We were going out to support Jordanne in the Miss Rodeo America Pageant and saddle bronc rider, Wade Sundell, in the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. After we arrived Wednesday morning I attended the Rodeo Royalty Information Seminar. All the Lady-in-Waiting's were there including Iowa's, Heidi Gansen, as well and aspiring rodeo queens from all over. Following the seminar, my mom, Paula Jameson and Heidi's parents, who'd just arrived, and I went out to lunch. 
Wednesday evening we all attended the fashion show with Bob Britton and Jordanne's mom and grandpa. Afterward there was a reception and I had the chance to finally talk with Jordanne, as well and many other state queens and 
Miss Rodeo America, Kelli Jackson. After a 2 hour time change and a whole day of running around my mom and I couldn't wait to hit the hay that night.
Thursday morning my mom and I had the chance to sleep in. That afternoon we got to attend the PRCA Luncheon. All the Miss Rodeo America Contestants modeled their chap outfits and the "Best-Chap award" was given. The girls also answered a rodeo impromtu question. Thursday night Heidi and her parents, Paula and her brother Bruce, Bob and niece and my mom and I attended the 1st round of the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. Wade won 2nd that night with a 86.5 and started the WNFR with a bang.
Friday was spend at Cowboy Christmas. My mom and I loved a day for shopping and we got to see Jordanne auction off a purse to raise money for the Miss Rodeo America Scholarship Fund. Friday night Heidi and her parents and my mom and I went to the Las Vegas Strip.
Saturday was the day we had all been waiting for...CORONATION. My mom and I started the morning with massages at The Orlean's Hotel and Casino's spa. Coronation began and we all held our breath...Jordanne ended up in the Top Ten and McKenzie Haley, of South Dakota, won the title of rodeo's 1st lady. After coronation Jordanne was aloud to go out on the town with us. We all went to Fremont St. for dinner and some shopping. Heidi and I became very adventurous and rode a mechanical bull as well as zip-lined down Fremont.
I really enjoyed our trip to Vegas and look forward to someday competing in the Miss Rodeo America pageant.
Until we ride again...
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