Sunday, October 27, 2013

Our Little Boss Man...

Jack-Jack couldn't help but noticed that the round bale feeder was empty on Saturday...
We needed to more the feeder so that possibly I could clean up my pasture a wee bit this week...


So I tipped the feeder on it's side and rolled it to it's new location and then went to get gave for Chad and the new round bale...


But we didn't move quite fast enough...and the boys decided to check the feeder out.


Patron decided that the position was good... But Jack-Jack wanted to double check.


He gave his approval... But Patron wanted to inspect a little bit more, just in case.


When the tractor entered both of them went on alert...  Chad's a good driver...  (0:


Horse Girl (not pictured) got in the way of the tractor trying to "sneak a bite" and almost got bumped.  Patron was beside himself with disbelief at her stupidity...


But just in case it was Chad's fault, he decided to get away from where the bale was going to be placed...


And maybe scratch his side as he went by...


And the little Boss Man, himself... Jack-Jack, gives us the OK!  (0:



Friday, October 11, 2013

Being Kase's Mom, Part 1

Well, it's been 32 days since Chad and I welcomed our kid into the world!
Here's what I've learned so far....


Having an infant is actually a lot like having horses!  (0:


Here are a few things I've noticed off the top of my head!!


You're constantly monitoring intake/food...
You're really interested in poop...
Urination is also quite interesting...
You find yourself monitoring their normal and adjusting to it...
They will give to gentle, steady pressure...
You eat after they eat...
Their clothes, shoes, and gear will keep you from ever owning new clothes again...
Maintaining their environment is a non-stop adventure...
Dr. visits are pretty expensive...
They need their own special gear for traveling...
Looking into their eyes, melts your heart...
They speak to you without saying a word...
It's pretty awesome!!  (0:


My animals and I are trying to find our new normal now that Kase is here.  The dogs are quite sure that they are being punished.  We used to "run" about 3-5 miles almost everyday after work and after feeding the horses.  They have been "ran" once since Kase came home.  
I'm just not sure how I "load" and infant into my (side by side) Danger and be safe about it!  (0:  When Chad gets home, now that we are into fall, it's getting dark.... I've taken them for a few walks while packing Kase in the baby backpack.  I've gotta work up in distance for it to be too much of an outlet for the dogs... Momma is a little outta shape!  But, like I said, we are working on it!  (0:


And my horses...  Well they haven't gotten much from me either.  I feed, water, and chat with them for a bit, but nothing like they are used to.  
I honestly haven't "neglected" my horses like this since I first left home after high school.  It took me a while to get my adult brain....  Now my horses were fine, my mom, dad, and sisters took care of them...  It's just me who didn't when I should have been.  So now, I'm not quite giving them the attention they are used to.  I am pretty sure though that they are fine.  There is not a hint of them suffering...  I am pretty sure it's more in my head than a real problem!  (0:


We're planning a trip here shortly to pick up Fiona...  (0:
I'm getting pretty excited about that!  Kase's big roan horse will be home shortly!!  Of course I will have to ride here and keep her legged up for him.  Hahahaaa!  I can't wait!


We are heading to Spokane tomorrow to watch Mindy and Wyatt run at the Not Dun Yet barrel race.  Mindy will be riding Tari and Wyatt will be riding his new "big" horse Moose.  Hoping that Kase and I can get a few good pictures of Wyatt and his horse! 
Fingers crossed!! 



Thursday, October 10, 2013

A FaceBook Must Read....

Hope this link stays live!!


As this is definitely worth the read.