All In A Days Work

Miss Kaliegh Jo was such a doll & so energetic!

I got to work at 7am on Tuesday and began my daily office tasks. I couldn't help but to think that I was forgetting something. Hmmm... the 19th, I kept racking my brain but couldn't quite remember so I pulled out my daily planner. Oh yes, in all caps "MCNAIR BOOK FAIR." Lovely, just lovely. I have an 8 hour work day followed by a 2 hour lecture class and a study night planned plus I did not bring any clothes to change into.

Part of being a rodeo queen is being able to think quick and adapt to any situation. I could have easily decided not to go but I had committed and was not about to back out. Thankfully, I have a great work community where they are very understanding and work with my schedule.

Kennedy knew she wanted a horse book & a horse poster.
I love visiting with little girls who love horses!

At 11, I headed home to study for Farm Management test and get ready then head to Horticulture lecture. On my way home, I get a call from Pat, a Rodeo of the Ozarks board member and absolutely fantastic pageant director saying that the board meeting date had been moved to tonight. Which actually worked out quite well since I would already be in the right attire to appear at the board meeting.

After class I headed straight to McNair Middle School to visit with parents and kids as they shopped around and handed out autograph sheets. I then proceeded to Parsons Stadium to the board meeting and give spill on the events I've been involved in the last month and the events that I plan on getting involved in. I am beyond excited about

future involvements and can't wait to start sharing the experiences with you!

Thank you for taking the time to read my posts! Happy Friday Ladies & Gents!

School is Cool

Schools are one of my favorite places to be... provided of course, that I am a visitor and not attending!



Last week I visited Root Elementary where I was made to feel famous! They advertised for several weeks in advance so several kids came to the book fair just to see me. When I got there, the kiddos kept saying, "Miss Rodeo" is here! I welcomed people to the book fair, signed autographs, took pictures and visited with students and parents. They were all so welcoming and eager to talk, the two hours absolutely flew by! In exchange for my time, they allowed me to choose a couple of books. The books are going to come in handy for future children's reading. Additionally, I am going to be featured in the November Newsletter for Root Elementary!

On Friday, the 8th, I had the great privilege of speaking at the 18th annual Central Junior High Veterans Day ceremony. The ceremony was absolutely breathtaking and truly encompassed the attitude of honoring our military. It consisted of hymns by the choirs, dance routines, speakers, letter readings, posting of the flags and special honors to those attending that are serving and that had served. It was an honor to be asked to speak in the presence of such true heroes. After the ceremony was a reception where I had the opportunity to visit with some of the great men and women who serve our country and enjoy refreshments before heading to class for the day.

This week, I have a bit of break from rodeo queen public appearances. I am spending more time working on establishing my photography skills; so if you know of anyone in need of photos for any occasion, please get in touch!

Until next time....

Happy Fall Y'all

The smell of pumpkin spice everything, leaves changing into panoramic views, hot chocolate, campfires and sweatshirts. Ah yes, all the sensations of things starting to move in a slower pace... right? Wrong! After wrapping up the fall rodeos in Little Rock, I rolled right over into getting involved in my surrounding community. 

University of Arkansas fall break was on the 21st and 22nd of October, so I was finally able to attend a Rodeo of the Ozarks board meeting. I typically cannot because I have a Monday night class and meetings are held the 3rd Monday of each month. It was such a pleasure to spend some time with the board. They are so supportive and I am honored to be a part of their team! Get ready for some big plans at the 70th annual Rodeo of the Ozarks. 

That same week, I attended Kirbi's Fundraiser. She had a great turnout for her silent auction, chilli cookoff, city slicker rodeo fundraising event as she prepares to compete for the title of Miss Rodeo America this December. We enjoyed a day of crazy critters and some serious baggo winning! Best Wishes to Miss Kirbi as she heads to represent Arkansas, the sport of rodeo and the western way of life. 

The following Monday, I attended a Farm Credit Customer Appreciation Dinner. It is always an honor to attend Farm Credit events! Not only are they a fantastic sponsor and employer but my second family. Farm Credit of Western Arkansas embraces the true meaning of community involvement in more ways than we recognize. One of which, is the annual Customer Appreciation dinner. With about 200 in attendance, I'd say it was a hit!


Last Friday I was invited to Asbell Elementary to talk about Responsibility during their Red Ribbon Week. I forgot what it was like to have energy at 7:45am! With 450 elementary students assembled in the cafeteria, the day after Halloween it was quite the way to begin an early Friday. The students sang several interactive songs then I spoke about the importance of responsibility and some of my responsibilities as a rodeo queen.

Although the fall hasn't quite brought the slower pace, one may expect, I am not the least bit remorseful. I love everything that I do am honored to have the opportunity to play an active part in my community while promoting rodeo.