We genuinely didnt realise that ladies also take their hats off. I looked around the stadium and saw other ladies with their hats still on so took my queues from them. We know now for next time though 😀
@@yournewzealandfamily taking the hats off is generally for the gentlemen to do, y'all did perfectly fine. I'm so glad y'all enjoyed America, if I wasn't a part of this whole family, I would have mistaken y'all for just being eager Americans generally excited for the events lol
It's actually ok for females to leave their hats on. It's also ok for former military (veterans) to leave their hats on and salute instead of putting their hands over their heart. Just fyi.
@@Jml416 I'm retired Army engineer, all people retired or active will remove their covers, stand at attention and either salute if active or stand and place ur hat over ur heart. It's pretty simple. BTW ladies serve in active areas now.
Kind of ironic that New Zealanders stand for our national anthem yet some (Colin Kaepernick) can't even stand for it. I am not trying to be political, I just find it funny that people from other countries respect the US and people who are born and raised here do not share that sentiment.
As a Texan, I could not have been prouder watching your family love praying with us and honoring our national anthem. The joy on your faces and the excitement at seeing your first rodeo was so much fun. We are so happy y'all came to visit us in our great state. Y'all are welcome anytime. I think we could call y'all honorary Texans now.
I'm a Professional Rodeo announcer. Some of the guys announcing and running the music are friends of mine. As well as a few of the rider's. I've been waiting for this episode to drop. I'm so glad that you guys had a great time. It was a great reminder to me that not everyone has seen bull riding or rodeo and thats what makes my job fun!
That got me a little when Sam teared up a bit when the gentleman sang The Star Spangled Banner. I was tearing up as well. Their faces when they finally got to stand for it was amazing. I've lived in Tulsa, Oklahoma my whole life and I've never seen another family from a totally different country have so much pride and respect for my great country, The United States of America. You New Zealand Family makes me so proud. I can only hope that one day you become a member of our great nation and become a member of an American community. I'd be happy to call you my neighbor.
@@yournewzealandfamily I cannot hear our National Anthem without tearing just a bit. Whatever the event, I am reminded of all who have sacrificed for our freedoms. You touched my heart seeing you tear up as well. I was disappointed that none around you were singing along. Some looked disinterested. Times have changed so much that we can take our freedoms for granted. Growing up, pride in our USA & flag were very natural. Happy that they stared out in prayer. P.S. Have been studying New Zealand on line. So much beauty. Hope you take us on a tour. As always....love you guys!😊
@@yournewzealandfamily their anthem is about declaring war on britain and invading canada (the war of 1812). what is wrong with you people? their empire is collapsing so you caught the heart of it at the tail end. rodeo is from mexico.
As a American, I love seeing you get emotional when listening to our national anthem. Many Americans today disrespect our own country so it’s amazing to see we still have friends around the world. Much love to you guys and girls. I’d stand for your national anthem also because New Zealand is a wonderful ally full of wonderful people. God bless America and god bless New Zealand!
Criticism of an imperfect country is not disrespect. It's actually the ultimate respect, as they want to make it a more perfect union. Everyone has their own idea about what that means, and that's the beauty of the entire experiment.
I'm Canadian, but I tear up every time i hear the Star Spangled Banner sung well. Much of my way of life is made possible by the brave American soldiers who I silently pray for as I listen. Love your channel!
I don't think most Canadians realize they live in one of the safest country, if not the safest in the world. You're far from the enemy, and next door to your friends who happen to be the most power militarized nation in the world. The moment anyone attacks Canada, it becomes America's war. Canada is safer than the US because of our terrible open borders policies. As an immigrant myself, well I've been here since I was 17 days old, 43 in a couple days, America gave me a life I never would've had living in a war torn country.
I looked up the New Zealand National Anthem, played it while standing with my hand over my heart. I wanted to return the respect "My New Zealand Family" showed during my US National Anthem. Dad is a good man, teaching his Son right! I am so glad to have found your channel, I will remain a loyal subscriber. May God defend New Zealand and God bless My New Zealand Family.
The look in Atlanta's eyes after her 1st taste of a brisket slider was priceless. Thus begins one of her lifelong quests: to find all of the extremely diverse ways brisket can be integrated into a meal.
Much respect!!! @4:30ish...Taking your hat off for OUR national anthem....It means a GREAT deal for those of us that still stand for it and to YOU stand for it and give reverence....MUCH Respect. Thank you. ENJOY OUR COUNTRY!! We are here for you...Mate!
Sam, what you experienced during our national anthem happens to millions of us. Thank you for your heartfelt love of my country. Patriot tears say it all - they were much more glorious than the rodeo! May God bless you & yours, from Tennessee.
My wife grew up in Pennsylvania so she had never been to a rodeo before. The first year we were married I took her to a local Pow Wow and rodeo. The first event was bull riding and she was hooked ever since. Glad to see you enjoy it as much as she did.
What a nice family. Beautiful and lovingly polite children. The daughter is the spitting image of her mother. Makes me proud to be an American to see these nice folks have a great time here.
