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| It has been more than awhile! We have gained two horses, Commando aka Spooky and Howie. We have lost two cats, Freddie and See-more. Things have kind of gotten out of hand and I have been too busy for alot of things I used to love. Hummingbirds, the trails, the big porch and relaxing...all of these pleasures have been pushed to the back burner and I am ready for that to change. Hopefully fall will bring about alot of positive change as far as the farm goes as well as myself. More outside, more porch time...less cats. The six kittens have really been a downer outside. They bug all day long. Go away, hang out in the barn....I will feed you, just leave me ALONE! I am back at school and so are Meag and Han. This fall should be alot of fun. |
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"Patience is a virtue" is an UNDERSTATEMENT. I have struggled my entire life with patience. I am beyond excited about the prospect of my own horse but as the days pass I begin to doubt if it will happen. I keep telling myself all the right things about being patient and thankful for unexpected blessings. I keep telling myself, but it does not always work to quiet my mind.
What is his name?
What does he look like?
Will he love me as much as I love him already? |
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| So, in the next few days I will meet the newest member of my family. We are being given a rescue horse. I used to ask for a horse every birthday since I was approximately five years old. My dad took me riding on weekends until I became a teenager with all the other interests (friends and boys). Some of my best memories are those Sunday mornings. I never got the horse, the best my dad could do was a saddle on my 11th bday. We have great property with great potential. I have a handsome husband that can do anything he sets his mind to and a barn is already in the planning stages and we have most of the materials needed to begin. My horse (I cannot get used to saying that) will stay in Weatherford with Mark's niece until we are ready for him. I will get to go there and take care of him and learn the mountains of info and hopefully get plenty of hands on experience before we bring him home. I am on cloud 9 and dreams do come true. Yes, the reality side is also on my mind. But, if you want something bad enough you will work as hard as you need to to hang on to it! |
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31st December, 2007. 9:54 am. 2007
What a year....new home, new town, new friends, new school. This time last year we were moving, the move from hell that almost killed a few of my loved ones. I am so thankful we are not in the middle of that right now. What followed was an onslaught of new. I, for the record, do not like change. I have learned in 2007 that change, although painful, can be good. Our new home is an adventure to say the least...two houses, acreage and a million miles away from everything. The kids have been all over the place and seemingly adjusted once August was through and the new school was no longer a mystery. Santo is a precious little town that we proceeded to embrace and it, in turn, embraced us. Seriously, I do not think I have met anyone I don't like. I discovered a passion. I discovered that I am good with little children and I am liked by them, such a mystery to me. I also have a friend, a few friends and a church. 2008 is near and I can feel the anticipation rising up. I pray for my family that this year is full of content moments, health and love overflowing.
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I have regrettfully neglected to record the fall monarch butterfly migration in my journal here this fall. It was amazing. In one day I counted and reported sighting over 150 mature monarchs migrating through the north central Texas corridor. That was just one day of an amazing two week migrating extravaganza.
The ladybugs have invaded the house looking to hibernate. I was told they are technically not ladybugs, but after some research I have decided that they are in fact ladybird bugs. I enjoy them.
Fall has blow in and it is finally cool. Our trails are ripe for the riding and hiking. Farmer Hank has done a beautiful job with them and maintaining the trail is a job in itself. Our "Fat Tire Farm" is well on its way to being a great mountain bike destination. Well, it is for us anyway...considering we can ride out of our garage and chill on our porch when we need a rest and some iced tea. It has been so cool to have friends and family enjoy our trails. |
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Fall is here and cleanup time has begun. Although the heat is still around we are in the mood for fall cleanup. The bike trails look good, thanks to Farmer Hank. The marigolds are still blooming furiously. I plan to go crazy with them next year. My veggies are pretty much done for.
I have already begun buying pumpkins. They are an investment. The seeds will hopefully produce my own pumpkin crop next fall.
We hope to have some sort of fall get together this year. Who knows...... |
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Also, next year I will plant marigolds amongst my tomato plants. The odor from the marigold deters pests like GIANT tomato worms and grasshoppers. |
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Keep the tomatoes dusted with Sevin dust or plain flour. I found 6 GIANT tomato worms yesterday and found my tomato plants almost bare. This damage was done in two days. Where do they come from? I guess they might have been there all along and hatched on the plants? They turn into a giant spotted moth, which would be magnificent but...I feel robbed of my tomatoes!
Armadillos, squirrels, possums, bunnies, and turtles...all destined to be roadkill, a circle of life of sorts. |
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Well, as far as August goes, this one has been pleasant. The weather has tipped the 100 degree point only a few times and we have even had a thunderstorm here and there. The giant swallowtail butterflies are migrating through and they are magnificent. They are not as plentiful as the monarchs were but still enjoyable. The hummingbirds are still here. On the really hot days they tend to slow down. Mine and Gayle's walks in the mornings have been so colorful. The sunrise is usually pink. The cows along the road are so puzzled by our persistance. They seem to be asking, "Why move so quick?" we are their entertainment.
School will start soon and the weather will soon cool. Hopefully our outdoor projects like trail cleanup and the building of a chicken coop with commence soon. We have to begin buying fence material soon. Storing it and having patience will be the hardest part. Fencing has to come before any livestock. Patience seems to be the key. |
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15th August, 2007. 9:21 am. 36My birthday was magnificent. I love lists and I will list my August 14th events...
6:30 AM walk with Gayle, we saw the sunrise and it was awesome. The air was ALMOST cool!
Registered Noah for 4th grade and got a tour of the school from his new principal!
Surprised by a visit from my brother Ryan and his wife Sally...so surprised! They gave me a permanent bday cake and a handmade necklace that she created herself (BEAUTIFUL). Their visit was the best gift.
Took a trip to Stephenville with Noah and had a blast discussing superheros, he is so impressed with my knowledge!
Caught Gayle and Cassie dropping off mums on my porch to sneakily surprise me when I got back from Stephenville!
Mark Henry brought daisies home for me and a cake mix that he went right to work on!
Meagan drove 45 minutes, using all of her week's gas probably, to eat salads with us and give me a Starbucks goody bag (she is so thoughtful)!
Had NUMEROUS phone calls throughout the day with bday wishes, Noah even commented on the volume (made me feel mucho grande loved)!
My bday was surely made with love. Pink sunrise. Hummingbirds and painted buntings graced my yard. Swallowtails continued to migrate through. Charlotte, my garden spider, refreshed her web. I breathe deep and thank God everyday for my life, my family and His wonders.
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