Boot Camp Miss Congeniality

Had a great time in Ogden, Utah working on myself to be the best I can be this year as Miss Rodeo Wyoming. I was honored to be a part of the Boot Camp Fashion Show and had a blast going down the catwalk with Miss Rodeo Utah, Jamie Udell. Not only did we wear our queen attire but they also dressed us in very fun casual wear to model while there. I did have my dancing boots on while I was up there and everyone had a great time!

I was so honored to receive the Boot Camp Miss Congeniality Award for the Second Consecutive Year. It meant a lot to me after spending time with so many wonderful ladies from Washington, Idaho, Texas and Utah. I cherish the friends I have made in Utah and will always keep them close.

The last night Miss Rodeo Utah, Jamie, took us for dinner and indoor surfing!!! Let's just say I was really good at the WIPE OUT!!! :-) :-) Surf's Up Wyoming!

Cheyenne Frontier Days Volunteer Crisis Fund

I was honored to speak at the Cheyenne Frontier Days Volunteer Crisis Fund as the Guest Speaker. It was fun to spend time with my CFD Family and raise money for the CFD Volunteers in need due to tragedy.

I am pictured by the fireplace with the CFD General Chairman Rod Hottle and at the table with my autograph sheet sponsor Pioneer Printing. Pioneer Printing also sponsored my saddle when I was Miss Frontier in 2009. Jerry and Rod have never stopped supporting me and I appreciate their generosity and time.

Legislative Session at the State Capital & NEW SPONSOR!

I had a wonderful time going back to the State Capital for the Legislative Session. I had worked during the 59th Legislative Session as a Student Page, so it was fun to go back and see all the familiar faces. Representative Hans Hunt was a student with me at the University and he introduced during the session on the House side. I was also invited down onto the floor of the Senate side, where Senator Tony Ross introduced me. While at the capital, I met with Governor Mead and Secretary of State Max Maxfield. What an exciting day, full of Wyoming pride.

The little boy pictured is Little Will Kallal, he is my buddy who also came to my coronation ball.

I am so thrilled to announce my new wonderful Sponsor!! Miller Insulation Co, Inc., is sponsoring my Fuel Card to send me down the road. Fritz and Karen Messer are the two greatest people I am so blessed to know and have with me on this exciting journey! I really appreciate their support and look forward to the miles ahead thanks to them!!

Hello Kissimmee, FL

What a nice break from the cold into the sunshine! I had a blast in Florida at our many school visits, the Silver Spurs Pageant, the Rodeo, time in the sun at the beach, air boating, and even hog hunting. And Yes...we did rope them! :-)

The Pageant was a lot of fun and very well done! The rodeo was also a lot of fun and Wiplash my favorite cowboy monkey was there. I had fun riding Lilly and Seminole and really enjoyed all of the local and rural people of Florida. I also learned about the term "Cracker Horses". Florida was the perfect place to soak up the sun especially at Cocoa Beach! Loved Ron Jon Surf Shop! Thanks to Laura and Mark for our sweet southern hospitality! What a fun trip for a Wyoming girl far from home!

Winter Western

Had a blast judging the FFA Speech Contest in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Pictured is Teddly Weekly, one of the winners of the prepared speaking. It was a wonderful event to reflect on Agriculture and how proud I am to promote it and be a part of it.

I was then off to Gillette, WY for the Winter Western Coors Pro Rodeo. Odie my trusted man was along for the rodeo. He had been in this arena before during the college rodeo and is a great breakaway horse as well as flag horse displaying the colors. We were a great team and I loved working for Powder River Rodeo, Hank and Lori Franzen.

Black Hills Stock Show and Rodeo

Black Hills Stock Show and Rodeo was a fun rodeo with a lot of fun activities. Loved the school visits and one little boy in particular caught my eye when he walked in with a Cheyenne Frontier Days belt buckle. His dad had won the Rookie Saddle Bronc years ago. At the rodeo we carried sponsor flags and I enjoyed the horses I rode, Charlie and Gilbert. I couldn't believe the grand entry watching Miss Rodeo America carrying the American Flag with sparks coming off the top! It was my first time in South Dakota and it will not be my last! I loved seeing Mount Rushmore and seeing all of the history along the way. Miss Rodeo Idaho and I ended up rooming together again and had a blast together! Making friendships and memories to last a lifetime!

Welcome to the Alamo

Had a fabulous time in San Antonio at the Clinic with Marjorie Murphy. I learned a lot about how to make myself better in order to do the best job I can representing Wyoming. The girls were a lot of fun and, Lauren Graham, Miss Rodeo Texas, took us down to the historic Alamo as well as the River Walk for supper. I was great to see such a big part of the history of Texas in person. Love the memories and friendships made there.