Where to begin???...
Kansas is still where we receive our mail and I must say, Kansas is NOT Texas!!!!!!! All the same, we have a job and in this day is something to cherish. We are grateful. I guess the one thing I would change is neighbors being so close, that's something I may never get use to!! ha!!
We weathered winter well, as it was very mild. There was more snow than I'm use to, but it was fine with me! Christmas and the New Year was wonderful. Didn't do a whole lot, but it was nice to just stay snuggled up at home with the family.
Rylie's birthday soon followed. We had a lil party here at the house. My Runnin Buddy and her family came over, as did my Mom. It was nice to have everyone here, I cooked a heap of goodies and Mom made Roo and super cute "Taylor Swift" guitar cake. She had a big day! She still loves school. I think she keeps the boys in line and gets in trouble a lil too much, but what can we expect! haha.
Spring snuck up on us this year. Things turned green faster than I knew and it made me want to plant flowers and tomato plants much to soon, but I held off the urge to do so. Calving came and went with the early set of green grass. I didn't think My Luvin' Man was going to make it through the all nighters, but he did better than expected! There are babies on the ground everywhere. Here they drag calves later than we're use to, they didn't start until late April. Early green grass and late draggin equal BIG calves to flank. Over the next few weeks they will finish up the well fed lil ones. The mares are nursing precious lil babes too. They all are almost to cute for words, so sweet!
Lil Miss Rein is into EVERYTHING!!!! Holy moly that girl isn't afraid of anything, big change from sister! She loves to be outside and rather be in the mud or at the horse pens than anywhere. All she talks about is horses... horses... horses! You have to keep a close eye on this girl because you can look up and she's headed to the barn. Oh Mama's keepin busy with this one, that's for sure. She's shy too, at home she is a big ol' ham, but when other folks come around she will just stand around with her hands behind her back, watching everyone... taking it all in! She's a mess and she knows it!
My Luvin' Man works his tail off to take care of his herd, for that we are so thankful!! We have a hard time finding time off to go anywhere or do much. We make the big trip to town at least once a month to restock the cabinets, but other than that we mostly stay put. It seems like it's about time to make a trip to Lubbock for a visit, but we shall see when we fine the time for it.
I hope all is well with everyone and the rain continues to find us all!
Peace, LOVE, and rain dances,
~C~
