We sold a horse this past weekend. We have two more for sale so we hope to sell them in the future as well. One horse, Romeo, will need surgery before we can sell him. He is a stud and his 'goods' never dropped so we have to have surgery to go in there and get them out. I've been calling various vets to get the cost and will plan to do the surgery in the next couple of weeks, but probably over spring break since I'll be off. So far Texas A&M has the best price. A 2 hr drive, but worth it to save so much.
This past weekend was not a good barrel racing weekend. The ground was weird (sticky) and so Badger couldn't work as well as he wanted to. We had an ok time Saturday and hit Sunday. LOTS of people hit the same barrel. I know, because i volunteered to pick up that barrel and got little time to sit. So, something was definately weird about the ground.
This weekend is our big Rodeo Sweetheart fundraiser barrel race. I'm already getting pre-entries so I expect it to be a big race. We have a $1,000 added so that will definately help!
Shelby continues to grow and talk and talk and talk....it is so fun watching her learn and remember so much. She is remembering songs and where she puts things. It's so cool!
Well, time to go to work!
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Monday, February 14, 2011
Busy 7 days!
I can't believe it's been a month since I've last posted on this blog. It seems life gets busier and busier and flies by faster each year. Oh, how I miss the days of when I thought summer would never end so I could see my friends again. Now, I long for the days of summer to get here so I can spend them quietly at home with Shelby, Ryan and the horses.
Last week was a VERY busy week for me. I went to Austin Tues - Friday for a technology conference in Austin, TX. It was my VERY first time leaving Shelby for more than just the day. I've never been without her at night. I was very proud of myself on how well I did and how refreshing it was to take that break from reality, even though it was a working break. Luckily for me, TCEA (the conference I attended) is extremely busy. You start your day with an 8 or 9 AM class and go til late into the evening between classes, vendors, and vendor activities after the classes are done.
I always have fun in Austin. It is like the NFR of Texas technology and the night life is just as fun. It's like a big reunion for all us geeks. hahaha....
I then came home (trying to control my speed) to Shelby running and hugging, and hugging and hugging me....I love that! She was glued to me the rest of the weekend.
Saturday Shelby and I went to a barrel race. She was so cute on how she LOVES to play with the other kids and look at all the pretty jewelry they sell. She is addicted to pretty and shiny things. Something that never really interested me, so it's fun seeing her own personality coming out so strongly. So many people love seeing her and spending time with her at the races. It's like a big party for Shelby. Putting her down for a nap can be a challenge because she doesn't want to miss out on anything. Luckily, I was able to get her down for a nap after much struggle about 20 or so minutes before I had to run. Phew!
Badger did really well. In fact, he was at the bottom of the 1D again with tough competition. So, hopefully we'll get some points since we didn't get any money. I put him on some herbs made by Silver Lining Herbs and I have seen such a difference with him. This new one I put him on a few weeks ago has helped him to stay much more focused and he is really running hard. He also seems to have more control of his legs and how he tracks, which helps tremendously with barrel racing.
Ryan went hog hunting for the first time on his own on Saturday as well. He was sooooo excited to have killed his first hog with his own dogs. Our 'puppies', who are about 70 lbs each now, did an awesome job hunting and were very successful. Ryan was so proud of his boys and their natural instinct. Here are a picture of him and the hog they killed.
Sunday, Shelby and I went to church and then we had another barrel race in Rosenberg. This time Ryan was able to join us. The first time I ran Badger the timer didn't work. So, they offered me a re-run. I wasn't going to take it because I had ran him on Saturday and then again on Sunday. Also, there wasn't much recovery time for Badger since I ran towards the end of the race. I also had not been on him that much since I was out of town all week. Anyhow, a friend of mine suggested asking if I could run after the seniors and youth. They let me, so I decided to go ahead and run again. It paid off! Badger was 4th in the 1D! He was the 4th fastest time of the day! The winning time was a 15.7, then there were two 15.8 and then Badger ran a 15.9. Woohoo! So proud of my boy!
