Sometimes you just have to sit back, and reflect on a fun time!  Or in other words:  enjoy the moment!  And that is what the amazing committee that planned Lone Star Ladies Night is doing!

Over 200 ladies dusted off their boots, donned their hats and met friends at Krause’s outdoor venue on March 3rd to celebrate Texas Independence Day.

The evening began with shopping – hats, jewelry, and fun finds  – all to Texas music of the very talented Kristi Grider.  She was joined by a cacophony of  laughter and chatting among friends and new acquaintances.

Also, a slide show ran honoring Strong Texas Women whom ladies purchasing tables wanted to be remembered and recognized – what visionaries they were in their own unique ways!  They left their print on the Texas landscape!

We all found our tables, prayed, said the US and Texas pledges,  and joined together to sing “Texas our Texas” under the direction of amazing musician Andi Holleman and guitar.

Then came the inspiration:   Justice Ken Wise, founder of the podcast, “Wise about Texas” gave us a couple of accounts about feisty historical Texas women.  His humorous delivery was a testimony to the fact that real life is always better than fiction!

We continued to be awed by the story of Major General Jeannie Leavitt, USAF, (ret).  As the first female fighter pilot for the USAF, she has lead the way and set a path for future generations of women.

And that amazing committee?  Here they are!:  AJ Keyser, Anne Miller, Caryn Benson, Emily Cummings, Emily Moore, Kat Balmos, Kelsey Gibson, Laurianne Rodriguez, Anita Hill, Debbie Meek, and Rachel Meier.

A huge thank you to these generous folks who set the stage for a beautiful Texas evening!

Click for a pictorial glimpse into the evening