That’s a permission slip I’m not signing

I had such a great day today.  Ava and I went to the monthly RWA meeting.  It was a really great meeting, and not just because I was recognized for the sale of Out of Heaven, but that was definitely a highlight.  We get a pink silk rose for the sale of a short story/novella, and I can’t even tell you how excited I was to get that silly rose.  It’s now sitting at my desk next to my computer.  It’s a good inspiration.

Then, to make the day even better, I got to spend the rest of the afternoon and evening with Isabella.

My Honey took the kids to La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Rodeo.  Those of you not from Tucson – this rodeo is a BIG deal.  It was their first time attending the event although we’ve taken them to the rodeo parade that kicks off the whole thing for years.  The Bandit has refined his desire to be a bull riding cowboy.  Bull riding.  Over my dead body.  I don’t even want him to play football much less ride bulls.  Not my precious baby boy.  I new a guy when I was in my 20s that was a competition bull rider.  He had a glass eye and a permanent hoof mark on the side of his face.  No siree.