We then ate a celebratory dinner at a local mexican restaurant and came home. Then it was back to being a mommy with giving Shelby a bath and getting her settled down for the night. A good way to spend a weekend!
Last week was a VERY busy week for me. I went to Austin Tues - Friday for a technology conference in Austin, TX. It was my VERY first time leaving Shelby for more than just the day. I've never been without her at night. I was very proud of myself on how well I did and how refreshing it was to take that break from reality, even though it was a working break. Luckily for me, TCEA (the conference I attended) is extremely busy. You start your day with an 8 or 9 AM class and go til late into the evening between classes, vendors, and vendor activities after the classes are done.
I always have fun in Austin. It is like the NFR of Texas technology and the night life is just as fun. It's like a big reunion for all us geeks. hahaha....
I then came home (trying to control my speed) to Shelby running and hugging, and hugging and hugging me....I love that! She was glued to me the rest of the weekend.
Saturday Shelby and I went to a barrel race. She was so cute on how she LOVES to play with the other kids and look at all the pretty jewelry they sell. She is addicted to pretty and shiny things. Something that never really interested me, so it's fun seeing her own personality coming out so strongly. So many people love seeing her and spending time with her at the races. It's like a big party for Shelby. Putting her down for a nap can be a challenge because she doesn't want to miss out on anything. Luckily, I was able to get her down for a nap after much struggle about 20 or so minutes before I had to run. Phew!
Badger did really well. In fact, he was at the bottom of the 1D again with tough competition. So, hopefully we'll get some points since we didn't get any money. I put him on some herbs made by Silver Lining Herbs and I have seen such a difference with him. This new one I put him on a few weeks ago has helped him to stay much more focused and he is really running hard. He also seems to have more control of his legs and how he tracks, which helps tremendously with barrel racing.
Ryan went hog hunting for the first time on his own on Saturday as well. He was sooooo excited to have killed his first hog with his own dogs. Our 'puppies', who are about 70 lbs each now, did an awesome job hunting and were very successful. Ryan was so proud of his boys and their natural instinct. Here are a picture of him and the hog they killed.
Sunday, Shelby and I went to church and then we had another barrel race in Rosenberg. This time Ryan was able to join us. The first time I ran Badger the timer didn't work. So, they offered me a re-run. I wasn't going to take it because I had ran him on Saturday and then again on Sunday. Also, there wasn't much recovery time for Badger since I ran towards the end of the race. I also had not been on him that much since I was out of town all week. Anyhow, a friend of mine suggested asking if I could run after the seniors and youth. They let me, so I decided to go ahead and run again. It paid off! Badger was 4th in the 1D! He was the 4th fastest time of the day! The winning time was a 15.7, then there were two 15.8 and then Badger ran a 15.9. Woohoo! So proud of my boy!
We then ate a celebratory dinner at a local mexican restaurant and came home. Then it was back to being a mommy with giving Shelby a bath and getting her settled down for the night. A good way to spend a weekend!
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Expensive Flights
I have begun to price airline tickets to MI. The prices are much more expensive than they were 2 years ago. I will be watching them closely and buy them when the price is at its best. We plan to fly from Houston to Detroit and then drive up. We will take advantage of our 1 free ticket (hopefully 2 tickets) with SWA.
Shelby is doing Very well. She has really started talking. Even more than before. Some of it is a jibberish talk but she knows exactly what she is saying. She'll even laugh at the end. It is so cute! The funniest thing she does is laugh and say 'That's Punny!' (aka funny)
She has also begin to ride by herself. She loves shiner. Of course he's our biggest and tallest horse (around 16.1/16.2 hands). It makes me nervous when she tells me to let go. Needless to say we are on a hunt for a pony. We are going to go look at one on Sunday
Work has been going well. We got our own video conferencing equipment on campus which allows us to meet with professionals and other students all over the country. We are doing a lot of science conferences with NASA. So cool!
The horses have been enjoying some time off due to our dreary, rainy weather. Their big bellies show the results of it. Back to work this week.