I'm so glad I subbed to this channel many months ago. Sam and family, the love and respect you showed during the opening prayer and the National Anthem brought me, like so many others in this comment section, so much joy. Much love and respect to y'all.
4:50 Those aren't tears of joy, they're tears of patriotism. America is forever your family just like how you're family to us, through your videos and vlogs, getting us through these dark times but yet making us stronger in all aspects. Keep that family tradition and values going
Dude you gave me goose bumps seeing you tear up like that to our national anthem. You just reminded how powerful and meaningful those lyrics are ✊🏻❤️🔥 thank you for this video. All americans should watch this and be reminded
Sadly, there are so many that don't care. They have no comparison to anywhere else so they don't understand. Our country is FAR from perfect. We've got our warts, dark scars and bad blood, but we've got loads more to be grateful for! We can definitely improve a lot of industries, the way we spend our taxes, our education system (Lord knows THAT is in serious need of reform and improvement) but we can do it. These people that hate our country and live here? I wish we could exchange them for people in other nations that WANT to move here 😂😂
I beleive theyve also watched the video called "the story of our national anthem as youve never heard it told" - a video many Americans need to see so they appreciate what those words means as much as this family from another country does.
Sam when you teared up during our national anthem, it made me cry.Thank you’ll for showing our country so much respect. I’m a huge fan, and keep putting out great content!! Sending ❤️ from San Antonio, Texas.
Yall need to come down to south texas in February. We have a three day weekend Rodeo. Since you want to see small town America you will get a two for one. Los Fresnos, Tx. Plus it is 30 min from South Padre Island, and 20 min to Mexico.
You guys, a family from New Zealand, continents away… getting to experience our national anthem, the Star Spangled Banner in person… and seeing the emotion on you Sam, and Denzel just star struck by everything going on… it just humbles me… specially knowing that we have fellow Americans that take that anthem, that flag and the values that forged this great nation of ours for granted and even sometimes, completely disregarded by them, even going as far as hating them… it rings my heart, hits me hard. Thank you for coming to our country guys, and for showing it the love it doesn’t get from some UnAmerican-Americans. God bless you all! 🙏🏼
5:13 The emotion during the national anthem was enough to make me cry. I just love how much you guys love our country and how you truly cherish it. Ya’ll are the best!!! ❤
I’m a lifelong Texan and retired from the U.S. Army (28 years) I think y’all where the loudest and proudest in the stands and thank you so much for the respect you showed our National Anthem. (ladies, please remove your hats next time no worries you didn’t know and most ladies don’t anyway but don’t let them be your example) you are welcome back anytime. When your daughter said especially the Texans and the pride you showed I am subscribing. I think Texans, Aussies and New Zealanders have a lot in common and respect for each other.
Great video guys! The fact that you felt the anthem made me feel it more. So many things that we are grateful for, life liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. All of which our ancestors died for, you respect that and honor it. Thank you❤
I love how respectful y’all are of our National Anthem and the prayer. Thank you. ❤ It made me smile to see your family enjoying themselves so much. :) Y’all definitely need to see a full rodeo. It’s an experience.
As much as I love bull riding, my favorite event to watch in person will always be ladies barrel racing. Those gals know their animals like no one else and push them to their absolute limit. Great stuff as always!🤠
For the record, I currently have a steer that knows about roping. This guy is going to throw many a cowboy for a loop. He ducks and dives like "Sugar Ray". Hope he makes me a few bucks.🤠
We love patriots... But I wouldn't move here. It's flat, hot in summer, cold for the two or three days of winter, humid, wet and dry in the same week. I've lived here all my life; I love mountains and forests. The cost of living isn't as bad as other states, but there are ups and downs. And two hours in any direction; your STILL in Texas.
@emfyve How are they supposed to know if somebody doesn't say something. Learning starts by sharing information. You can thank me for taking the initiative now. No need to criticize when I did what you couldn't.
Thank you for showing your respect and emotions during our national anthem. Yes, all hats should be off, but we understand that you're visiting 😀 thanks for sharing your fun family experiences with us. They're only a few times a man can openly show emotion. At your Mother's funeral, during the National Snthem and at the end of the movie, Rudy
I’m a 45 yo veteran from Texas and as many times as I’ve stood for the national anthem, i just can’t seem to get away from my stalking chef who apparently keeps cutting onions around me. It’s frustrating! 😂
Your reaction to The Nation Anthem and feeling that song in your heart was great. As a old sailor and a Navy Brat I'm very proud of you and your family! God Bless you on your travels!
I was born and raised in Texas and extremely proud of my State and My Country. God bless your family and glad you are having such a good time. Full rodeo is so great you have to see one.
I love taking people to their first rodeo. As someone from a ranching family for generations, this is so embedded in the culture. It really is something to see and experience. I'm so glad you got to have such a wonderful experience.
