Friendship Simply Explained...

Kase

09/09/13

7lbs 4oz

21 1/4 inches long

He smiles a lot...gas or not, it's cute.  Believe it or not, I haven't really taken any good pictures of him.  Most of these are from my cell.  I'm a bad mom!  (0:

These were all taken on his one week "birthday".  (bear jammies)

He's eleven days old here.  I apparently wear these pajama bottoms... a lot!!

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This picture should have been first...  He is 5 days old here.  I think my dad's holding him, but it could be my mom.

Dad holding him, he's 5 days old here too.

All of the cousins/grand-kids, with Grandma and Grandpa Wyatt.

Top Left: Noah

Bottom Left: Olivia, Dad (poppa John) Wyatt, Mom (grandma Sue), Kase, Rylie, and Chris

Another out of order picture... He's 7 days here...

Another 5 day picture...  Another cute smile...'er something.

Kase has my dad's chin and dimples... Even if dad hides his under his mustache...

More Blogger and I not getting along...  Out of order pictures!  (0:

Noah, Rylie, Olivia, Wyatt, Kase, and Chris

And finally, pointing at the "new" kid.

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He is a good baby.  I keep telling Chad that it's amazing he is so easy going, being that his mom is so bitchy... Lets hope he can maintain his "cool" as he grows!  LOL!

Seven is having a wee bit of a hard time not being the baby any more.  Nothing too bad, but obviously pouting...  She also wants to touch him and steal his stuff.  She has been practicing her "be nice" and "gentle" actions.  She earnestly wants to succeed, and we are making plenty of progress!

Kage L.O.V.E.S. and kind of has a hard time as he wants to lick him, too.  Kage is a great kid dog, too bad he is so old and Kase is soooo young!

Abbie just pretends that Kase isn't here...  She is not a kid's dog, never has been.  So long as she wants to pretend Kase isn't here, I'll let her.  

So all in all,

So far so good!!

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Saw This And Liked It... Thought I'd Share

People come into your life for a reason, a season or a lifetime. 

When you figure out which one it is,

you will know what to do for each person.

When someone is in your life for a REASON,

it is usually to meet a need you have expressed.

They have come to assist you through a difficulty;

to provide you with guidance and support;

to aid you physically, emotionally or spiritually.

They may seem like a godsend, and they are.

They are there for the reason you need them to be.

Then, without any wrongdoing on your part or at an inconvenient time,

this person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an end.

Sometimes they die. Sometimes they walk away.

Sometimes they act up and force you to take a stand.

What we must realize is that our need has been met, our desire fulfilled; their work is done.

The prayer you sent up has been answered and now it is time to move on.

Some people come into your life for a SEASON,

because your turn has come to share, grow or learn.

They bring you an experience of peace or make you laugh.

They may teach you something you have never done.

They usually give you an unbelievable amount of joy.

Believe it. It is real. But only for a season.

LIFETIME relationships teach you lifetime lessons;

things you must build upon in order to have a solid emotional foundation.

Your job is to accept the lesson, love the person,

and put what you have learned to use in all other relationships and areas of your life.

It is said that love is blind but friendship is clairvoyant.

— Unknown

Answering A Couple Of Questions...

Kelly at Smell My Dairy Air, I am technically due Thursday.  But I've not experienced ANYTHING that's made me think that he (still haven't decided on a name... 5 options, but we're waiting to see him to name him) has even considered hitting the ground...  I have a Dr.'s appointment on our due date, so we'll see just where we are on the whole scheme of things soon.  I am really starting to feel empathy for all of our mares that we constantly check, poke, prod, and then check again!

Shirley at Ride A Good Horse asked about the homemade fly spray...  I am so glad, because I really had meant to do a follow up on it, so here goes!  (0:

I was going to try #3, because I feel like using oils as a base/main ingredient is a good thing.  I think it stays on the skin longer and better than water based (mainly based) fly sprays.  As I was going about getting all the stuff together I found my "old" fly spray recipe.  So I just mixed it up again.

2 Cups Apple Cider Vinegar

1 Cup Water or 1 Cup Aloe Vera Lotion

(I used 1/2 water and 1/2 lotion)

1/2 oz. Neem Oil

1/2  oz. Eucalyptus, tea tree, thyme, garlic, cedarwood or juniper oil 

(I choose Eucalyptus because I liked the smell of it!)

I am not good at measuring as far as ounces, but that's why I've got Chad!  (0: 

Getting the Neem Oil and the Eucalyptus oil were more expensive than any of the other recipe's I've posted.  But it goes quite a ways and I feel like I get pretty good adhesion (?) and longevity from this recipe.

I usually put my fly spray on in the mornings, and then toss in some Skin So Soft in the evening.

