on 10/27 my family went to the Tulsa Historical Society to meet Ree Drummond, aka The Pioneer Woman. Her cookbook was released and she was doing a "signing" from 7-9pm.
We got there at 6:30pm, thought we did good by getting there early, and it was standing room only! So many people!!!!
{this was our view - we're standing behind the chairs - and this is only about 1/3 of the people!}Around 7:00pm she came out and did a little "Q&A" with the audience - she is SO nice, and friendly, and REAL! I loved this part - and her brother, Mike, came up with her and told her how much he loved her, gave her a hug, then just hung out at the podium for the rest of the time - it was so cool!
{my camera didn't like how far away she was!}
{Mike is the bald one :) the other man is her husband, Marlboro Man}When that was over they started a line for the signing part - but they did it by rows - in order of when people were seated! so we knew we'd have to wait - but while waiting there were cupcakes and sodas to eat and drink. My kids were all over that! lol it's now about 7:30pm and we haven't had dinner - we planned on going to Chili's afterwards - the kids' favorite.
Once we were finished with all the goodies (no, I refrained from a yummy, chocolate, fat loaded cupcake because that would've ruined my diet) we found some empty chairs to sit in. The kids played for a while and climbed empty chairs - and actually were pretty good - I tried to find a place to sneak into so that maybe we'd get in line a little sooner :) didn't work.
Once we were finished with all the goodies (no, I refrained from a yummy, chocolate, fat loaded cupcake because that would've ruined my diet) we found some empty chairs to sit in. The kids played for a while and climbed empty chairs - and actually were pretty good - I tried to find a place to sneak into so that maybe we'd get in line a little sooner :) didn't work.
{the kids waiting - trying to keep busy}
The only good thing about our wait was getting to meet Marlboro Man and have him autograph the book - he was very nice about the whole thing - and believe me, I wasn't the only one wanting his autograph! LOL
SO - after a long time of imaginative play by my kids, shifting in chairs by me and Darren - we were finally in front of my idol! I was so excited to meet her and tell her how much I love her blog and her recipes!
she signed our books.
{that is Darren's name she's writing - obviously Darren was taking the pictures!}
she posed for a picture with me and my kids.
{the beautiful, Ree with Braden (she asked if he'd sit in her lap and he was more than willing! flirt.), Hailee (wearing the shirt they gave out), and me}
she smiled the whole time. pretty amazing I think. because it's now 11:00pm!!!
so my kids had McDonald's on the way home and slept like babies. I have the greatest family in the world to do this for me :)
It was a long night for sure but I'm so glad I had the opportunity - I've never been to a book signing and I don't know if this is always how it is, but next time when we get there early, we'll plan on camping out! LOL
SO - after a long time of imaginative play by my kids, shifting in chairs by me and Darren - we were finally in front of my idol! I was so excited to meet her and tell her how much I love her blog and her recipes!
she signed our books.
{that is Darren's name she's writing - obviously Darren was taking the pictures!}she posed for a picture with me and my kids.
{the beautiful, Ree with Braden (she asked if he'd sit in her lap and he was more than willing! flirt.), Hailee (wearing the shirt they gave out), and me}she smiled the whole time. pretty amazing I think. because it's now 11:00pm!!!
so my kids had McDonald's on the way home and slept like babies. I have the greatest family in the world to do this for me :)
It was a long night for sure but I'm so glad I had the opportunity - I've never been to a book signing and I don't know if this is always how it is, but next time when we get there early, we'll plan on camping out! LOL
5 comments:
Oh my...that was a long night. But, well worth if from the photos you posted. Good for you Corey...and so glad you passed on the cupcake.
SOOOOOOOO cool Corey! Thanks for sharing your experience.
Hi! I just had to stop by and see your pictures of the book signing! (I saw your post on the fan site on FB and had to pop over for a look-see).
I just bought her book tonight and read it cover to cover, like it was a novel... in one sitting. Ree is coming to Minnesota in 2 weeks and I plan on being there. Now I know to get there nice and early thanks to your tips on your visit. :) thanks for that!
Great pictures! Even the 'far away' shot of Ree and the crowds. That is how I would expect it to be at her book signing. :)
Just wanted to say hi!
Paula
PS - I wrote a blog about PW tonight and I haven't even been to a book signing yet. :)
Aaah! So fun! I told mom I want to make coffee cake literally and her cinnamon rolls at Christmas - off my diet too, but I'm planning on splurging at Christmas - it would be so fun if the three of us could do it together! And with the kids, if they're interested :)
Love you! Just over a month to go!!!
she wont come near here....i think shes going to NYC but thats it. Congrats on getting the book
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