Down to the Rodeo

How could I ever miss a photo opportunity? So when my husband called and said, “I’m taking you on a date tonight to the Rodeo” my true first response was…ARE YOU KIDDING ME? But after convincing me that it would be fun, I accepted.


I never thought I would ever find a place in Northern California with so many Cowboys. I thought that was left behind me when I moved to the Bay Area from Fresno.


Being new to the sport, I was fortunate enough to have sat next to a family that embraced my lack of knowledge and filled me in to what each event was and the goal behind it. It was fascinating.


Here are a few pictures that I captured.

Lesson in Life

In life I like to surround myself with people that are inspirational to me. Positive energy that helps me spread positive energies to others as well. This helps me with my motivation, making clear logical choices and creativity. There are times in life when the lessons that we are taught slip our minds and occasionally we need a reminder. These are the times I am most thankful for those people in my life that I have surrounded myself with and those who have chosen to stand by my side.

Growing up, my mother would always tell me, “Think before you speak”. Great advice, but what am I suppose to think about? I never thought about applying rules to this statement until talking with a wonderful friend. His advice to me was, “Before I speak, interview or ask questions, I make sure my comments follow four guidelines:”

1. Is the comment True?
2. Is it the Right Time to speak or ask this question?
3. Are the words I choose to use Kind?
4. Is it Necessary for me to ask or make this comment?

Great words to live by....Thank you Chris.