It is very humbling to see you get emotional and demonstrate respect during the national anthem that so many of us fought for, and you aren’t even from here. Just shows how much you payed attention to the history and how you are genuinely soaking in this experience. I hope you all enjoy your time and meet the nicest folks. Safe travels.
Ty you so much for showing great respect and admiration for our flag and National Anthem. You act more like Americans than many of the kids today. My wife and I have loved your videos over the past few years or so and watching your journey through the country I love. I look forward to the day you make a video saying that you're moving to America. Much love from the Areña's here in Columbus, Ohio. Also, when are you meeting with the unsubscribe folks to go shooting?
Thanks for all your love and respect for our country, our flag and national anthem. Whenever I hear our national anthem I always get teary eyed, it just means so much to me. I think about my father and uncles who fought in WWII, and my cousins and nephew who followed in their footsteps. That's what it means to me. I was so touched to see how emotional you got. You and the family would make great U.S. citizens, we welcome you! From SoCal (Southern California)
SAM,SAM,SAM !! This is without doubt the best reaction I’ve seen. I went from tearing up to laughing so hard !!! If I’d never seen y’all before on RUclips or anywhere and sitting close to y’all …. When y’all started eating 😂😂😂😂. Y’all as a family, in sync looking excited, then the ride was over, eat like you haven’t in months and immediately eyes slam shut, look toward the heavens then look serious for the next bull rider. Seriously it did bring tears to my eyes watching your respect for our anthem. I seen a few comments to the ladies to remove their hats ….it is tradition to do so but really looking at your amount of respect, I think was obvious to be your family y’all simply didn’t know. I’ve seen a lot of Americans that refused to stand or remove their hats ! Our own countrymen could take some much needed notes. BTW. Your cowgirls was rocking those hats ! I loved this reaction, gave me quiet a reaction. Big YE HAW from Texas Love y’all !!!
One of my favorite videos from you guys! From the emotional national anthem to the louder-than-American enthusiasm...you rocked this!!!! Thank you for appreciating what we Americans can easily take for granted!
That bull at 11:00 was Ka-razy!! The bulls that spin get a good rating but the huge, high leaps that one did was impressive‼️ You ladies look GREAT in your denim and boots! Perfect! ❤️ Really fun video, thank you!
Sam, thanks for acknowledging that your viewers are the reason your family was able to come to the states and enjoy America. It means a lot. I always enjoy watching your videos. You really seem like a great family. May the Lord bless the four of you in all that you do.
From a Texan, no family deserves it more! Thank you for taking us along on your family journeys! As someone getting prepared to have children, family's like yours fill me with excitement on whats to come!
I have to say I teared up along with Sam during the national anthem, often when it’s sung it brings out many emotions. Glad to see the family enjoying themselves.
It's truly amazing and inspiring to see foreigners not only respect our National Anthem but to see you be moved by it is mind blowing. But I also know that from one of you past videos "Star Spangled Banner as you've never heard it before" that you have true knowledge of the meaning behind it. Anyway thank you for the respect and for sharing your enjoyment of our truly unique ways of life. God Bless You, God Bless America.
One other thing, about the hat. Don’t feel bad. I was in a grocery store the other day, an elderly woman taps me on my shoulder and ask if I was having a bad day. It’s not perfect but it’s not bad I replied. She say she was wondering because I had my shirt on backwards !!! 😮. She gave me the biggest bear hug and said she hopes my day got better. I responded that it already had gotten better ! Texas folks are in a league by ourselves. Maybe crazy but we alright !! Peace
Seeing someone from another country take their hats off and put ‘em on their chest and tearing up just hits different Atlanta looked lost but you and Denzel were hands on your heart the whole time RESPECT
I love that Sam got choked up during our anthem. I always get choked up as well. It hits different when you think about the people who have served, and those who have died trying to defend our nation. My fave thing at a regular rodeo is when they do the parade of flags(is what I call it) while God Bless The USA, is playing(I bawl like a baby). So prideful! I consider ya'll honorary Americans just for the love you've shown for our country. Hopefully you get to come back, and see more, and who knows maybe we'll see you then. Would love to do a meet and greet with ya'll!!
You made me cry. This is the America I love. 🇺🇸 The America I grew up loving. I cried when Sam teared up over the anthem. Just a wonderful video. I love you all. 😍
Glad to see you loving Texas. Best thing my father ever did was move us from Chicago to Dallas. Been to many rodeos and to Ft Worth stockyards a lot. Got a nephew who is a musician that goes to New Zealand a lot and has a large following from there. You might know him, his name Gabriel Kelley.
My family is from Texas. Edinburgh to be exact. We live in California now but my dad and family never forgot where the roots are. Glad you guys enjoyed the trip!
Born and raised in Texas and I'm glad to see you showcasing the Fort Worth Stockyards. It's always been a favorite of mine, and you can drift from one music venue to another while dancing and drinking your rear end off. And the food? Nobody does BBQ like Texas BBQ and your appreciation for anything with slow smoked brisket is shared by millions. Almost nothing better than an ice cold Shiner Bock, a couple of brisket sliders, some hot and crispy onion rings, and live southern rock and roll. The energy is amazing and everyone is just into having a good time.
