Wednesday, July 7

Happy Anniversary Cowboy

Happy Anniversary My handsome husband.
 If I wasn't running late to work I would write a sappy, witty, little post.
But I am, so... I love you,
thank you for all you do, and whats for dinner...   



Wednesday, April 28

Thankful Wordless Wednesday




Tuesday, April 27

SO...how's it goin...

 Hello all. How the heck are you? Me oh I am good. Crazy, hectic, sore, busy, you know normal like the rest of you.

Boy I have missed you, this. Blogging. Catching up on stories, visiting, looking at all your photos. Posting my own.

How do you all live life do all that needs to be done AND blog? I am weak. It's all I can do to make sure I don't just have a bag of chips and fall asleep on the couch. he he:)
I have been pretty busy, lots going on here at the ranch.

 I have been taking pictures, would you believe I just uploaded pictures, from Christmas.. thank goodness I have a large memory card.

I am on my lap top so unfortunatley I don't have a coresponding picture. But know that even if I am not here, I think of all of you often. I miss you and I hope everyone is having a great start to your summer. 

Take care and I will really try to get back here more often.

Of course if all of you superhumans have any tips feel free to send them to me.:)

Mmmmmwaaahhh phhhhhh (That's me blowing you a kiss !)

Trainwreck

Tuesday, January 19

All Dressed Up & Nowhere to Go.



Another reason to get dressed up has arrived!
Yep, go all out. Don't hold anything back.
Find your favorite outfit.
And of course don't forget to "accessorize"
After all It's going to be a fabulous time!
Anyone who is anyone will be there,
and you can bet they will be dressed to the 9's!

This is an invitation only Party!
I do hope you will join me.
After all I consider you all to be my very best friends.
Who else would I want to be here?
NO ONE!
So Please think of what you will wear....

Now I want you to be honest..

Have I over done it?
Is this outfit over the top?
Too much?

Don't hold back...I trust your judgment.
If I can't trust your opinons after all we have been through?
Who else is there?

So....








What do you think?

To fancy?

BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

What? I said dressed to the 9's!?
I am pretty sure those are my dads socks!
And he wears a size 9!?
he he he!
I look so very proud. 

And it is my birthday.
So I wanted to share some cake.
I wish everyone lived closer.
What a GREAT party that would be! 

Can you imagine...(Wicked Grin)

I will be wishing you all were here, because I actually have to work today.
Also my handsome Cowboy is working out of town:(
Maybe I will stop and get a cake, some icecream...what else...
HELL NO I am not going to get any candles!
I live in a log house!
Holy Up in Smoke Batman!
I will bribe my kids to not sing.
Then I will play Marie Anntionette and "Let them eat cake!"
I hope you all have a fabulous day! 
Thank you for being my friends! 






Who else could I share these "Old" pictures with? lol
Did my parents not think I was the cutest?
Why can I only find 2 pictures of me...
I must look into this....


Happy Un-Birthday to you all!

mmmwaahhhaa
Train







Sunday, December 27

Somebody Watchin You? It might be me?



Do you ever just see something that touches your heart?
Something that is so simple, yet reaches into your very soul?
It makes you thankful to be where you are at that very moment?







I do.

Daily.


I know that some people
may have an easier life.

More money,
a nicer home,
fancier cars.
A maid.






Yes, there are more fortunate people in this world.
People that don't have to worry about bills.
What to pay, what to wait on.
Who seem to have an endless bank account?
Sure they are out there.





I am definatley not driving a porshe.
I worry about expenses.
I wish I had a maid!
Or a pool boy...(sigh)
uh, err ahem...
sorry day dreaming took over momentarily... he he





However, I am not complaining!
I may not be wealthy.
But I am happy
 and we have been blessed.






I see beauty, and moments
 that I am afraid many of these "fortunate" people miss.
I see everyday occurences
that are simple
and beautiful.





And yes I will stop to take pictures!
I am not going to miss a chance to capture a precious moment.
A moment that may only come once.
A moment to share.
One that may brighten someone elses day?  





I am not afraid of who will see me. 
I am capturing a moment in time,
a gift to pass on.
These moments must be preserved.
I am here for you my people!
 As long as I have battery life on my camera,
I will take pictures.
As long as Cowboys ride,
I too will be ready camera in hand.




