4H'er Trail Ridin' Mama

Horses are better than...

2010-12-03T13:41:00.000-06:00

"Horses are better than husbands or kids. They eat grass, don't smoke or drink, don't expect an allowance, don't hog the remote, don't waste the whole weekend watching football with their friends, don't talk back to you, don't compare you unfavorably with their friends' owners, don't keep you awake with their snoring --- and no horse ever left the toilet seat up after going to the bathroom."

This is soooooo cute!

2010-11-14T16:50:00.000-06:00

Carved our pumpkins tonight....then gonna watch Charlie Brown...

2010-10-28T14:49:00.000-05:00

Spooky breakfast I made for the kids....yes they think I'm nuts!

2010-10-24T06:33:00.000-05:00

Homemade pancakes! Hehe cute huh?

My truck is for sale...

2010-08-19T05:43:00.000-05:00

1998 Chevy Blazer 97,000 miles $6000 obo

Let me know if you're interested!

A few fair photos....Second Place....Yippy!

2010-08-09T16:48:00.000-05:00

My grand-baby...

2010-07-27T09:32:00.000-05:00

Hendrix Jesus

5 weeks early so he's in an incubator for a couple weeks, but super healthy. 5 lbs 5 oz.

Mom is doing good too!

Friday is gonna be so awesome...I can't wait!!!!!

2010-07-21T06:44:00.000-05:00

I just got off the phone with Great Lakes Equine.....I get to job shadow all day with one of the vets...(pre-requisite for school)....supposedly he has many different things to do that day............yay me, I so can't wait.........ohhhh lets hope for good weather....I don't exactly wanna be running from farm to farm in the pouring rain (and mud)!

Yippy I'm pumped.....

2010-07-20T07:49:00.000-05:00

I get to start my volunteering tonight at Free Spirit Riders in Fondy tonight.....I love playing with horses! Dern it......that means I'm gonna miss my movie....grrrrr.....oh well playing/working with horses is much better than watching them on tv anyways!

Got thrown tonight....

2010-05-11T16:28:00.000-05:00

I am gonna be one hurtin' unit tomorrow......I'm already sore. Got tossed off a 3 yr old mare at the trainers tonight! TWICE! She did say it was graceful. I even landed on my feet one time! Ughhhhh.....I need a hot bath like never before! Loping on a barrel horse for an hour is hell on the body! Especially when you can't stay on!!!!

Gee'z guess you could say I got thrown in the dirt in more ways than one today!!!!

My Mother's Day flowers...awe they're precious!

2010-05-09T04:35:00.000-05:00

5K Run this weekend.....

2010-04-26T18:09:00.000-05:00

Yep that's right.......I'm gonna run a 5K......well Chelsea and I are going to run it together. It's for a memorial for Kyle, Chelsea's good friend that recently passed away. I'm pretty proud of myself considering I never before would have even dreamed of running a 5K or any sort of run. Quitting smoking a year and a half ago totally changed my life. One of the best decisions I've ever made! Wish us luck........and hope it doesn't rain.

4-H Horse meeting went well tonight.....

2010-04-26T16:48:00.000-05:00

Here we go......this coming weekend kicks off the hectic horse clinic/show/practice for the season. Saturday is the beginner horse show clinic....it's mostly for kids that have never shown before....this I think is very good....horse showing is a pretty difficult thing to just jump into without help or knowing what your doing.....and believe me not too many folks are willing to jump in and help out. Anyway Lindsay and Brooke are going to be doing this clinic because Lindsay is still pretty new to showing and Brooke has never shown before.

The 15th is a barrel racing clinic....now this one I'm not missing for anything.....this is right where I need to be! hehe.......should be fun!

First real show of the year is May 22nd. (this is the show I went in a few years ago with Danny and actually placed.....we were excited) Lindsay will be showing this will be her first show with Star. Ohhhhh here come the mom nerves again.......lol........I know I know they will be fine!

..........and the list goes on......will update as it all goes!

This is too cute....

2010-04-12T14:38:00.000-05:00

April Fools Day pranks......

2010-04-01T17:38:00.000-05:00

Ok.....I've managed to find every nasty looking plastic/rubber bug we've ever owned....grrrrr.....Lindsay is having a good ol time with me tonight.......there was one on my laptop.....on the toilet seat.....she stuck one on my cell phone and then called me.....lol......the darn things are everywhere......I have to admit though I got both my girls good tonight......I pulled the rubber band on the faucet sprayer on both of them......hahaha it was great......of course it ended up a mess cuz my kids just get soaked then jump out of the way and let the water go all over the kitchen instead of turning it off after getting soaked.......lol....goofballs! I sooooo wish I could have got it all on video though....would have been good!

Horse/Tack Auction ~ Horsemanship Clinic ~ Riding

2010-03-21T16:15:00.000-05:00

The Auction was fun......no I didn't buy anything....lol.....it was definitely interesting.

Horsemanship Clinic was educational and Lindsay had fun ...... we both learned a few things.

Lindsay rode Star for the first time ever......they did good together....she thought is was pretty strange at first since Star is a gaited horse...she's a TN Walker. She got used it fast though and they were in sync really good for the first time. We had just helped Tammy and Brooke move Star to the new barn yesterday so she was a bit tense being in a new place.

It was a good weekend!

Riding was awesome tonight......

2010-03-17T17:50:00.000-05:00

I rode my Danny Boy and he was better than ever! I ate dirt 4 times, (part of training) but the whole experience was the best! I'm thinking I'm gonna need some Motrin in the morning though! Ohhhhhhhh I so love riding and my Danny Boy! It was perfect weather for riding too! Ok going to bed now and hoping I will be able to move when I get up....lol.

Workin' out...

2010-03-07T15:20:00.000-06:00

Whewwww......oh my goodness is this soreness from working out ever going to go away??? Yes I'm pushin' it a bit because I'm "spring training" for riding season and I wanna be in awesome shape......but I do not remember being constantly sore when I worked out hard core as a teenager! That must be it....I'm just flat up getting old! LOL ...... oh some day soon this will all pay off......at least it better!!!!!!

I made it a whole year!

2010-02-20T04:51:00.000-06:00

Yay today is my 1 year anniversary of quitting smoking....I'm so proud of myself.....really doesn't seem like it's been a whole year already....wow how time flys I guess. I should do something to celebrate....besides going to get groceries and to the pet store....lol....which is my typical Saturday.

2010-02-05T22:56:00.001-06:00

Testing ...

Dayyyyyymn.....the girl can cook...