As a native Texan this video is awesome!! Glad you enjoyed! And your respect for the Anthem was amazing! Moved from Texas nine months ago and man do I miss the food!! The BBQ is insane there! Enjoyed!
Your respect for our anthem is heart touching!! Amazing! I feel bad, what are you all doing back in NZ and having cravings for our awesome BBQ, Tex-Mex, etc.?? I appreciate that almost everything is just a short car ride from me . . . Well, guess you all will be coming back soon!! You know . . . don't know what your work is, but I'm thinking you all maybe should be moving to the Good Ol US of A! Your family would be a welcome addition!!! ❤🤍💙
As an American patriot a young man who loves his country and appreciate everything that it has done for him seeing Sam get emotional really warmed my heart and brought a tear to my eye it proves that the anthem of the United States of America can make anyone feel patriotic and proud Sam I’ve been following your family for about three years now and seeing the love you guys have for the United States of America really warms my heart and like I said brings tears to my eyes thank you so much for appreciating America’s culture and thank you for being a true patriot even though you’re from New Zealand your emotion when that anthem was played just showed that your family even being from another country embodies the spirit of the United States in America thank you
Take ur hats off ladies!
We genuinely didnt realise that ladies also take their hats off. I looked around the stadium and saw other ladies with their hats still on so took my queues from them. We know now for next time though 😀
@@yournewzealandfamily That's all right. You aren't American so you get a pass.
@@yournewzealandfamily taking the hats off is generally for the gentlemen to do, y'all did perfectly fine. I'm so glad y'all enjoyed America, if I wasn't a part of this whole family, I would have mistaken y'all for just being eager Americans generally excited for the events lol
It's actually ok for females to leave their hats on. It's also ok for former military (veterans) to leave their hats on and salute instead of putting their hands over their heart. Just fyi.
@@Jml416 I'm retired Army engineer, all people retired or active will remove their covers, stand at attention and either salute if active or stand and place ur hat over ur heart. It's pretty simple. BTW ladies serve in active areas now.
When you do go back you can safely say "this ain't my first rodeo"
Haha, true!!!
Great comment!!
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Ba da bump !
PERFECT!
Just remember to take you hats off for Prayers and the Anthem 🤠
as a Marine, seeing some get as choked up over our anthem as i do has given me great pride. thank you
Amen Teuffelhunden.. Grey old 0321 shedding a tear over here too.
Roger that.
Let’s not lose all this come November elections. 🇺🇸 2024
You want to look at the most dangerous Bull look up Dodge bodacious that was one dangerous bull 🐂.
Seeing how much our national anthem means to you is touching. We would be lucky to have you as citizens! 🇺🇸
They’ve seen so many videos they understand it’s meaning.
Kind of ironic that New Zealanders stand for our national anthem yet some (Colin Kaepernick) can't even stand for it. I am not trying to be political, I just find it funny that people from other countries respect the US and people who are born and raised here do not share that sentiment.
As a Texan, I could not have been prouder watching your family love praying with us and honoring our national anthem. The joy on your faces and the excitement at seeing your first rodeo was so much fun. We are so happy y'all came to visit us in our great state. Y'all are welcome anytime. I think we could call y'all honorary Texans now.
I'm a Professional Rodeo announcer. Some of the guys announcing and running the music are friends of mine. As well as a few of the rider's. I've been waiting for this episode to drop. I'm so glad that you guys had a great time. It was a great reminder to me that not everyone has seen bull riding or rodeo and thats what makes my job fun!
Wow Scott thats so cool! We absolutely loved the whole event, we feel so grateful to have been there!
That got me a little when Sam teared up a bit when the gentleman sang The Star Spangled Banner. I was tearing up as well. Their faces when they finally got to stand for it was amazing. I've lived in Tulsa, Oklahoma my whole life and I've never seen another family from a totally different country have so much pride and respect for my great country, The United States of America. You New Zealand Family makes me so proud. I can only hope that one day you become a member of our great nation and become a member of an American community. I'd be happy to call you my neighbor.
Florida seconds that!
@@southernbrothersbackyardca6616 And Tennessee! God bless you all! You're just gonna have to come to America!
he understands American history and patriotism more than the average person not from America
And Kansas!
Same.
The gentlemen that sings the national anthem is a personal friend of mine! Loved seeing you tear up!
Wow thats so cool, we loved hearing the anthem for the first time!
@@yournewzealandfamily I cannot hear our National Anthem without tearing just a bit. Whatever the event, I am reminded of all who have sacrificed for our freedoms. You touched my heart seeing you tear up as well. I was disappointed that none around you were singing along. Some looked disinterested. Times have changed so much that we can take our freedoms for granted. Growing up, pride in our USA & flag were very natural. Happy that they stared out in prayer.