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Shelby is doing Very well. She has really started talking. Even more than before. Some of it is a jibberish talk but she knows exactly what she is saying. She'll even laugh at the end. It is so cute! The funniest thing she does is laugh and say 'That's Punny!' (aka funny)
She has also begin to ride by herself. She loves shiner. Of course he's our biggest and tallest horse (around 16.1/16.2 hands). It makes me nervous when she tells me to let go. Needless to say we are on a hunt for a pony. We are going to go look at one on Sunday
Work has been going well. We got our own video conferencing equipment on campus which allows us to meet with professionals and other students all over the country. We are doing a lot of science conferences with NASA. So cool!
The horses have been enjoying some time off due to our dreary, rainy weather. Their big bellies show the results of it. Back to work this week.
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Monday, January 10, 2011
Words of Wisdom
I got this via email today and just had to share. So true! As I reflected on 2010 I realized how blessed we are. We had a year of health, mostly happiness, and we went without compared to many others. This year I am going to be content. When I am content, I am happy.
It's not what you have, what you don't have, what you want....it's about praising God right where you are at and being thankful for what you have...nothing else matters. I am blessed to have a healthy, thriving family. I need nothing more than what God has for me. Besides his desires for me are WAY bigger and better than what I could ever desire.
HANDBOOK 2011
Health :
1. Drink plenty of water.
2. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a beggar.
3. Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants and eat less food that is manufactured in plants..
4. Live with the 3 E's -- Energy, Enthusiasm and Empathy
5. Make time to pray.
6. Play more games
7. Read more books than you did in 2010.
8. Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day
9. Sleep for 7 hours.
10. Take a 10-30 minutes walk daily. And while you walk, smile.
Personality :
11. Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
12. Don't have negative thoughts on things you cannot control, instead invest your energy in the positive present moment.
13. Don't over do. Keep your limits.
14. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
15. Don't waste your precious energy on gossip.
16. Dream more while you are awake
17. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
18. Forget issues of the past. Don't remind your partner with his/her mistakes of the past. That will ruin your present happiness.
19. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone. Don't hate others.
20. Make peace with your past so it won't spoil the present.
21. No one is in charge of your happiness except you.
22. Realize that life is a school and you are here to learn. Problems are simply part of the curriculum that appear and fade away like algebra class but the lessons you learn will last a lifetime.
23. Smile and laugh more.
24. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree....
Society :
25. Call your family often.
26. Each day give something good to others.
27. Forgive everyone for everything.
28. Spend time w/ people over the age of 70 & under the age of 6.
29. Try to make at least three people smile each day.
30. What other people think of you is none of your business.
31. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends will. Stay in touch.
Life :
32. Do the right thing!
33. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.
34. GOD heals everything.
35. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
36. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.
37. The best is yet to come.
38. When you awake alive in the morning, thank GOD for it.
39. Your Inner most is always happy. So, be happy.
It's not what you have, what you don't have, what you want....it's about praising God right where you are at and being thankful for what you have...nothing else matters. I am blessed to have a healthy, thriving family. I need nothing more than what God has for me. Besides his desires for me are WAY bigger and better than what I could ever desire.
HANDBOOK 2011
Health :
1. Drink plenty of water.
2. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a beggar.
3. Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants and eat less food that is manufactured in plants..
4. Live with the 3 E's -- Energy, Enthusiasm and Empathy
5. Make time to pray.
6. Play more games
7. Read more books than you did in 2010.
8. Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day
9. Sleep for 7 hours.
10. Take a 10-30 minutes walk daily. And while you walk, smile.
Personality :
11. Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
12. Don't have negative thoughts on things you cannot control, instead invest your energy in the positive present moment.
13. Don't over do. Keep your limits.
14. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
15. Don't waste your precious energy on gossip.
16. Dream more while you are awake
17. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
18. Forget issues of the past. Don't remind your partner with his/her mistakes of the past. That will ruin your present happiness.
19. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone. Don't hate others.
20. Make peace with your past so it won't spoil the present.
21. No one is in charge of your happiness except you.
22. Realize that life is a school and you are here to learn. Problems are simply part of the curriculum that appear and fade away like algebra class but the lessons you learn will last a lifetime.
