I Am So Thankful!

Yes, I feel so blessed.  4 years ago I had a dream of having a cowgirl store.  I researched and observed what cowgirls wore and what manufacturers seemed to be the best.  My husband and I traveled to the western trade shows.  He was and still is such a trooper supporting me in every way imaginable.  And then we opened our store 3 years ago. 
What an incredible "ride" this is.  Right now I sit here having my morning coffee and I can't help but get super tingly all over because I absolutely love having Ruby Rose Cowgirl Clothes.  And what I love most about it is I have made so many wonderful friends.  Because we have become so busy, I am not able to be in the store as much as I used to.  But you incredible cowgirl friends are worth all the work it takes to make this dream come true.  Right now as I write I have tears running down my face because I am truly touched that y'all like what we are doing.  I promise that I will continue to work my damndest to find you the best products I possible can.  I will support whatever causes I can, too.
My husband Nathan and my sons Sean and Aaron are so wonderful to me.  Here I am in a household of men (well, the boys are mostly away at school) but they listen to me with all my stories of who came into the store, how they're doing, what is selling and what isn't selling . . . on and on.  They have been there for me when I am so tired or don't have time to do all the things I used to do for them.  But they never complain.  I love them so much.
And now I look at our Ruby Rose Cowgirl Clothes website and see how far we've come from when we started with it.  We are sending product to South Carolina, Texas, Oklahoma, Montana, California, Idaho---this is just unbelievable.  What about the photos that my Sean has been taking?  He has captured the true cowgirl spirit of our REAL cowgirl models Natalie, Andi, and Loagan.  I am so proud of him.  Then there's our models--they have been such troopers.  Never have they told me "No".  They look so beautiful wearing the clothes and accessories.  And they seem to have fun when we get together for the photo shoots.  I just bring a ton of stuff home to the ranch, put it all in a room, and tell them to wear it how they would.  Sometimes I suggest something else but they do it--and help each other at the same time.  I'm just there to smooth the fabric, hide a tag, hold a hat, grab a water, or whatever.  Sean really has fun with them and I think that makes them relax.  Result--fantastic photos of these truly beautiful women.
There are so many people who have made this dream come true.  My mom is always there to stop in the store with lunch, to make a deposit, or just give me a hug.  My sister Susan is always there to help, too.  My right arm, Natalie, who I couldn't do this without.  Sometimes she thinks I am pretty crazy but never complains or says "No Way".  And you should see her on a horse!  Wow!   My friend Darlene brings me a Starbucks to get me through an afternoon.  And now Beth has come on board at the store and added her special touches to everything.  Judy is super helpful, too.  Tony who works here at our ranch has made so many things for us, awesome horseshoe furniture and racks.  Charlie who has taken us to the next level in all of our marketing with such an honest and compassionate approach.
What about our Cowgirls of the Month?  Paula, Kathy, Michelle, Kate, Darlene, Natalie, and Loagan are cowgirls I truly admire.  What an inspiration they are to me!  If I could ever become half the horsewoman these cowgirl are, I would be thrilled.
Yes, I am so very thankful to everyone who is making this incredible dream such a wonderful success.  I vow to work as hard as I possible can to provide the best service, products, and experience I possible can.  From the bottom of my heart, I sincerely thank all of you for all you've done to make me so very happy and honored to be a part of your lives.
Have a wonderful day!
Your friend always,
Kim