P.S. Have been studying New Zealand on line. So much beauty. Hope you take us on a tour. As always....love you guys!😊
A naturalized American here, I tear up every time I hear our National anthem. I feel so connected.
@@yournewzealandfamily their anthem is about declaring war on britain and invading canada (the war of 1812). what is wrong with you people? their empire is collapsing so you caught the heart of it at the tail end. rodeo is from mexico.
@blackberrythorns this is our New Zealand family stop hating on them🤦♀️🙅♀️🤬
As a American, I love seeing you get emotional when listening to our national anthem. Many Americans today disrespect our own country so it’s amazing to see we still have friends around the world. Much love to you guys and girls. I’d stand for your national anthem also because New Zealand is a wonderful ally full of wonderful people. God bless America and god bless New Zealand!
Agreed 💯 I'm an American and I cry every time, it may not be perfect but I love my country 💛
Criticism of an imperfect country is not disrespect. It's actually the ultimate respect, as they want to make it a more perfect union. Everyone has their own idea about what that means, and that's the beauty of the entire experiment.
At 58, I still tear up every time.
This Canadian loves the USA and always respects its national anthem.
@@Lava1964 same for us! You might or might not be surprised but the Canadian national anthem is often played in the US before sporting events!
I'm Canadian, but I tear up every time i hear the Star Spangled Banner sung well. Much of my way of life is made possible by the brave American soldiers who I silently pray for as
I listen. Love your channel!
I don't think most Canadians realize they live in one of the safest country, if not the safest in the world. You're far from the enemy, and next door to your friends who happen to be the most power militarized nation in the world. The moment anyone attacks Canada, it becomes America's war. Canada is safer than the US because of our terrible open borders policies. As an immigrant myself, well I've been here since I was 17 days old, 43 in a couple days, America gave me a life I never would've had living in a war torn country.
As an American, I thank you! We love our Canadian brothers & sisters! 💌🍁
@@DroneStrike1776except the part where you guys tried to invade and we sent you running back to Washington with a nice fire to keep ya warm 😂
@@KingJunta-n2n Try it again and lets see the outcome.
@@DroneStrike1776 Try what? You lot started it bud we just finished it.
That cowboy is so relaxed because he's been on the back of a horse since before he could walk!
Love how you cried at our national anthem, being a New Zealander. Love from California. ❤
Thank you for the respect to our anthem. It's wonderful y'all are enjoying Texas. ❤
Come back For the San Antonio Rodeo!
I looked up the New Zealand National Anthem, played it while standing with my hand over my heart. I wanted to return the respect "My New Zealand Family" showed during my US National Anthem.
Dad is a good man, teaching his Son right! I am so glad to have found your channel, I will remain a loyal subscriber. May God defend New Zealand and God bless My New Zealand Family.
Thanks Darren!! Appreciate you 🤍
I lived in Texas for a while and the way he said, "It's not mine, it's not yours, it's Our National Anthem! " that just made me miss Texas.
Wish you'd come back Babe
The look in Atlanta's eyes after her 1st taste of a brisket slider was priceless. Thus begins one of her lifelong quests: to find all of the extremely diverse ways brisket can be integrated into a meal.
I wish the youth of this country respected the anthem as much as our NZ family!
I love seeing that prayer right before the anthem.
I don’t think you could pull that off in California. Unless you’re in the farming areas.
I'm pretty sure you guys are officially honorary Americans now!!!
Yep. Anyone that saw a rodeo in Texas of all places qualifies.
This family seems to be so open to different cultures
And enjoying all the freedoms we have in certain “most” countries. 🇺🇸
Much respect!!! @4:30ish...Taking your hat off for OUR national anthem....It means a GREAT deal for those of us that still stand for it and to YOU stand for it and give reverence....MUCH Respect. Thank you. ENJOY OUR COUNTRY!! We are here for you...Mate!
Yes
As an American, I got emotional seeing you emotional what a beautiful thing that you were able to experience this❤❤❤❤
I swear the kiddos have grown so much from the beginning of this series! Just precious!
Theyre growing like weeds!
Eating all this American food
“Not only that! We’re at a rodeo!” God bless Denz and his sweet little heart!!! ❤️❤️❤️
Sam, what you experienced during our national anthem happens to millions of us. Thank you for your heartfelt love of my country. Patriot tears say it all - they were much more glorious than the rodeo! May God bless you & yours, from Tennessee.
My wife grew up in Pennsylvania so she had never been to a rodeo before. The first year we were married I took her to a local Pow Wow and rodeo. The first event was bull riding and she was hooked ever since. Glad to see you enjoy it as much as she did.
What a nice family. Beautiful and lovingly polite children. The daughter is the spitting image of her mother. Makes me proud to be an American to see these nice folks have a great time here.
I appreciate yall standing, we cant get all of our own citizens to do that but here yall are from NZ showing a lot of respect. Much love!
They'll never get me to stand for the Yankee occupation.
I'm so glad I subbed to this channel many months ago. Sam and family, the love and respect you showed during the opening prayer and the National Anthem brought me, like so many others in this comment section, so much joy. Much love and respect to y'all.
