I'm Ree, a.k.a. Pioneer Woman. Welcome to my frontier!
I'm a thirty-something ranch wife, mother of four, and moderately-agoraphobic middle child who grew up on a golf course in the city. I attended college in Los Angeles and wore black pumps to work every day. I ate sushi and treated myself to pedicures on a semi-regular basis. I even kissed James Garner in an elevator once. Now I live in the middle of nowhere on a working cattle ranch. My days are spent changing diapers, chipping dried manure from boots, washing jeans, and frying calf nuts. I have no idea how I got here, but you know what? I love it. Don't tell anyone.
I hope you enjoy my website. Here, I write about my decade long transition from spoiled city girl to domestic country wife. I post frequent audio clips of my children mispronouncing simple words and of me doing Ethel Merman impersonations. I also share delightful audio clips of different styles of burps as well as photos of my son picking his nose. I've been known to record phone conversations with my retarded brother, Mike. Please don't be offended; I'm a Middle Child. And I'm just keepin' it real.
I've embarrassed myself a lot. Once, I spilled a pot of hot tea on Gary Coleman's lap.
I have another brother, too. Here's his wrestling picture from high school: 
Here's what I look like:
When I take a shower, that is.
And here's my husband, Marlboro Man:
He's rugged and virile.
Here are our four spawn:
They're suckers.
I love taking pictures and post frequent photos of my life on a working cattle ranch. And semi-regularly, I hold "Give That Photo a Name" contests, in which my readers enter suggested photo titles for a particular photo I've posted. The prizes are fabulous, and I get to swim around in your creativity for a day. Don't miss 'em!
In my spare time, I also manage to write, take pictures of nature, and compose ridiculous poetry in an effort to chronicle this bizarre, beautiful, and often hilarious journey I'm on. Thank you for allowing me to share it with you.
Also, check out my separate food blog, The Pioneer Woman Cooks! There, I post step-by-step pictorials of all the cowboy-pleasin' dishes I've had to learn to cook over the years. You'll love 'em.Feel free to email me whenever you'd like. I'd love to hear from you!