2010-01-01T14:00:00.000-06:00

Mmmm....mmmmm..mmmmm......I was impressed with myself today. I can cook, but a lot of times if I try something really "from scratch" or "completely new" I don't do very well with it........BUT NOT TODAY.......Ya buddy......I made (with Lindsay's help of course....she's my little chef ) Ham & Bean Soup and Cream of Chicken with Wild Rice Soup........and wow did they turn out awesome! I've never really looked at myself as a good cook but today I would have to say I did very well. I even had enough left over to freeze. Whether or not I can pull it off again....we'll see .

Hope everyone had a great new years! I'm gonna try to not be so stressed out this year........hahahahahahahahahaha....Ohhhh my goodness I almost hurt myself on that one!

What our horses teach us...

2009-12-29T16:10:00.000-06:00

When you are tense, let me teach you to relax.

When you are short sighted, let me teach you to see.

When you are short short tempered, let me teach you to be patient.

When you are quick to react, let me teach you to be thoughtful.

When you are angry, let me teach you to be serene.

When you feel superior, let me teach you to be respectful.

When you are self-absorbed, let me teach you to think of greater things.

When you are arrogent, let me teach you humility.

When you are lonely, let me be your companion.

When you are tired, let me carry the load.

When you need to learn, let me teach you.

Afterall, I am your horse.

And now for the REAL story....

When you are tense, let me teach you that there are dragons in the forest and we need to leave NOW!

When you are short-sighted, let me teach you to figure out where exactly in the 40 acres I am hiding.

When you are short-tempered, let me teach you how to slog around the pasture for an hour before you can catch me.

When you are quick to react, let me teach you that herbivores kick MUCH faster than omnivores.

When you are angry, let me teach you how well I can stand on my hind feet, because I don't FEEL like cantering on my right lead today, that's why.

When you are worried, let me entertain you with my mystery lameness, GI complaint and skin disease.

When you feel superior, let me teach you that, mostly, you are the maid service.

When you are self-absorbed, let me teach you to PAY ATTENTION. I told you about those dragons in the forest.

When you are arrogent, let me teach you what 1200 lbs of yipee-yahoo-gotta-go horse can do when suitably inspired.

When you are lonely, let me be your companion. Let's do lunch. Breakfast and dinner sound good, too.

When you are tired, don't forget about the 600 lbs of grain that needs to be unloaded.

When you are feeling financially secure, let me teach you the meaning of "veterinary services".

When you need to learn, hang around the barn, Bud, I'll learn ya. :-)

Look what I got from my secret santa.......

2009-12-14T16:01:00.000-06:00

We did a little secret santa gift exchange on one of my horsey groups and I got this necklace....It's really cool....neat how it's my two favorite colors too....pink and black.....and I never even mentioned that I like those colors together.

Bad picture of me, but cute necklace huh? :)

Chelsea Lee ~ Birthday Girl

2009-12-09T08:50:00.000-06:00

Happy 15th Birthday ...

Bummed out re: Holiday Parade this year! :(

2009-11-11T08:35:00.000-06:00

We're not going to be in it as planned for all this time now.....and I was sooooo prepared! Grrrrrrr.....anyway, my children informed me that they don't want to do it! Well Chelsea has a "sort of" mandatory soccer mtg that same night, which doesn't bother me besides the fact that she went off on me about needing to be there this time and not go to the one that's in March (which is the same thing and is put in place so in case you missed this one you can go to that one) I knew she wasn't real interested in the parade anyways, but Lindsay I thought really was into going and riding in and just being in the holiday parade....I mean come on, not just anybody can be in it you know. It's a cool thing, dern it!!! Well, yep I asked her straight up last night if she wanted to still do it and if so I would figure out a way to still do it and she said, "ya know mom, I don't really want to. I don't want to ride him and I'm too short for people to see if I just walked him so, no I don't want to"! I guess I really need to stop trying to live life through or for my kids. Gatta face it, they just don't have the same interests in the horse that I do.......I would have thought a kid would think it was great that they could ride their very own horse in the town holiday parade. Hummmm guess not!

I would take him myself but as stated above.....I have "mandatory" soccer meeting I must be at......so not only can I not be in it we can't even go watch it if we wanted to! Schools these days! I tell ya! Huh.....ok I think I'm done venting and feeling sorry for myself. :) I will feel better after I spend my quality riding time with Danny tonight!

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2009-11-04T08:16:00.001-06:00

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Trick or Treating...Linds hit the jackpot once again...had a blast

2009-10-31T15:46:00.000-05:00

Good Mornin'...

2009-10-22T08:14:00.002-05:00

...and welcome to yet another wonderful year of 4-H fun! (yeah I know, I'm about 2 weeks late with this...oops been busy) We are all signed up for and ready to dive into our projects this year. We are setting a goal this year, to keep up on the record books throughout the year instead of waiting until the last minute or not doing one at all. This year we had a little change with the bylaws in the club, everyone is now required to turn in a record book at the end of the year...they can be minimal but our goal is to make them phenominal. =) Ok maybe that's asking too much right away but they will be more than minimal that's for sure!

Chelsea is signed up for the Horse Project and Photography again. And Lindsay is signed up for Horse, Photography, Foods & Nutrition (canning) & Exploring.

...stay tuned for further updates (I will keep this updated more often too)

Have a wonderful day!
(I know I will, I get my bonus at work today....wooohoooo yay me!)

Mmmmmm Mmmmm Mmmmmm.....

2009-10-11T16:38:00.000-05:00

My house smells so good right now.......baked Oatmeal Raisin Cookies, Sugar Cookies, Chocolate Chip Cookies and a Homemade Apple Pie! Yummy...

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2009-10-11T16:14:00.000-05:00

2009-10-09T22:46:00.005-05:00

Just testing something out it's cute!

I revamped the store...check it out...it's very cute for Halloween

2009-10-09T17:39:00.000-05:00

LCL Tack -n- More

Business is booming...(sort of)

2009-10-06T17:31:00.000-05:00

So far so good! I have a few new suppliers for my ecommerce business (online Tack shop). If anyone is interested just click this link LCL Tack -N- More !

My legs are killin me.....

2009-09-21T18:21:00.000-05:00

Ok yesterday Lindsay and I go out to the barn.......I was supposed to meet Allison to trail ride but things got messed up and Lindsay ended up coming with me to the barn....ok, no big deal we can still do the trail ride.....Lindsay can ride and I will walk along side holding Danny.........yeah ummmmm do you have any idea what it feels like to walk 2 miles through plowed corn fields........oh my word I thought I was gonna fall over dead half way through....poor little Lindsay felt so bad for me.....she kept saying, "Just breathe mom, we're almost there" lol Wow won't be doing that again!!! Good exercise but really hard on the legs when you're not used to it.

