The Pioneer Woman

Chances are you have heard me mention The Pioneer Woman. She is the wife of a rancher in Oklahoma who went to school in California and then fell in love with a cowboy and gave up her big city life to move to the ranch. A little over a year ago I came across her blog where she writes a blog about her experiences on the ranch, decorating, shopping, cooking, homeschooling, and photography. I was immediately captivated and read her blog daily enjoying her outlook on life, love and cooking. I then purchased her cookbook which is absolutely amazing full of home cooking recipes with step by step photo instructions. I pretty much want to be Pioneer Woman haha :) So last week when I found out she was going to be in Houston I knew I had to be there!

This Friday night I went to my first book signing. I left work early and drove to a random strip mall way out in Katy to get a spot in line at a tiny little hidden book store called Blue Willow Bookshop.



I ended up waiting in line for 4 hours, but luckily the weather was perfect and I lucked out standing behind a group of very entertaining girls. So in the end it was all worth it. The Pioneer Woman was there to sign copies of her new childrens book about her basset hound Charlie but took time to sign as many books as people had, took pictures, and had conversations with everyone. I didn't think I could like Pioneer Woman any more than I already had but she was so nice and personable and I am so glad I waited in line to meet her. She signed a copy of the Children's book, my copy of her love story, and my copy of her cookbook. It was an altogether awesome experience and totally worth it.