A Month . . . or 8 Seconds . . . Time Flies!

Wow! I am looking at my schedule for the next month or so and it is so crowded. It actually started last week. I was in Washington D.C. with a group of Civil Engineers from across the US lobbying our legislators for items that are important to our profession and the public. I did this last year also and as a result of our meeting with Rep. Hinojosa's staff, he co-sponsored the Dam Rehabiliation and Repair Act. It was a good feeling to know that our opinions do make a difference to our legislators. As a result of our meeting this year with Rep. Hinojosa's staff, we have been informed that he will co-sponsor The National Levee Safety Program Act. So, if you get a chance to meet with your legislator, please do. They do listen and are interested in what we have to say.

Recently we had the opportunity to photograph Steven Parker at the Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show and Rodeo. We photographed Steven and Jennifer's Ranch wedding last August and we found out then that Steven was a bull rider when the groomsmen threw him off the hay bales that we had them sitting on for some photos. Steven landed on his feet and we were able to get a couple shots on his way down. Steven switched from bulls to broncs since the wedding. Steven drew a chestnut bronc that didn't seem to be too happy in the chute. The bronc came out of the chute in the air and I don't think he was happy that Steven was on for the ride. Unfortunately Steven didn't make it the 8 seconds necessary to get a score. Here are some photos of Steven coming out of the chute.