4:50 Those aren't tears of joy, they're tears of patriotism. America is forever your family just like how you're family to us, through your videos and vlogs, getting us through these dark times but yet making us stronger in all aspects. Keep that family tradition and values going
I’m so honored to have y’all in tx and your respect and appreciation is truly humbling so thank you guys
I instantly recognized the stockyards in Fort Worth watching your video. I’ve been there once would love to go again. Fort Worth is a blast!
Dude you gave me goose bumps seeing you tear up like that to our national anthem. You just reminded how powerful and meaningful those lyrics are ✊🏻❤️🔥 thank you for this video. All americans should watch this and be reminded
Sadly, there are so many that don't care. They have no comparison to anywhere else so they don't understand. Our country is FAR from perfect. We've got our warts, dark scars and bad blood, but we've got loads more to be grateful for! We can definitely improve a lot of industries, the way we spend our taxes, our education system (Lord knows THAT is in serious need of reform and improvement) but we can do it. These people that hate our country and live here? I wish we could exchange them for people in other nations that WANT to move here 😂😂
I beleive theyve also watched the video called "the story of our national anthem as youve never heard it told" - a video many Americans need to see so they appreciate what those words means as much as this family from another country does.
I don't think I've ever seen someone have that much fun at a bull riding event! It made me smile so big! Thank you! 😊
Right there with you.
Reminded me when I was a young man and had as much fun as they did
I teared up when Sam teared up. Genuine emotion right there!
Sam when you teared up during our national anthem, it made me cry.Thank you’ll for showing our country so much respect. I’m a huge fan, and keep putting out great content!!
Sending ❤️ from San Antonio, Texas.
Yall need to come down to south texas in February. We have a three day weekend Rodeo. Since you want to see small town America you will get a two for one. Los Fresnos, Tx. Plus it is 30 min from South Padre Island, and 20 min to Mexico.
You guys, a family from New Zealand, continents away… getting to experience our national anthem, the Star Spangled Banner in person… and seeing the emotion on you Sam, and Denzel just star struck by everything going on… it just humbles me… specially knowing that we have fellow Americans that take that anthem, that flag and the values that forged this great nation of ours for granted and even sometimes, completely disregarded by them, even going as far as hating them… it rings my heart, hits me hard. Thank you for coming to our country guys, and for showing it the love it doesn’t get from some UnAmerican-Americans. God bless you all! 🙏🏼
You can not fake the type of excitement , and enjoyment this family is showing .. I love watching the fun they are having.....
5:13 The emotion during the national anthem was enough to make me cry. I just love how much you guys love our country and how you truly cherish it. Ya’ll are the best!!! ❤
I’m a lifelong Texan and retired from the U.S. Army (28 years) I think y’all where the loudest and proudest in the stands and thank you so much for the respect you showed our National Anthem. (ladies, please remove your hats next time no worries you didn’t know and most ladies don’t anyway but don’t let them be your example) you are welcome back anytime. When your daughter said especially the Texans and the pride you showed I am subscribing. I think Texans, Aussies and New Zealanders have a lot in common and respect for each other.
it makes me happy to see people from another country enjoying are county and seeing are culture
i love you guys loving our american culture!! you guys are such a great family! keep up the great work!
Great video guys! The fact that you felt the anthem made me feel it more. So many things that we are grateful for, life liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. All of which our ancestors died for, you respect that and honor it. Thank you❤
I love how respectful y’all are of our National Anthem and the prayer. Thank you. ❤ It made me smile to see your family enjoying themselves so much. :) Y’all definitely need to see a full rodeo. It’s an experience.
I simply love this family, and their amazing appreciation of life, America, and each other!
As much as I love bull riding, my favorite event to watch in person will always be ladies barrel racing. Those gals know their animals like no one else and push them to their absolute limit. Great stuff as always!🤠
For the record, I currently have a steer that knows about roping. This guy is going to throw many a cowboy for a loop. He ducks and dives like "Sugar Ray". Hope he makes me a few bucks.🤠
Yea they do. My aunt used to enter the barrel racing at the Galveston county fair and rodeo.
You guys are awesome! Sam you had tears during our national anthem, that was real!! We love you as much as you love America N Z family.
America loves patriots. Feel free to move here whenever you want.
We love patriots... But I wouldn't move here. It's flat, hot in summer, cold for the two or three days of winter, humid, wet and dry in the same week. I've lived here all my life; I love mountains and forests. The cost of living isn't as bad as other states, but there are ups and downs. And two hours in any direction; your STILL in Texas.
Isn't TX being over-run by CA libtards moving in?
Just be sure the ladies remove their hats and place them over their hearts when the Star Spangled Banner plays.
@@domin8ss They're learning. Give them a break
@emfyve How are they supposed to know if somebody doesn't say something. Learning starts by sharing information. You can thank me for taking the initiative now. No need to criticize when I did what you couldn't.
welcome to my home state, and home town. if i recall correctly, my buddy Ed handles the lights and light show for this venue.