Dancin' Candy Corn....I love it!!!!! =)

2009-09-16T17:15:00.000-05:00

Halloween is so fun!

BAD night at the barn...

2009-09-10T18:15:00.000-05:00

Went out to the barn with the intention of seeing how Danny would do if Lindsay and I rode him double. I want to get Lindsay out on a trail ride this year yet and she's not ready to go on her own......Well I got on then Lindsay got on, we just sat there for a few minutes so he could get used to the new situation, started to walk off and proceeded to walk around the indoor arena (sand is a softer landing then ground), we walked for about 15 mins and there was no problems at all......then out of the blue Danny starts bucking, just a few harsh crow hops, no full blown bucks or anything, I spin him in a tight circle to stop this behavior while Lindsay is desperately clinging to me from behind. Once he stops I hold him in a tight bend so that he can't buck anymore.....have Lindsay get off because I had no idea if he was then going to go into full blown bucking....so she slides down off him and I stay on to show him that he can't get away with that sort of crap....I ride off just walking and the little crapper starts doing it again with just me on him.....now there is no way he's hurting or anything because there is no saddle on just the bareback pad......well I ride through it and stop on the next 'good note'........whew survived my little YeeHaw moment......well we didn't plan on staying long and the mosquitoes were getting bad so we take him in his stall, brush him down, do our routine babying before we leave......and last as always give him a couple treats......well Danny isn't exactly gentle when taking treats so you have to be careful so he doesn't mistake your fingers for a treat......Lindsay wants to give him a treat......so the way we do it with her because her fingers are so little I will hold the ends of her fingers and bend her hand downward while the treat rests in the palm of her hand and he takes the treat......WELL that didn't go as well as it has in the past.....Danny got my hand right at the bottom of my thumb, clamped right onto the bone.....not sure yet but I believe it may be fractured......hurts really bad, is starting to turn colors and is slightly swollen..(yes I've had ice on it all night)...I can move it but it hurts real bad when I do.......Needless to say, it's a good thing I'm not left handed! Wowza.....talk about a rough evening of fun riding. =)

Top 10 ways to become a better equestrian...these are good....hehehe....

2009-09-09T11:53:00.000-05:00

10. Drop a heavy steel object on your foot. Don't pick it up right away. Shout, "Get off, Stupid, GET OFF!"

9. Leap out of a moving vehicle and practice "relaxing into the fall." Roll lithely into a ball and spring to your feet.

8. Learn to grab your checkbook out of your purse and write out a $200 check without even looking down.

7. Jog long distances carrying a halter and a carrot. Go ahead and tell the neighbors what you are doing - they might as well know now.

6. Affix a pair of reins to a moving freight train and practice pulling to a halt. Smile as if you are having fun.

5. Hone your fibbing skills: "See honey, moving hay bales is FUN!" and "No, really, I'm glad your lucky performance and multimillion dollar horse won the blue ribbon. I am just thankful that my hard work and actual ability won me second place."

3. Borrow the US Army's slogan: Be All That You Can Be -- bitten, thrown, kicked, slimed, trampled, frozen...

2. Lie face down in a puddle of mud in your most expensive riding clothes and repeat to yourself, "This is a learning experience, this is a learning experience, this is ..."

1. THE NUMBER ONE EXERCISE TO BECOME A BETTER EQUESTRIAN:

Marry money!!

......we survived the first day of school...(morning anyways)

2009-09-01T15:37:00.000-05:00

Yep believe it or not everyone was happy with their outfits and hair....no one got up late....all went very

well......Lindsay even had time to watch Spongebob while mom did her hair!

We are prepared for the first day of school.......

2009-08-31T17:54:00.000-05:00

Whew.....finally the girls are happy with what they have for the first day of school! Wow.....teenagers.......jeepers I swear I was no where ever near like that when I was a teenager. They are just not happy with much of anything! Anyways....we are ready....outfits are out and de-wrinkled....showers are done......curling irons are out and ready for morning......fingernails are freshly painted......and nerves are rattling......we are all good! LOL.......now lets see if we can all survive the first day of school......I feel sort of bad for Chelsea, she's having to start high school....she doesn't show it but I know she's nervous......I was.

Brrrrrr....ish...

2009-08-31T04:53:00.000-05:00

Ooooo it's a bit chilly this morning.......feels good though.....nice change! Of course, tell that to my wardrobe ! Dakota is lovin' it......geee must be the huskey in him...lol.

I love this weather...

2009-08-22T17:04:00.000-05:00

Today was just about perfect for riding.....Lindsay and I had a great time......tomorrow is supposed to be the same if not even better....I can't wait to go riding again.....I really need to find a saddle soon though my hinder is gettin a bit sore with just the bareback pad.....!

OMG I'm selling my most favorite horsey thing ever.....

2009-08-21T14:22:00.000-05:00

Money is getting tight these days and I figure I can just rebuy it again when I can afford it again! Anyway, here it is ...... Clinton Anderson 22' Mecate Reins with Dark Oil Slobber Straps....these were used like maybe 5 times and only once out on the trails.

I know I'm crazy but I'm letting these go on eBay starting at $89.00....yes I paid a lot more than that for them.......Happy bidding here's a link to them http://tinyurl.com/CAMecateRein

PS: Just so you know these things are awesome!!!!! :o)

Lots of stuff for sale....

2009-08-17T18:23:00.000-05:00

Ok.......I'm breaking down and selling the 'horsey' stuff we either don't use, won't use again or just need to sell.....I will give you guys first crack at the stuff if interested.....I will be putting all items up on ebay next week...so let me know if there's something you might be interested in.

Western Show Bridle set with matching breast collar 40.00

Clinton Anderson Mecate Reins w/Dark Oil Slobber Straps 50.00 (This one is tough to part with....but I need the money)

2 Children's size 10 -12 ..... Purple / Pink both w/ rhinestones

5 Children's size 10 -12 Western show shirts....Pink / Purple / Tan/Sand slinky / 2 White 10.00 each

Halter/Bridle set w/reins -----Plain no bling...very nice...Amish made. 30.00

Buddy Stirrups ........ brown, new in the box still 18.00

That's it for now.......if I come up with anything else I will post it......if you want any pictures of anything just let me know.

