Katy

Last week, I was in Katy visiting a friend and I had the chance to capture this photo. It is a rare picture of what's left of the Katy prairie. Growing up in Katy was nice - it was still a small town and most people knew each other. Now Katy has become a booming metropolis with all kinds of stores, malls, venues, and restaurants! When this time of year rolls around, I always think of running to the end of our street to watch the trail riders head into the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. Usually, me, my mom, my sisters, Ms. Julie and her kids would hear them coming and run down to wave and watch the horses in wonder. It was "normal" to see horses in Katy, but now not so much. Katy will always have a special place in my heart - through good and bad - but I will always miss the Katy Prairies that have morphed into homes, businesses, and entertainment.