5.5 hours - longer than my labor to deliver Lexi! But we stood in line to have our cookbook signed by Oklahoma blogger wife/mom/homeschooler Ree "Pioneer Woman". She's inspired much of my cooking with her recipes and tutorials. I got a new camera AND coffee maker because of her influence. I can use the coffee maker, my camera is quite another story.
I don't just love to read her blog.....I pretend I AM her...me and about a million of her other new "best friends". And to think, I said a little prayer that this OKC book signing was everything she might want it to be and we got there EARLY, only to find ourselves about 500th in line.
As the line snaked around and inched forward, I think her girls meandered out to find the ladies room. They were gracious and happily signed cookbooks. Such polite girls with beautiful smiles.
A little later, here came her 2 sons and hubby, a/k/a Marlboro Man. I can only imagine this little guy's thoughts at being asked to write in a book! I'm not sure who the gentleman is getting his cookbook signed, but Ree's mom, sister and nephew came out and visited with him.
There are some definite disadvantages to being the one with the camera in her hand.
Marlboro Man and Lexi
MM had PW's camera in hand and briefly set it down to sign autographs. As he wandered down the line, we were all keeping the camera in surveillance. Noticing the camera - and Marlboro Man - check out this girl who picked it up and attempted to capture one of Ree's famous Marlboro Man photos. He caught her in the act and it was a fun laugh. Try explaining to your 11 year old why a strange woman is trying to photograph Ree's hubby's backside. Funny history.
To check out the hiney history, click HERE
About 4 hours in, we had made friends up, down and sideways through the looped line.
5.5 hours of not only signing, but personalizing cookbooks....Ree's still glowing. My hands were having sympathy cramps!
The grand prize - To Lexi. ... WHAT?? ... Lexi was absolutely thrilled to not only have the cookbook signed to her, but Ree high-fived her for being a homeschooler and for our Quartz Mountain home stomping ground. Made the wait totally worthwhile!
(P.S. I requested the cookbook dedication to Lexi)
(P.S. I requested the cookbook dedication to Lexi)
Check out her blog for ordering a cookbook or a book signing near you.
8 of you said...:
Arrrgghhh...so jealous!!! Love the pics....
Wow! I love Pioneer Woman! LUCKY!
: ) Leanne
So awesome!!!
I should have gone with you!! :(
I'm glad that you and Lexi had so much fun!
Is she as beautiful in person as she looks in photos??? I'm sure she is!
Shirley - yes, she is just as lovely. Her whole family is beautiful. The only surprise was her oldest daughter. I did not expect her to be so tall...I imagined her a little girl and she's a graceful young lady!
We were there 5 hrs. Must have been just in front of you. It was SOOO worth it. Great memories in the making and I'm glad you shared it with your daughter. I shared it with my mom. :)
ps. found your blog from the fb post. here's mine: www.maucktalk.blogspot.com
Love your pictures!! I had a friend show up to get a copy inscribed for my sister's oliday gift. She sent me a hysterical account of her evening in line. LOL Nice to see you enjoyed it as well. I am enjoying your blog postings as well. : )
Sorry....my compurwe keys are sticking. The correct link to me is....
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