Fair 2009

2009-08-10T20:56:00.000-05:00

They did wonderful......took second in Showmanship!

2 days till vacation....woohoo can't wait

2009-07-30T04:54:00.000-05:00

And only 5 days till fair!!!! :o) Yeah...

Taking a break tonight....

2009-07-21T13:39:00.000-05:00

Yep were gonna take a break from the barn tonight...really need to get some online work done.

This rain is sure nice....bout time.....my gardens needed it bad. I've gotten 4 cucumbers, a bunch of green beans and one tomato so far.....many more of all on the way. I can't wait until canning season. I am a bit upset though....I have no idea how I did this, but I completely missed strawberry picking! It's over now! Oh well, I guess there's always next year.....I've been super busy and super broke this year anyways. I'm actually surprised at how prepared we are for fair.

Well it will be back to the grindstone tomorrow - back to the barn every night until fair which starts in less then two weeks....eeeeekkkkkkkkkk.....hehe

Well that's all for now folks!

My little cowgirls gettin' good...

2009-07-20T17:02:00.000-05:00

Another good night riding...

2009-07-14T17:46:00.000-05:00

Lindsay did very well once again......Chelsea rode a little while tonight too.....not too long, her legs were hurting from training this morning (volleyball)....I rode a while too...it felt great to be on him again....so much stress in my life lately, it's nice to know I have him as my out. Just smelling him seems to make everything all better!

4-H Potluck Meeting...Yum yum

2009-07-13T17:07:00.000-05:00

It was fun! Girls didn't want to swim, Chelsea had been swimming all day already and Lindsay thought it was too cold to swim.

I got myself signed up to yet another responsibility at fair....lol.....oh well it's a fun one......me and three others are running the 'fun show' on Sunday of fair. Should be good, we even get to make our own show bill for it. Woohoo...

Most everything else as far as showing Danny is taken care of now....I ordered the shavings for the stall for the week....paid for everything that needed to be paid for....girls are signed up for the dipper and barn duty. Now we pretty much just need to get all their pictures taken care of and mounted. Yeahhhhhhhhhh most of the stress can now go away regarding fair! hehe....oh the things I get myself into!

Bye for now!

Lindsay practicing for fair...

2009-07-11T15:18:00.000-05:00

She did really good today....scared the life out of me and caused me to have even more grey hair because she was trotting with Danny and he decided he was just going to keep going and go even faster...she almost fell off.....but she did really good. I am very proud of her for not panicing and bringing him back under control.

Danny and Lindsay in their PJ's for fair...

2009-07-06T15:13:00.000-05:00

Aren't they just the cutest...

This is the picture that will be on the stall door at fair this year! There is a theme and that's why they are both in their PJ's....it's just a secret. As usual the rest of the pictures are in the album...

Fireworks...

2009-07-05T06:13:00.000-05:00

They were pretty good this year. Went on for about 45 mins. The girls and I walked down to the park and back (about 12 blocks). Tons of people down there at the carnival area. Wow...fireworks bring out all the creepy ones. Weather was great for it though.

Off to the barn for the day...tons of 4-H preparations to do with Danny and gonna try to get a little riding in too.

Haaaaaa Haaaaaaa Haaaaa....

2009-07-01T17:40:00.000-05:00

Oh my! lol Too funny...

Country USA...

2009-06-23T18:37:00.000-05:00

It starts tomorrow...we are going to see Taylor Swift! Hopefully the weather will hold off for us....should be fun!

Oh yeah DECORATIONS ARE DONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

woohoo......this is a first for our club to have the fair decorations all done and still have a month before fair! Normally we're still scrambling at the last minute.

Big news....

2009-06-19T19:00:00.000-05:00

Hello...I am very excited to announce that I will now be selling all of these lines in my eBay store LCL Tack -N- More http://tinyurl.com/lcltacknmore

Last day of school...bring on summer...

2009-06-10T13:00:00.000-05:00

Yaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhh I now have a Senior, a Freshman (ekkk!) and a "Rule the School" 5th grader (she's very excited about this fact! lol....kids are so cute!)

I took the day off of work to go to the kids graduations....I'm a proud mama.

............shhhhhhhh then after the graduations I went fishing....caught a iddy bitty bass too, check it out I uploaded the pics.

Girls Night Out (well afternoon out)...

2009-06-06T14:49:00.000-05:00

I took the girls to the spa and we got massages and pedicures and manicures then Chelsea and I got our eyebrows waxed! Chelsea has her 8th grade graduation on Wed this week and she wanted to get her nails done so I figured we would make it a girls 'afternoon' out! Lindsay just loved being pampered, Chelsea liked it but didn't think it was quite as cool as Lindsay did! She is very happy though, her nail color matches her dress perfectly!

Quality time....

2009-06-04T16:22:00.000-05:00

I spent some awesome quality time with Danny tonight. It was just me and Danny....we walked and talked (well, I talked anyways) and I brushed him down and we talked some more......we spent some time together just sitting out in the pasture too. It was really great and I so needed it! No kids...no issues...no work...no nothing, just me, Danny and a few frogs off in the distance! Life should be that good every day!

...and Mom got a bullhead...lol

2009-05-25T20:47:00.001-05:00

Memorial Day...

2009-05-25T20:46:00.000-05:00

Lindsay had a blast fishing agian...she got a bass today! :o)

Lindsay Fishing Memorial Day Weekend...

2009-05-24T20:51:00.000-05:00

Teaching Lindsay to lunge...

2009-05-23T20:26:00.000-05:00

Showmanship Clinic....

2009-05-13T16:31:00.000-05:00

It was very informational.....we didn't take Danny (no trailer) but Lindsay and I learned a few things......Chelsea sat in the car of course (teenagers are so bratty) Well Lindsay now has 1 of the 2 educational clinics done that she needs in order to show at fair.

Riding was interesting tonight....

2009-05-12T16:53:00.000-05:00

It first started out with the three of us doing really good.......then Nicole's horse (Pusher) decided he didn't want Danny along and attempted to kick him twice while were riding along (not cool.....scared the flippin life out of me) Well all came back to the arena and Nichole got off Pusher and walked him along with us for a while....then (Jim) Allison's horse, spooks from the cat taking off into the bushes which in turn makes Danny jump about three feet...with me on him mind you...Yes I stayed on, yaaa me....because we are right behind them....well we kept going and everything was going really good for a while and then we came across a couple deer.....and weeeeeeeee here we go again........well both horses did quick little side step away from the deer and then the deer took off......our horses did not take off......whew is exactly what I was thinking. The rest of the ride was very uneventful and fun.....it was a great ride in all! Very fun and exciting to say the least!

