western days

with recent trips to nashville and texas, my 'little bit country' side has had a number of opportunities to flourish.  so, i jumped at the chance to keep the theme alive when my friend vicki texted on thursday to ask if i was in town, because she had a rodeo ticket for me.

and come saturday afternoon, i was on my way to san dimas -- about an hour from home -- to meet up with vicki and her crew.  

her boyfriend/baby daddy was serving on the rodeo committee, so, they had secured an extra vip parking pass and a ticket. and i do enjoy vip-ing it.  not only did it mean that i had free, close proximity, parking, but we also had access to the vip tent with plenty of food, drinks, and perhaps most importantly on the 96 degree day, giant fans. 

we spent the afternoon going back and forth between the tent and the sectioned off vip bleachers, and enjoyed some roping, bucking broncs, and of course, bull riding.  i was re-introduced and newly introduced to vicki's post-company (we used to work together) circle of friends,  got a chance to see more of baby jade's personality.

all in all, it was a fantastic afternoon. one of my favorite activities with one of my favorite people.  and i even got out of ther without having to wait in the unending exiting line of cars that seem inevitable at any event. so, basically, perfect!