Sitting in my husbands truck,
hidden by the tinted windows,
 taking photos of unsuspecting,
handsome cowboys,
in their Cinch jeans,
pressed shirts,
and dusty ol' boots.



And no I wasn't waiting till he turned around...
I would never!
What?! (innocent blinking)
Now if I would have know his first name...heh heh

So, I may not be the richest girl around,
and I love my F350 White 4x4
with taller than need be
probably too wide tires,
that really would look awesome
 with a 2-4 inch lift,
 but my husband said no,
truck,
and my not quite finished,
still paying on it log home.

But I am HAPPY!
AND Oh so Blessed!

I hope everyone had a Wonderful Christmas!
Have a safe & fabulous New Year





Monday, December 14

Heros Have to Start Somewhere







This is my oldest son.
He just turned 5.
Ok, Ok, well it seems like he just turned 5!
He actually just turned...(gulp) 19!
Oh Lordy! Can I be that old?


Maybe.


Do I feel that old?



HECK NO!







Because it is his Birthday,
as all mothers, fathers and anyone who has someone special
celebrating a Birthday knows...
A flood of memories comes this day.
Memories of how fast the time flew by,
and how the heck did it go by so fast!?






I am going to share with you
one of my most favorite memories of this curly headed kid
A defining moment.





Before I get started on this tale,
Let me first share this 
I know you will find this hard to believe...but I was a shy kid.
Yep!
 Hide behind my parents legs shy!
It was painful. I hard a hard time in school.
Kids teased me, one in particular was down right mean!
Because of this I worried about my son.
I did not want him to struggle as I did.
The thought of kids picking on him?
Made my blood boil!
(Anyone seen the Hand that Rocks the Cradle)
I would have been like the nanny!
SERIOUS!





Also with that being said,
 I  taught him the importance of being kind.
To everyone.
To share, and try to get along.
Mind your teachers and do as they say.

So much to prepare your little scholar for!








It was his kindergarten year.

 This was when my son's true character would show.

After the Christmas break I recieved a note from the school.

It explained due to many of the children not paying attention in class,
"toys" and other items were not allowed.
Only on the designated Friday could the children bring one item for show & tell.

Well? I guess that made sense.






So I explained it to my little crayon carrier.
No toys.
Only on Fridays.
Simple enough.

Well So I thought.

Thursday, came.
As I was zipping his jacket, I noticed his little pockets?
They were Quite full.
I reached in and pulled out a letter magnet?
I reached in his other pocket...

His pockets were stuffed full of the brand new alphabet letters
he had gotten from "Santa!"
He had stuffed as many as he could fit in his small little pockets.






I was stunned.
 
Son?
You know I told you could not take any toys to school?
I explained this already.
You cannot take anything to school except on Fridays?

Show and Tell Only!
(I was stern.)  
I did not want my child to be the
"Rebel"
He needed to understand.
I kept my voice controled and firm.
Do you remember?
He nodded his little hooded head up and down.





Then why would you disobey me?
Why?
After I explained this to you would you still take toys to school?
Do you want to get in trouble?

He shook his head slowly.

I thought I was doing this parenting thing right?
Explain, be patient, make sure they understand?
He understood a few days ago?
I was at a loss.

"Ok" I asked,
Then why did you fill your pockets with your new letters?


 To which he replied looking right into my questioning eyes.

"Yesterday a new boy came to our class.
and we are learning letters." 

"Mom he can't see."

 "Our teacher said it was cuz he was blind.
And my letters have those little bumps on them. 
You said it was so kids that can't see can read too?"

 "I wanted to help him, so he could learn his letters." 





Well let me tell you...
As my eyes welled up,
And I tried not to burst into tears!
I put all those letters in a bag.
Wrote a note to the teacher.
Gave him a great big hug.

Told him how proud I was of him.

Oh and yes I felt like one of those tiny bumps on the magnets!


That was the day.
My Son became My Hero.

He never had a problem with shyness, or making friends.



Here I thought I was supposed to teach him to be a good & kind person.
He was teaching me.
And he continues to teach me.
Thank you my magnet toting son.

Happy Birthday
I Love You