NOTA mtg...

2009-05-11T21:25:00.003-05:00

Meeting went well....a bit long but not too bad. Mostly discussed fair decorations and how and when to do them. The club will be donating money to the Relay For Life. Turned in declaration forms......That's about it for this month.

Riding tomorrow...

2009-05-11T17:42:00.000-05:00

I can't wait to trail ride again tomorrow night...hopefully he will do just as good at last time.

I my boy!

Mother's Day was awesome....thank you to my wonderful chitlins! Love you guys!

2009-05-10T15:11:00.000-05:00

What a wonderful day!

2009-05-03T15:22:00.000-05:00

The weather was just perfect. The day started out with a long overdue date with Chelsea at Ihop for her birthday...yummy...I had promised her I would take her a long time ago , it was nice, just me and her!

Then we went shopping for her 8th grade graduation dress...it was fun...she seems to be growing up so fast. She found the perfect dress witht the perfect shoes and accesories....she looks just darling! Such a beautiful girl! I am a proud mama!

After shopping the girls and I went out to the farm to ride....I uploaded a bunch of pictures and a few videos of all of us riding.

Put up pictures from riding the other day...

2009-04-30T14:57:00.000-05:00

I put the pictures from riding the other day up even though they are blurry. There still pretty cool!

Fun riding...

2009-04-28T16:43:00.000-05:00

We had fun out at the barn tonight.... The pictures didn't turn out, they all came out blurry, I think one of the settings was off or something. Oh well next time!

This is the best one of them all....Me and Danny comin' round the corner......lol......weeeeeee fun!

Lindsay had her first 'real' lesson from me tonight......she rode with out anyone holding on to Danny......she was all on her own and did just great! He really was an awesome boy tonight!

Grrrrrr...Not fishing...Stupid rain!!!!

2009-04-26T05:42:00.000-05:00

Awesome beginning of the week set up!

2009-04-25T18:08:00.000-05:00

Sunday: Fishing & Riding

Monday: Riding

Tuesday: Riding

Disappointing MWHF

2009-04-19T12:51:00.000-05:00

Wow...everyone I know either didn't bother to go or the ones that did go were very disappointed in it. They said the shows were long and boring, a lot of the vendors that we like to buy from weren't even there this year and the horses all looked skinny and crappy.

Now I'm glad I didn't bother to waste the money just to go.

Riding today...

2009-04-18T19:14:00.000-05:00

Riding 2009

Awesome day riding...

2009-04-18T13:18:00.000-05:00

Wow was today ever fun...I totally relaxed and all my stress and issues just went away the second I got inside the pasture and could get close enough to Danny to be able to smell him. I know it's weird, I love the smell of my horse though. The girls just had a blast too. Very nice day...one of the better days I've had in a long time. I no longer feel bad about not going to Midwest Horse Fair after spending the day with Danny....I would rather do that any day. I also have a trail riding date next wed with Allie...woohoo...will see how that goes...hehe. I did a little practice run with Danny today and walked him around outside the arena and far enough away from the other horses to see how he would react and he did great...it didn't even bother him a bit.

I will add the pictures from today in a little while!

Oh and it was such a beautiful day......I wish it was like this everyday.

I'm starting to get bummed out....

2009-04-15T14:19:00.000-05:00

Midwest Horse Fair is this weekend....I made my choice of not going because I really don't need anything horse related and I wanted to save some money. But now I wanna goooooooo!!!!!! Yeah I know, I'm just whinning.....I feel like the whole world is gonna be there and I'm not. Like I'm gonna miss out on everything...the shows....the mustangs....the stallion barn....seeing everyone I know.....the awesome horses.......the awesome kettle corn...the sales.........omg I think I'm gonna cry!!! Last year was so fun! The girls just had a blast. We saw so many people we knew....it was just awesome. Ok getting bummed again!

NOTA club meeting ...

2009-04-13T13:37:00.002-05:00

Nothing too overly exciting went on, but we did make a decision on what theme were going with for the fair decorations...I would say what it is, but as you know we won for soooo many years that everyone wants to try to copy us or outdo us, so it's top secret. This decision is a big deal though because we normally don't get this far this soon in the year.

Let's see what else....paid decoration dues,..signed up for hours at the next show....discussed the upcoming shows and open rides.....that's about it.

Oh yeah...we turned in our Commitment Letters too. <--this is important to be able to show at fair!

Some old old family pictures.....Wow I had some funky hair going on back then!!!! :)

2009-04-04T12:50:00.000-05:00

Da Bears...

2009-04-03T17:49:00.000-05:00

Well we got a new quarterback....we'll see how this one works out! I know better than to get too excited over it!

Having "Chubba" issues....

2009-03-30T14:03:00.000-05:00

Ok....here's the ordeal....I quit smoking approximately 6 weeks ago (yeah me.....I know) I definately know it's a really good thing that I quit My health will be better.....things already taste way different and better....my breathing is better too....I am really really happy with myself for quitting! Just so thats understood! hehe.....I am happy I quit....it's a good thing!!!!!!!!

Ok......now I have usually weighed about 105 and never had more than skin over muscle on my tummy and now I have this little thick layer of whatever....fat I guess is what you'd call it....I flex and it's still there....omg.....it's not bad like I think I'm overweight or anything...it's just that I'm not used to it AT ALL! Some days I like it and then some days I look in the mirror and wonder "It will stop right?" It's not only on my tummy it's actually everywhere (which is a good thing in some areas ) but it is spreading all over nicely...hehe!

Anyways.....I now weigh 123 which is quite a bit more than 105!

Ok......I think I'm done whinning about getting a little chubba now! It's just because I've stopped smoking and I guess I would rather be a little chubba then smoke!

I am Lisa....hear me roar!!!!! LOL Ok goodbye!

Very cool poem...

2009-03-29T16:37:00.000-05:00

When your days seem out of balance And so many things go wrong; When people fight around you; And the days drag on so long...

When in-laws act like children, And you think, perhaps ‘Divorce?’ Go out into your pasture... Wrap your arms around your horse.

His gentle breath enfolds you, As he watches with those eyes... He may not have a Ph.D., But he is oh, so wise!

His head rests on your shoulder, You embrace him good and tight; He puts your world in balance, And makes it seem all right.

Your tears will soon stop flowing, Your tension it has now eased. The stress, it has been lifted You feel calm, quiet and at peace.

