Emmett's first Stampede

Under an ominous dark sky,

Emmett and his parents headed to the Stampede grounds, sporting their finest in western duds.

Stampede attendance has been abysmal this year due to the weather; in fact, for the first time in 85 years, the rodeo and chuckwagon races were cancelled. The day they were there, the heavens opened with hail the size of golf balls, but that didn't stop Emmett from taking in the sights at Weadickville, the stock dog trials,

the agricultural barns, and of course, the midway. Emmett introduced his parents to all the kid stuff at Stampede, where he made his own button, had his free vintage Stampede picture taken, and won a prize at the duck races. He's been practicing for months with his ducks in the bathtub.

Emmett's parents, in return, introduced Emmett to all their favourite foods at Stampede, including $2.50 hotdogs from Weadickville, $2.00 slurpees, $1.00 milk and cookies, pulled pork parfait, beef on a bun (Emmett's mom's favourite) and corndogs (Emmett's dad's favourite).

They were on their way to get some deep fried Oreos when Emmett was distracted by the

He thought they would be a great addition to his mom's wardrobe. His parents had to explain that pink chaps really weren't appropriate...