sleek and sporty!!!



some banjo pickin'



marching to some music....










some Minnie Winnies!!!


lots of fun....




an 18 wheeler...










Oh my gosh!!!!


John and Karen are in the Parade!!!












I've heard to a bicyle built for 2 but how about 2 bicyles built for one!!!



A nice way to end the Parade...











The Rodeo at Apache Junction, Arizona

Here we are at the Rodeo during the Lost Dutchman Days at Apache Junction. We had a GREAT time. The rodeo started out with a flag parade to music. Then it was on to calf roping...











Bronco riding...






Barrel racing...







Bull riding... some very mean bulls!!!






















We had great seats and really enjoyed the show..
















After the rodeo we went to see the wild horses.... Brandy says "They look pretty big!!"















Thursday, February 25, 2010

Looking around the Campground

A gorgeous sunset over Superstition Mountain...







Gary talking to his brother from Austria and then doing some work on the top of the coach...

A view of campground and surrounding area from the top of the coach...














































Brandy enjoying the Arizona Sun

Isn't she the cutest!!!