So if you need to find some balance From the circumstances of your day The best therapy we can seek… Is out there chomping hay!

This snow is not good.....I want spring back so I can do my garden!!!!

2009-03-28T17:58:00.000-05:00

I wanna go fishing...

2009-03-25T15:19:00.000-05:00

I'm watching a Wisconsin fishing show and it's really making me want to go fishing. I can't wait to go. I love fishing. My favorite fish to catch are bass. They are sooo fun, jumpin' all over like they do. I have caught one northern in my lifetime. (I thought it was a big one and was told it was a 'big baby' and I had to throw it back) It was fun to fight though! I also caught a large mouth bass that was HUGE once, but it wasn't during the right season so my dad made me throw it back! (I cried) I was 10! I wanted to keep my big fish! I like to catch perch, crappie, bass, bull head (yes I like to catch them it's fun...not so fun to take them off the hook, that they usually swallow, but I like to catch them) ummmmmmm what else do I like to catch.....I think that's about it! At least that's all I can think of right now.

I also love to pick night crawlers in the garden and around the yard at night with the flash lights......too fun! It takes skill though, you can't just run up on them or pull too hard if you do grab them! Way awesome fun! Chelsea (girlie-girl of mine) isn't so into the whole worms thing but Lindsay (my little tomboy) ohhhhhh she is the best little night-crawler catcher there is! She's like her mama, she loves gettin' dirty.

We've never really gone anywhere big to fish so we've never really caught much more than pan fish.......I used to go camping up at Madeline Lake when I was a kid and I did take my kids there once a few years ago......that place is great! I would love to go there again! We usually just go here around town at the park or down in the river <---river is hard to do with little kids....I'm always afraid she's gonna fall in! Paranoid mom I know!

I can't wait to throw on some cutoffs, a tank top and flip-flops, grab my ugly stick and my matching ugly stick baseball hat <--it's so cool....hehe...(and the kids poles too of course) some sunblock, a cooler full of soda and sandwiches....oh yeah and the night-crawlers we picked.....jump in the truck and head out to the lake!

(Oh yeah....I caught a HUGE rainbow trout once too......I sort of cheated though....it was at one of those streams that you pay to fish.......I caught it using a cane pole and a piece of corn.....the thing was 3 1/2 lbs. It was awesome!!!!

2009-03-21T17:59:00.000-05:00

Menu Plan Monday ~ On Sat. :)

2009-03-21T06:15:00.000-05:00

Mon: Whole chicken in the crockpot <--Needs to be fast 4-H meeting

Tues: Tuna casserole with peas and salad

Wed: Pork chops in the crockpot with carrots and salad

Thurs: Leftover Night

Fri: What ever I decided that day

Sat: Beef roast with potatoes, veggie and salad

Sun: ??? Something I buy on Sat.

This is where I board Danny...

2009-03-20T13:34:00.000-05:00

click here-----> Indian Summer Farms <-----click here

Thought I would throw this link out there for a little advertisement for the barn that I keep Danny.

They have a couple summer camps every year that are very informative and fun (the girls and I did this last year). The kids learn everything from ground up, brushing to riding.

For all you 4-Her's out there, this is a great way to get some of that experience in that you can add to your log books!

Check it out... ....it's pretty cool!

Oh if only horses could read...life would be perfect in the horsey world! LOL

2009-03-20T12:08:00.000-05:00

Dear Horse,

I love you very much, and I truly cherish your presence in my life. I would never wish to criticize you in any way. However, there are a few trivial details regarding our relationship that I think might bear your consideration.

First of all, I am already aware that horses can run faster than I can. I do not need you to demonstrate that fact each time I come to get you in from the field.

Please remember that I work long and hard to earn the money to keep you in the style to which you have become accustomed. In return, I think you should at least pretend to be glad to see me, even when I'm carrying a bridle instead of a bucket of feed.

It should be fairly obvious to you that I am a human being who walks on only two legs. I do not resemble a scratching post. Do not think that, when you rub your head against me with 1,000 pounds of force behind it, I believe that it wasn't your intention to send me flying. I am also aware that stomping on my toes while you are pushing me around is nothing but adding injury to insult.

I understand I cannot expect you to cover your nose when you sneeze, but it would be appreciated if you did not inhale large amounts of dirt and manure prior to aiming your sneezes at my face and shirt. Also, if you have recently filled your mouth with water you do not intend to drink, please let it all dribble from your mouth BEFORE you put your head on my shoulder. In addition, while I know you despise your worming medication, my intentions in giving it to you are good, and I really do not think I should be rewarded by having you spit half of it back out onto my shirt.

Sometimes, I get the feeling that you are confused about the appropriate roles you should play in various situations. One small bit of advice: Your stone-wall imitation should be used when I am mounting and your speed-walker imitation when I suggest that we proceed on our way, not vice versa. Please also understand that jumping is meant to be a mutual endeavour. By "mutual", I mean that we are supposed to go over the jump together. You were purchased to be a mount, not a catapult.

I know the world is a scary place when your eyes are on the sides of your head, but I did spend a significant amount of money to buy you, and I have every intention of protecting that investment. Therefore, please consider the following when you are choosing the appropriate behaviour for a particular situation:

When I put your headcollar on you, attach one end of a lead rope to the headcollar, and tie the other end of the lead rope to a post or ring or whatever, I am indicating a desire for you to remain in that locale. I would also like the headcollar, lead rope, post, etc., to remain intact. While I admit that things like sudden loud noises can be startling, I do not consider them to be acceptable excuses for repeatedly snapping expensive new lead ropes (or headcollars or posts) so that you can run madly around the yard creating havoc in your wake. Such behaviour is not conducive to achieving that important goal that I know we both share --- decreasing the number of times the veterinarian comes out to visit you.

By the same token, the barn aisle was not designed for the running of the Derby and is not meant to serve as a racetrack. Dragging me down the aisle in leaps and bounds is not how "leading" is supposed to work, even if someone happens to drop a saddle on the floor as we're passing. Pulling loose and running off is also discouraged (although I admit it does allow you to run faster).

I assure you that blowing pieces of paper do not eat horses. While I realize you are very athletic, I do not need a demonstration of your ability to jump 25 feet sideways from a standing start while swapping ends in midair, nor am I interested in your ability to emulate both a racehorse and a bucking bronco while escaping said piece of paper. Also, if the paper were truly a danger, it would be the height of unkindness to dump me on the ground in front of it as a sacrificial offering to expedite your escape.