You are my FAVORITE Channel on RUclips !!! 😊
Patrick from Bethesda, Maryland, USA !!!
Thank you for showing your respect and emotions during our national anthem. Yes, all hats should be off, but we understand that you're visiting 😀 thanks for sharing your fun family experiences with us. They're only a few times a man can openly show emotion. At your Mother's funeral, during the National Snthem and at the end of the movie, Rudy
I’m a 45 yo veteran from Texas and as many times as I’ve stood for the national anthem, i just can’t seem to get away from my stalking chef who apparently keeps cutting onions around me. It’s frustrating! 😂
Someone was cutting onions around me too.
That onion cutter follows me around
Ditto, Navy, 1987-1995
Hats,please, ladies. Thanks.
Thank you for your service, God bless and keep you 🇺🇸❤
This maybe my favorite video. You guys look like yall had so much fun.
I wish it lasted longer too. I was having fun watching you guys having fun. Thanks for the respect for our anthem.
WOW! Tears, excitement, all eating off the same burger!!! Love you guys!
Your reaction to The Nation Anthem and feeling that song in your heart was great. As a old sailor and a Navy Brat I'm very proud of you and your family! God Bless you on your travels!
Thank you for the respect you showed our Lord, our Country and our Great State.
Glad yall had fun. Another Texan that loves yall channel.
I was born and raised in Texas and extremely proud of my State and My Country. God bless your family and glad you are having such a good time. Full rodeo is so great you have to see one.
You guys should try the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. It is a crazy huge show with a concert.
I love taking people to their first rodeo. As someone from a ranching family for generations, this is so embedded in the culture. It really is something to see and experience. I'm so glad you got to have such a wonderful experience.
I love watching you guys. It’s just like being there with you thanks.
It is very humbling to see you get emotional and demonstrate respect during the national anthem that so many of us fought for, and you aren’t even from here. Just shows how much you payed attention to the history and how you are genuinely soaking in this experience. I hope you all enjoy your time and meet the nicest folks. Safe travels.
I love y’all’s channel
It’s so fun to watch and y’all are super kind
4:11 y'all are supposed to take your hats off ladies. But I still love your videos. Welcome to America
Ty you so much for showing great respect and admiration for our flag and National Anthem. You act more like Americans than many of the kids today. My wife and I have loved your videos over the past few years or so and watching your journey through the country I love. I look forward to the day you make a video saying that you're moving to America. Much love from the Areña's here in Columbus, Ohio.
Also, when are you meeting with the unsubscribe folks to go shooting?
Thanks for all your love and respect for our country, our flag and national anthem. Whenever I hear our national anthem I always get teary eyed, it just means so much to me. I think about my father and uncles who fought in WWII, and my cousins and nephew who followed in their footsteps. That's what it means to me. I was so touched to see how emotional you got. You and the family would make great U.S. citizens, we welcome you! From SoCal (Southern California)
SAM,SAM,SAM !! This is without doubt the best reaction I’ve seen. I went from tearing up to laughing so hard !!! If I’d never seen y’all before on RUclips or anywhere and sitting close to y’all …. When y’all started eating 😂😂😂😂. Y’all as a family, in sync looking excited, then the ride was over, eat like you haven’t in months and immediately eyes slam shut, look toward the heavens then look serious for the next bull rider.
Seriously it did bring tears to my eyes watching your respect for our anthem. I seen a few comments to the ladies to remove their hats ….it is tradition to do so but really looking at your amount of respect, I think was obvious to be your family y’all simply didn’t know. I’ve seen a lot of Americans that refused to stand or remove their hats ! Our own countrymen could take some much needed notes. BTW. Your cowgirls was rocking those hats ! I loved this reaction, gave me quiet a reaction. Big YE HAW from Texas Love y’all !!!
Thanks so much Kenneth! We appreciate you ❤️
One of my favorite videos from you guys! From the emotional national anthem to the louder-than-American enthusiasm...you rocked this!!!! Thank you for appreciating what we Americans can easily take for granted!
That bull at 11:00 was Ka-razy!! The bulls that spin get a good rating but the huge, high leaps that one did was impressive‼️ You ladies look GREAT in your denim and boots! Perfect! ❤️ Really fun video, thank you!
Happy yall enjoyed our state and its traditions.
Feel free to stay. We always need more good people. Congrats on such a lovely family!
Sam, thanks for acknowledging that your viewers are the reason your family was able to come to the states and enjoy America. It means a lot. I always enjoy watching your videos. You really seem like a great family. May the Lord bless the four of you in all that you do.
We appreciate your support so much!
Glad you guys enjoyed the show and show appreciation for AMERICA.
Hey, love from TEXAS! TEXAS is in my heart. It’s really great to have people like you appreciating what we do here. Thanks for stopping by. 😁
From a Texan, no family deserves it more! Thank you for taking us along on your family journeys! As someone getting prepared to have children, family's like yours fill me with excitement on whats to come!
