Magazine Cover!

How proud can one Sister be?

I could not be MORE proud!

I am SO proud to share that one of my Sister's pictures was selected as the

COVER SHOT

for this month's Sooper Looper (Team Roping) Magazine!

She is officially a Published Photographer!

The picture is also being used as the HEADER on the USTRC website!

Click Here to See: http://www.ustrc.com

Way To Go, Brenda!!

I am sooooo excited for you!

Walking Contradictions

What is it about horses?

Even if you haven't had one, or spent much time with one,

there is something that is still enchanting & magical about them.

They are strong & solid, gentle but wild, have depth yet still fear.

They can be rebellious, and still want to please.

They are a walking contradiction.

They suck me in.

I heart them.

Here are a few shots from my Sister yesterday.

This is her newest addition.

He is gorgeous.

Pics by Brenda Wood

I'm so proud of her.

Editing by yours truly (not that it matters, but it soooo does.)

Inspired.

Right now, I am inspired.

Spent this morning praying with a friend and resting in peace.

Talked to my mom and soaked up some of her love.

Talked to my sister and shared our excitement over photography. She gets to take the pictures I really want to take every day. She doesn't know how to edit, though, so she is sending them to me to edit. Can I call them mine then? She has horses and cattle and I need to go visit her to get my camera on... Her pictures knock my socks off and I want to fill my home and an art gallery with them.

Spent some time on Julie Harris' blog: www.julieharrisphotography.com/blog - a Denver Photographer who has been inspiring me for years, and it just doesn't stop. I am always wondering how she gets the shots she does. Love her.

Getting ready to go see my Midwife, who is going to 'balance' me. Thank God for her.

Get to find out if we are having a boy or a girl soon, and just CAN NOT WAIIITTT!!

What is inspiring you?

I hope it is goodness and delight for your soul.

Here is one of my Sister's shots that rock my world. Hope you love it. Hope it inspires you.

Flying Cowgirls!

The past week was spent travelling to Nampa, Idaho, and visiting with my oldest friend, Trish. I'm not sure exactly when we met, but it was somewhere between the ages of 8 & 11. We were BFFs until somewhere after high school and over the years, we've drifted, then come back together, then drifted, and come back together again. It's a wonderful mystery to me how years can go by, but a friendship can stay right where you left it. Don't ever think it's been too long since you talked to that old friend... just pick up the phone.

One of my all-time favorite quotes is "It takes a long time to grow an old friend." (there's nothing like 'em!)

Trish was putting on a Women's Timed Event at the Hungry Mosquito Arena, which was a BEAUTIFUL site for the event. There was grass for the spectators, a cook shack so we could feed our hungry bellies, and a great arena ready for a lottttta fun!

The Women at this event were all great competitors! They were all strong in each event, and had a great attitude with a lot of fun! I'll be posting some fun pictures from the weekend here over the next couple days.

Have you heard George Strait's new song about Cowgirls? Well, it could use a line in there somewhere about them flying off the backs of horses to tie down goats!! (sorry, George, I still love you...) These Cowgirls were totally awesome!

Look at them literally FLYING off their RUNNING horse!

These chicks make me proud!

"How good does a female athlete have to be before we just call her an athlete?"

- Unknown Author

Horsey Show

I haven't been to a horse show since I was a teenager. The sights, sounds and smells took me right back. It was a wonderful experience!

If you have never been to a horse show, I highly recommend going to one! At least for an hour or two... they are usually free, and the announcers do a good job of explaining what's going on.

Here are a couple shots from the day, and more will follow! Enjoy!

Ponies!

On our way back from fishing, we came across some PONIES, as I like to call them, that were right by the fence. I just HAD to spend a little time scratching their necks, talking to them, and taking some pics of their fun faces. Oh, how I love the Ponies, you couldn't wipe the smile off my face for hours...