I'm Back

My life has been crazy for the past couple of months and I have not felt in the mood to blog. I am coming to a point in my life that I think I will be able to - no more writer's block - ha!

Just got back from a wonderful trip with some wonderful friends and I am feeling refreshed and ready to take the world on, well, maybe Hockley! :)

So here I am, 45 (almost 46 - yikes) without a job, and not knowing what the future holds, and really feeling ok with that. Now my husband, I am sure, would like the job to come sooner than later - funny, my family likes food in the house; but right now, hmmmmmmm what is it that I am to do?

Ever feel this way? What direction am I now being led? Where does the Lord want me to go next? What path is the right one for me?

I have been so involved in ministry for the past 12 years that I am not sure if that is still the direction He is leading me or could it be a new ministry path He wants for me?

I love my horses (guess you get that from the name of my blog) so what is it that I can do with them to actually make money? Is that something that could actually happen? What about cattle? Having T-Bone has been fun, crazy and fulfilling. Is that something I can make money doing? From what people tell me, cows and horses are not the way to make money, but is that true for my life?

I am not talking about becoming rich, just making a life that will work for my family.

This year has passed by way too quickly already, things at times, feel out of control. It is time to take my life back; to enjoy life, my family, my friends and the beautiful home that the Lord has given us.

I want to take this time, before I turn 46 (March 3) to figure all of this out. I hope to share this process on the blog and that you won't mind more words than pictures. Although I will still have to put in pictures of my grandson and animals - that's just me! Ha!

Thank you for taking this journey with me! Until next time....

The Newest Member of the Herd

Went out to feed and to my surprise - had another baby on the property!

Thinking he was born a few hours earlier.

He is already walking around, trying to nurse and just getting used to the property. Should be fun watching a little one running around the property!

It is Christmas Eve!!

Charley is helping me make cookies for Santa

yeah, cookies for Santa!!

We stir the mix...

More stirring...

Now time to sprinkle the sugar on top - Can't wait to put cookies out for Santa - Santa can't wait either - ha!

Charley and Grandpa

Charley loves playing with Grandpa

Charley thought this was so funny to have Grandpa get on top of him

Ah, so cute!

Charley wants that hat

He got it!

Ginger Bread House Time

Tara bought Charley a Ginger Bread House kit. He really liked putting the decorations on.

He is also getting better looking at Grandma when I am taking pictures! He is learning! :)

I am not sure if he liked decorating the house more or eating the decorations more! ha!

Anyway, Charley had a blast! It is going to be a fun Christmas this year!

Chillin' with Charley

Charley loves to be in the tack room. He has to touch all the feed cans and the hay. It is so cute, he goes from one can to the next as Grandpa or I call out - Horse Food - Cow Food - Hay - he has to make sure we see him and call out what the cans are holding.

Ah, he found his favorite ride and had to get it on. Grandpa wasn't going to get away without moving him around the property!

Yeah for Grandpa! Charley is having fun and toasting his wonderful Grandpa!

Ah, the cattle don't get it! They had to watch Grandpa and Charley from afar - it was too funny!

Oh, and just in case you were curious about Barn Bunny - He is still here! He loves to eat the horse feed and the cattle feed. He hangs out in the stalls and our trees. I see Hawks around, but Barn Bunny has managed to stay far away from them! Life on the Ranch - I LOVE IT!

SNOW DAY

I wanted to show you that it was snowing on the LAST3 Ranch, not that any stuck on the ground here, but with Static being so dark, I thought the snow would show up better. Albert had much more snow at his work and he was disappointed that we didn't have more here.

The snow is not phasing the cows from eating - that is for sure!

My sister and her son, Baine, came to stay with us. They had more snow in their area and wanted to make sure they didn't lose power. Here is Tressa with Baine out in the snow!

T-Bone has the "grass is greener" syndrome and is sticking his head through the fence. Hope you can see our snow against the darkness of the cattle.

It was a very fun snow day. It didn't last that long, but it sure made it feel like Christmas was in the air! I sure would love it if we could get another snow day!