I have to say I teared up along with Sam during the national anthem, often when it’s sung it brings out many emotions. Glad to see the family enjoying themselves.
Mom & Dad, you guys are giving your kids lifelong memories that are so fantastic! Been watching you guys for a while now, keep up the good work.
Watching your family deepens my love of America. Thank you
It's truly amazing and inspiring to see foreigners not only respect our National Anthem but to see you be moved by it is mind blowing. But I also know that from one of you past videos "Star Spangled Banner as you've never heard it before" that you have true knowledge of the meaning behind it. Anyway thank you for the respect and for sharing your enjoyment of our truly unique ways of life. God Bless You, God Bless America.
I have so enjoyed watching your reactions. You are a great family.
You are so kind! We have LOTS more coming soon!
❤ seeing you get emotional to our National Anthem!
I got emotional watching you too!
In my home town Fort Worth Tx.
What an awesome experience for your family! Thanks for sharing.
“Not only that, we’re at a Rodeo!” Ha Ha! Best line ever! 😁👍😆
One other thing, about the hat. Don’t feel bad. I was in a grocery store the other day, an elderly woman taps me on my shoulder and ask if I was having a bad day. It’s not perfect but it’s not bad I replied. She say she was wondering because I had my shirt on backwards !!! 😮. She gave me the biggest bear hug and said she hopes my day got better. I responded that it already had gotten better ! Texas folks are in a league by ourselves. Maybe crazy but we alright !! Peace
Seeing someone from another country take their hats off and put ‘em on their chest and tearing up just hits different Atlanta looked lost but you and Denzel were hands on your heart the whole time RESPECT
I love that Sam got choked up during our anthem. I always get choked up as well. It hits different when you think about the people who have served, and those who have died trying to defend our nation. My fave thing at a regular rodeo is when they do the parade of flags(is what I call it) while God Bless The USA, is playing(I bawl like a baby). So prideful! I consider ya'll honorary Americans just for the love you've shown for our country. Hopefully you get to come back, and see more, and who knows maybe we'll see you then. Would love to do a meet and greet with ya'll!!
You made me cry. This is the America I love. 🇺🇸 The America I grew up loving. I cried when Sam teared up over the anthem. Just a wonderful video. I love you all. 😍
I love bull riding. It's my favorite event in the rodeo. I like PBR because it is just bull riding. 🤠
Hearing the prayers before and the National Anthem afterwards gave me the chills, so happy to hear that !
Glad to see you loving Texas. Best thing my father ever did was move us from Chicago to Dallas. Been to many rodeos and to Ft Worth stockyards a lot. Got a nephew who is a musician that goes to New Zealand a lot and has a large following from there. You might know him, his name Gabriel Kelley.
Glad you enjoyed your trip to Texas, Yall come back soon!
Y’all look good in hats and boots! ❤😂 Glad you enjoyed Texas
You guys are Honorary Americans! What a nice family you are, God Bless and safe travels.
My family is from Texas. Edinburgh to be exact. We live in California now but my dad and family never forgot where the roots are. Glad you guys enjoyed the trip!
Born and raised in Texas and I'm glad to see you showcasing the Fort Worth Stockyards. It's always been a favorite of mine, and you can drift from one music venue to another while dancing and drinking your rear end off. And the food? Nobody does BBQ like Texas BBQ and your appreciation for anything with slow smoked brisket is shared by millions. Almost nothing better than an ice cold Shiner Bock, a couple of brisket sliders, some hot and crispy onion rings, and live southern rock and roll. The energy is amazing and everyone is just into having a good time.
As a native Texan this video is awesome!! Glad you enjoyed! And your respect for the Anthem was amazing! Moved from Texas nine months ago and man do I miss the food!! The BBQ is insane there! Enjoyed!
Your respect for our anthem is heart touching!! Amazing! I feel bad, what are you all doing back in NZ and having cravings for our awesome BBQ, Tex-Mex, etc.?? I appreciate that almost everything is just a short car ride from me . . . Well, guess you all will be coming back soon!!
You know . . . don't know what your work is, but I'm thinking you all maybe should be moving to the Good Ol US of A! Your family would be a welcome addition!!! ❤🤍💙
It’s been a while since I’ve seen bull riding, that ZEPPELIN intro was crazy. Never seen THAT before! 😆
Great outfits. You look right at home in Texas. ❤
As an American patriot a young man who loves his country and appreciate everything that it has done for him seeing Sam get emotional really warmed my heart and brought a tear to my eye it proves that the anthem of the United States of America can make anyone feel patriotic and proud Sam I’ve been following your family for about three years now and seeing the love you guys have for the United States of America really warms my heart and like I said brings tears to my eyes thank you so much for appreciating America’s culture and thank you for being a true patriot even though you’re from New Zealand your emotion when that anthem was played just showed that your family even being from another country embodies the spirit of the United States in America thank you
Thanks for continuing to enjoy your life and sharing a part of your adventures with us all. North Eastern USA