23. Smile and laugh more.
24. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree....
Society :
25. Call your family often.
26. Each day give something good to others.
27. Forgive everyone for everything.
28. Spend time w/ people over the age of 70 & under the age of 6.
29. Try to make at least three people smile each day.
30. What other people think of you is none of your business.
31. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends will. Stay in touch.
Life :
32. Do the right thing!
33. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.
34. GOD heals everything.
35. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
36. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.
37. The best is yet to come.
38. When you awake alive in the morning, thank GOD for it.
39. Your Inner most is always happy. So, be happy.
Sunday, January 9, 2011
First Day Jitters
I don't really know if it is first day jitters or just being out of tune with my horses, but we made it through either way. Yesterday was the first jackpot of the year. We had a lot of time off and it showed. I ran Shiner first. AS you know, the end of December I took him to the vet and had some work on him. It has proven to do him well, but he and I were off as a team. He had done so well in the practice pen I rode him as if that's where we were at. That wasn't good. This was a bigger pattern and he just didn't set very well. The good news is he didn't really fight me to stop and turn. So, all we need is some practice. Iplan to get some exhibitions for the next barrel race. I am sure that will help us make a really nice run!
Badger had a nice run, he just didn't clock like I wanted. He was at least a 1/2 second off. He also seemed to get hung up on the back of the 2nd and 3rd barrel. I'll assume it is because he has been off and as a team we have not practiced. TIme will tell....I sure hope it's not some sort of issue. Praying that we just need to get in tune with each other again.
The good news is even though we didn't do that well, we still came home with a check. God is good! Badger won some 3D money. Shiner was just out of the money in the 5D. (Like I said, not really a great run for either.)
The cold weather has arrived again today. The cold front this morning brought in dreary weather, rain and colder temps. The next few days will be much cooler with highs in the lower 50s and lows in low 30s (29 Tues. night). The cold and dreary weather makes us a little cranky. We so enjoy the sun. It is such a relief during the winter. Fortunatley, most days in Texas are sunny!
We did make it to church, but we really didn't do anything else today other than hibernate.
That's it for now. TIme to get back to Shelby and get ready to put her down for the night.
Have a blessed week!
Badger had a nice run, he just didn't clock like I wanted. He was at least a 1/2 second off. He also seemed to get hung up on the back of the 2nd and 3rd barrel. I'll assume it is because he has been off and as a team we have not practiced. TIme will tell....I sure hope it's not some sort of issue. Praying that we just need to get in tune with each other again.
The good news is even though we didn't do that well, we still came home with a check. God is good! Badger won some 3D money. Shiner was just out of the money in the 5D. (Like I said, not really a great run for either.)
The cold weather has arrived again today. The cold front this morning brought in dreary weather, rain and colder temps. The next few days will be much cooler with highs in the lower 50s and lows in low 30s (29 Tues. night). The cold and dreary weather makes us a little cranky. We so enjoy the sun. It is such a relief during the winter. Fortunatley, most days in Texas are sunny!
We did make it to church, but we really didn't do anything else today other than hibernate.
That's it for now. TIme to get back to Shelby and get ready to put her down for the night.
Have a blessed week!
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Cowgirl doing roll backs
We took this video on Monday. I couldn't upload it yesterday, so here it is. It's of Cowgirl doing some roll backs. So proud of her. She is just 3 YO and coming along so nicely.
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Barrel Season
I am super excited about the barrel season beginnign again. Here are a couple of videos we took yesterday. The grey horse is Shiner. He went to the vet recently and got some work done on him. He is doing much better and I can't wait to run him on Saturday to see what time he clocks.
The 2nd horse is my 3 YO, Cowgirl. I have her for sale, but I believe I am quickly changing my mind. She is still green, but shows so much progress so quickly. It blows my mind. She actually speeds up around the turns. She is pretty wicked!
The 2nd horse is my 3 YO, Cowgirl. I have her for sale, but I believe I am quickly changing my mind. She is still green, but shows so much progress so quickly. It blows my mind. She actually speeds up around the turns. She is pretty wicked!
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