When I ask you to cross a small stream, you may safely assume that said stream does not contain crocodiles, sharks, or piranhas, nor will it be likely to drown you. (I have actually seen horses swimming, so I know it can be done.) I expect you to be prepared to comply with the occasional request to wade across some small body of water. Since I would like to be dry when we reach the other side of the stream, deciding to roll when we're halfway across is not encouraged behaviour.

I give you my solemn oath that the trailer is nothing but an alternate means of transportation for distances too long for walking. It is not a lion's den or a dragon's maw, nor will it magically transform into such. It is made for horses, and I promise you that you will indeed fit into your assigned space. Please also bear in mind that I generally operate on a schedule, and wherever we're going, I would really like to get there today.

For the last time, I do not intend to abandon you to a barren, friendless existence. If I put you in a turn-out paddock, I promise that no predators will eat you, and I will come back in due time to return you to your stable. It is not necessary to run in circles, whinny pathetically, threaten to jump the fence, or paw at the gate. Neither your stable mates nor I will have left the premises. The other horses standing peacefully in adjacent paddocks amply demonstrate that it is possible to enjoy being turned out for exercise.

Finally, in closing, my strong and gentle companion, I would like to point out that, whatever might happen between horses and their people, we humans will always love you. In fact, our bonds with you help create new bonds among ourselves, even with total strangers. Wherever there are horses, there will be "horse people", and for the blessings you bestow upon us, we thank you.

Most sincerely yours,

Your Adoring Owner

How today went .....(the day after the news)

2009-03-19T16:37:00.000-05:00

I had already taken a vacation day today so I decided to just keep it and not go into work. We tried to use today as a completely relaxed day, trying not to think about anything medical at all. (doesn't happen btw) The kids were all gone, Brandon and Chelsea went down to Madison to watch their high school basketball team that went to State (woohoo...good for them....go North). Little Lindsay of course was at school.

We tried really hard to keep things off our minds...did some cleaning...tied some halters...played most of the day on facebook...all in all just tried to stay busy.

It would be really nice to just go back to normal....then again what exactly is normal?

The weekend is supposed to be nice as far as weather so I plan on spending a lot of time out by Danny.

WELCOME SPRING!!!

Health Update...Wed...

2009-03-18T11:59:00.000-05:00

We just got back from the appointment in Appleton with the surgeon. He said that yes Jim needs the surgery a.s.a.p. He refused to do the surgery because being that it will be the 4th open heart surgery it is way to risky to do the surgery. This surgeon is one of the best in Wisconsin and he still won't do it. So that means that there is no one in Wisconsin or Illinois that will be willing to take the risk and do this surgery. As far as the other route in Chicago, that one isn't going to work for this type of situation.

So for now all they can and will do is monitor the aneurysm and hope it doesn't grow fast so we can continue to search for a surgeon that will be willing to do such a risky surgery.

The reason the surgery is so risky is because of all the scare tissue that is there from the last three surgeries. It is too difficult to decipher what is what once you get in there and also because the scare tissue will cause major bleeding that is extremely hard to control and stop (which is exactly what almost killed him during the last surgery).

They have also cancelled the cardiac cath that was scheduled for 9:00am. tomorrow, they said it doesn't pay to put him through more stuff when the surgery isn't going to happen (at least not yet it isn't) It really has to because if it's growing fast it could rupture at any time or of it's growing slow we have approximately 6 months to find a surgeon to do the surgery.

That's all for now!

Happy St. Patty's Day ........ Here's to hoping everyone stayed safe!

2009-03-17T17:54:00.000-05:00

Health Update....Monday

2009-03-16T10:32:00.000-05:00

Well the cardiologist called this morning and actually had good news....there is a new procedure that he would like Jim to do instead since he is at such a high risk if he were to have the full blown surgery. He's not saying he can do this for sure but it would be much less risk of him dieing on the table. His appointment with the surgeon in Appleton is Wed. afternoon. Between now and that appointment the doctor is going to research this new route more thoroughly. If all goes well, he will give the ok to go ahead with the new procedure. One small thing is that if they do this new procedure it won't be in Appleton it would be in Illinois at the same hospital that he had his last open heart surgery. It's an awesome hospital but it sucks being so far away.....If they do it there he would probably only be there a few days.

Here are the two different scenarios that could happen:

1. Appleton....chest cracked open on the side.....6 hour surgery......5 days in ICU....few more days in regular hospital......possible rehab at a nursing home.

2. Chicago.....procedure is much less of a risk.....1 hour or so surgery.....procedure is just like a cardiac cath where they go in through your groin and don't have to crack your chest.....no time in ICU......maybe a few days in hospital......minimal rehab at home.

Between now and Wed. he needs to be very careful and not be under any stress. He also has to do blood work, an ultrasound and a cardiac cath.

Health Update:

2009-03-13T12:26:00.000-05:00

Ok here goes.....Like he has been for a while now, jim's in a lot of pain daily....so I finally convince him to go to his doctor and demand some answers, so he did....yesterday he took a CT Scan test and they found a large Aortic Aneurysm which is close to rupturing.

Here's a definition so you have some idea of what it is and what's happening:

An aortic aneurysm is a weakened and bulging area in the aorta, the major blood vessel that feeds blood to the body. The aorta, about the thickness of a garden hose, runs from your heart through the center of your chest and abdomen. Because the aorta is the body's main supplier of blood, a ruptured aortic aneurysm can cause life-threatening bleeding. Although you may never have symptoms, finding out you have an aortic aneurysm can be frightening.

Most small and slow-growing aortic aneurysms don't rupture, but large, fast-growing aortic aneurysms may. Depending on the size and rate at which the aortic aneurysm is growing, treatment may vary from watchful waiting to emergency surgery. Once an aortic aneurysm is found, doctors will closely monitor it so that surgery can be planned if it's necessary. Emergency surgery for a ruptured aneurysm can be risky.

Jim's is in his chest area....which means he will again have his chest cracked like he did the last 3 heart surgeries...only this time they are not going to go in from the front they plan to go in on the side of his rib cage...it's still cracking his chest just in a new area (yeah great).

He will be having this done next week (possibly right away on Monday) at St. Elizabeth's in Appleton. He will most likely be there for a week or so just like his other heart surgeries.

This surgery in itself is very risky and on top of it Jim's other health problems make it 100 times more risky!

I will update more info as I know it myself!

I found a new toy I want really bad....

2009-03-11T18:01:00.001-05:00

It's a Canon EOS 20D......

Takes awesome action shots...

Here's a few pictures a friend off one of my groups took.

