"My mom is your biggest fan" - {Meeting The Pioneer Woman}

A couple months ago, The Pioneer Woman, my favorite blogger/cookbook author, announced her Amarillo booksigning on Facebook.  Needless to say, I was floored, and immediately called my husband.

Me:  "Guess who's coming to Amarillo?!"

Dennis:  "Matthew McConnoughey?" (see this post)

Me:  "No....guess again!"

Dennis:  "Selena Gomez?" (not sure where that came from...)

Me:  "No...whose blog do I read EVERY day, and whose recipes do you love?"

 - PAUSE-

Dennis:  "Get OUT!"

Me:  "That's right, The Pioneer Woman!"

Dennis:  "Please don't do anything weird, okay?"

That afternoon, when the kids got in the car, I asked the same question..."Guess who's coming to Amarillo?"
Their first guess was Selena Gomez.  Again, not sure where that came from!

Rewind a few months back -  February, I think it was.  I sent an email to Ree Drummond -- The Pioneer Woman -- telling her she should do a booksigning in Amarillo, since I knew she had a great fan base around here.  I suggested things they could do while they were here, etc.  Now I know it wasn't my email, but was still so very excited that she decided to do a booksigning while in town for the World Championship Ranch  Rodeo.

Anyhow, November 13 could not come soon enough.  My sister, Judith, agreed to come with me, and we met some new friends while we were there.  We figured there would be a long line, so we decided to try to be there around 9 a.m. -- two hours before the signing.  Judith thought I was crazy, but when it was all said and done, we were both glad we arrived early.  Jack, Rachael and Avery also came along.  Jack had a basketball tournament that afternoon, and I was afraid I wouldn't have enough time to drive back to Hereford to get him to the tournament, so he had to tag along.  Rachael and Avery were excited to meet The Pioneer Woman.  Sam stayed with our sitter, and I know he was much happier at home than waiting in line!

We were near the front of the line, and once the signing began, it wasn't long before it was our turn. 

Rachael walked right up to Mrs. Drummond and said, point blank,

"My Mom is your biggest fan!"

"I bet someone told you to say that," was Mrs. Drummond's response.

She signed the many books I brought, conversing as she signed each book.  She complimented the girls' outfits (thank you, Hannah Andersson!), and when she signed a "Charlie" book for my niece, Quincy, she said she would have to add that name to her list of names she liked for babies.  So sweet! 

Of course, we couldn't pass up the opportunity to meet Marlboro Man, and he was very nice -- and tall, too!

Thank goodness Judith brought her camera, because I could not find mine!  Thank you, dear sister, for the photos!

This was such a fun morning, and I have to say that I am an even bigger fan of The Pioneer Woman.  She is so nice and down-to-earth, as is her husband.  Great people!

I hope to be in more of a blogging mood over the holidays.  We've had a whirlwind fall, with so many activities and detours along the way.  I hope to fill you in soon.