Fairmont Scottsdale

I have exciting news!!!! Can anyone guess???

Ok. So I admit I am a little sleepy today. I was even sleepier at 7am this morning. So...I made a little mistake. I kind of forgot to lock the horse gate back. UB got out and my dear husband just called to tell me that when he went home for lunch the horse was in the front yard. Luckily the horse is old and loves green grass. Oh well what do you do? I say just sit back and have a big hearty laugh!!!! LOL

Horse Auctions & Rodeo Queens

Rodeo Queens! Sounds kind of ironic if you ask me. But my new dearest friend, Candace, has a daughter, Miranda, 8 years old. She, the daughter, is running for Rodeo Queen. Now, this is a serious thing in Ada, OK. It is kind of like a beauty pageant but on horses. Basically the kids gotta sell chances - and when you live a high gambling area it works out pretty good! The kid is raking in the dough. Raising over $500 in two weeks. Seriously.

You are probably wondering where the Horse Auction fits in to all of this. Well, apparently you can go to the Sulphur Horse Auction, held twice a month, put a table and a sign that says I am running for Rodeo Queen and cowboys will just hand over their money. It helps she is a cute little blond with her two fron teeth missing.

Why the story? I am constantly amazed at the cultural atmosphere in southern Oklahoma. Everybody's family. Supporting everyone in everything they do. They may be hick and they be REAL cowboy but they would probably do anything for you even if they don't know you!

Martin and Betsy

I want send out a HAPPY ANNIVERSAY to my dear friends - Martin & Betsy! You both are wonderful people and I will always cherish the laughs and memories we shared in Tulsa. I look forward to sitting around a table with you again someday - laughing and having coffee, well you two can drink coffee I will drink Hot Chocolate! I love you both and thank you for giving me the opportunity to photograph my first wedding three years ago!