Totally crisp and clear!

This camera kicks butt.......I want one!

Wow this is one pissed off horse...I'm sure glad my boys pretty mellow :)

2009-03-08T11:21:00.001-05:00

What I bought at the tack sale...

2009-03-07T09:58:00.000-06:00

Ok.....well like expected, I didn't stick to the list (how could anyone anyways.....hehe) I did however, get what I needed.......I found an awesome leather halter....it's Amish made......found Lindsay a new show shirt for this year (now she has 4).....we found her 2 show belts......

Ok that's what we got that was 'needed'.....now for the not needed but sort of needed........we got Danny a sleazy (horse pj's so they stay clean before shows) and matching tail bag.....a grooming box......a rack to go on the outside of the stall at fair to hang bridles and other things.......maroon colored splint boots for Danny......

Ok now for the not at all needed but bought anyways....hehe......I splurged and bought myself a new purse (been looking for one)......bought Chelsea a necklace......got the girls a couple key chains.......and I found a few horsey picture frames like I wanted.......and a pair of jeans.

I did pretty good considering I could have gone nuts and bought a lot more.

Anyway, considering we are not going to go to Midwest Horse Fair in Madison this year I tried to get everything needed for showing and Fair this year......we should be all set now!

This is cute...I found this at one of my groups.....

2009-03-06T16:03:00.000-06:00

The Incomplete List of Trail Rider Terms & Definitions:
By Vo Clark (with additions by some other trail folk, this is why it's called The Incomplete List of Trail Rider Terms & Definitions)

Arachniphobic Horseback Fit:
Usually affects only the lead horse and rider on a ride. Generally the horse could care less. Symptoms include the rider frantic swatting at the air and body, ducking, flailing about, etc. usually accompanied by screaming and shouts of, "Get it off me! Get it off me!".

Trail Rider’s Turrets Syndrome:
Closely resembles an Arachniphobic Fit, but usually accompanied by profuse shouted swearing.

Trolls:
They do exist….. Only seen by horses though. They dwell under bridges, behind trees, under bushes, behind fallen logs, rocks, around blind corners, under that tiny leaf in the middle of the trail, etc. and will pop up unexpectedly to spook your mount at the most inopportune times. You may not see it, but your horse KNOWS it’s there and will tell you in any manner he can by either startling, leaping forward, rearing, bucking, spinning, or just by generally buggering and blowing or even all of the above.

Horse Killing Squirrels, Ferocious Chickadees and Other Tiny Creatures:
Some horses are immune to the affects of the presence of these terrifying animals, while others are sure they are going to be murdered and eaten by them. No absolute proof of this yet. These horses are positive these creatures are in league with Trolls.

Mountain Bikers, Joggers, Hikers, Dog Walkers, Etc.:
These are larger versions of Killer Squirrels and Trolls to some horses. They just smell like people. Other horses think they are put on that trail for them so they can get petted or to be used as horsie vending machines for goodies.

Thingamajig Whatchyamacallit Thingy:
Covers a variety of horse related objects for use on the trail or at the trailer, but when asked for, most trail riders know exactly what it is.

The Crackling Of A Wrapper:
Either your horse will bolt and freak out, sure that a troll made the sound, or he will stop dead (causing a pile up of horses behind as horses do not have brake lights) and swing his head around, expecting you to share whatever it is you are opening.

The Fallen Log:
Even if it is only inches tall, some horses will attempt to clear it like it was a 5 foot stadium jump. These are the same horses who will refuse a real stadium jump at a local show. Others will refuse the log, but gracefully leap out of their pasture fencing at home.

The Mud Puddle:
No matter how shallow you know it is, your horses knows more than you and it IS a 10 foot deep pond that must be skirted due to the resident lake monster dwelling within it (related to trolls).

Helmets:
A must for every rider. Not just for protecting the head during a fall, but for keeping from being clocked in the head by the branch the rider ahead of you pushed through and let spring back at you. Perhaps a full suit of armor may also aid in this problem.

EPGS - Equine Pile Guidance System:
A system designed to help horses track who else has been on the trail or to find their way back to the trailer if needed. Maybe cousin Buck passed through recently? The only way to use this system correctly is to sniff every pile they see and leave piles of their own. The EPGS is more popular with the younger, new-to-trail-riding group but some of the old hands like to use it also.

The Roc: (idea contributed by Shortlady5, Idaho)
Actually a helicopter or a low flying airplane, your horse is positive it is a mythical roc-bird out looking for horsemeat. He will duck, spin and try to avoid the loud beast at all costs, or he will freeze in a "deer-in-the-headlights" pose, hoping the winged beast won't see him. Some horses will ignore this mechanical contraption and continue on their merry way. These horses are usually pastured near an airport of some sort.

The Winn. Co. 4H Tack Sale is tomorrow.....I can't wait......woohoo cheap horsey stuff!!! hehe....

2009-03-06T15:38:00.000-06:00

Ok.....here's is the list of stuff I need. I will check back here tomorrow night and we'll see if I got everything and if I stuck to the list <----- HaHaHa NOT! Me stick to the list when it comes to horse stuff........good one! I will give it effort though!

Okiedokie...here's the list:

Leather show halter for Danny <--most important thing on this list
Show belt for Lindsay
Show shirts for Lindsay
Model horse stuff: Arab Halter / Arab Costume / Western Show Halter
Breeches for Lindsay and Mom <--not really needed but nice to have more

I also want to look for horsey like picture frames. <--not needed just wanted

Watching something like this almost makes me wonder why I own a horse! Oh yeah, I know why......cuz I luv em! :) This video is pretty scary though!!!

2009-03-01T16:45:00.000-06:00

Menu Plan Monday ~ March 2, 2009

2009-02-28T16:42:00.000-06:00

Monday: Chicken Stir Fry....Fried Potatoes

Tuesday: Lasagna...Salad...Veggie

Wednesday: Chicken w/Rice Casserole...Veggie

Thursday: Leftover Buffet

Friday: Mac N Cheese Casserole...Salad

Saturday: No clue!!!!!

Sunday: Homemade Veggie Soup...Baked Potatoes

I'm gonna get some stuff organized...woohoo...

2009-02-26T17:15:00.000-06:00

Not that I'm messy or anything, but I do need to organized some of those 'kicked to the curb' areas like.......photo albums...makeup drawer....closets...game room.....computer desk....etc. I'm going to try to follow this little plan that org junkie has going. If you click on the picture you'll see what I'm talking about.

Keep an eye out for my before and after pictures....coming soon!!!