I try to give them a three day dosing and then a day off.  

I have no real reason for this...  Other than the fact that they do kinda get greasy from the Skin So Soft and the oils I use.

And I know someone somewhere is wondering how Fiona is doing!  (0:

Here are my last two updates from Mike...

This is last weeks:

I like using her. She is no trouble, my horses like her. She sure looks good! Been working her regular since she got over her cheek thing. That was two weeks off, but she went right to work. I still want to fine tune her a little more, she is really reliable and steady, but a touch TOO mellow. Soft and light and smooth though, which I am happy with.

And this is tonight's update, after starting the fall gather and sorting of the cows for shipment.

Your little hoss did pretty good today. Cut in the sorting alley. With a little protesting. Speed thinking isn't on her list of important attributes, but she got the job done and bless her little heart she crowded cattle and cut respectably. Even got within biting distance and figured out where we wanted them to go. We have a lot more to do, so I am hoping she gets over being flustered at fast movements. In her defense, she hasn't moved a cow for several months, so it stands to reason it would take a little to get back at it. All in all though, she worked cows the best she ever has, and showed some impressive moves. Hard stops, fast pivots, backing off and charging cows when asked, working gates, and a little "baby steps" cutting.

I love Fiona's laid back attitude, but I did scratch my head when Mike said she may be a little too mellow.  Anyone with any thoughts on this please toss them out to me.  I know she's not dumb, and he has never called her lazy ever... So too mellow means what to you all?  Maybe she will be the perfect 16hh kid's horse. It's a real head scratchter for me, but then again, I still haven't ridden the  nearly finished Fiona.  I will go on record as saying however that it's definitely that batshit crazy though!  LOL!! 

As far as tonight's update, goodness...

I'm over the moon about it!!

Slow Horsey Month!

Not too much going on here.  We're all good!  (0:  Got this from a friend on Facebook.  Thought I'd share it here too.  Because who hasn't been hauling and had some Dirty Dingus Magee tailgate, cut us off, or just plain drive with a blatant disregard for anyone's safety??

I didn't write this. (I did modify it a tad to personalize it) but it is essentially the same as it was before I copied and pasted it here.

Dear Drivers, (and all my non-horsey friends!)

My most valued possession is inside the trailer behind my truck. He stepped into that rolling steel box because I asked him to and he trusts me. He’s a living, breathing creature, and all 1200lbs of him are precariously balanced on four tiny hoofs as my truck and trailer wind down the road.

My horse is not a boat or camp trailer. I cannot stop quickly, or turn sharply, without risking his safety and even his life.

Please understand that I will do just about anything to avoid hitting the brakes with a horse in my trailer. However, if your Suburban is hidden in the blind spot behind my three-horse trailer and I do have to stop suddenly, you’re way too close to stop without ending up in the trailer with my horse.

When I make those wide turns, it's to prevent my horse from losing his balance and scrambling to stay on his feet. Please give me room and time to turn.

And that large distance between me and the vehicle in front of me? It might look like enough room to fit three sedans bumper to bumper, but it’s actually the distance I need to stop softly and safely without throwing my horse into the wall of the trailer.

Those times when we’re headed up a hill, my speed is as fast as I can go, (and my truck even has a HEMI!) My foot has the accelerator pressed to the floor, and no matter how hard you try, your Honda can’t push us up this hill. I promise I’ll move to the right lane when it becomes available or pull over if I find a safe spot on the shoulder, but until then I ask for your patience and some space.

Lastly, my set up weighs 3 tons, and that much weight prevents me from swerving. When you pass me going 80mph uphill on a blind corner, I can't swerve over if you need to suddenly get back into our lane. Your not only putting my horse at risk: Your driving threatens the lives of the oncoming driver, my passenger, me, you, and everyone in the vehicles behind us.

So next time you see a horse trailer, assume an animal’s in there. Please give the them some space and try to be patient. By driving safely, we’ll all get where we’re going.

Thank you, horse owner

Aaaaannnd They're Here....

The flies and gnats that is.  It was pretty nice not having them 'round, but with all of this warm weather, they have arrived.  I read about two weeks ago that Shirley from Ride a Good Horse had put out her smudge pots, and I thought to myself, poor Shirley, I've got it good here.  Well Thursday I noticed some head shaking and tail swishing and thought here comes the flies, better start thinking about getting my fly spray made up...  

But first to find the recipe... Yeah, it's MIA.  And really I can't remember what all was in it, except  some sort of natural oil, some kind of animal fat, apple cider vinegar, and water....  Errrr, something similar.  So rather than spend time looking for the stuff, I just decided to look for another recipe.
Why homemade fly spray?  Well because I really hate paying $14.00 for fly spray.  It's painful to spray that kinda money into the wind.  (0:

Well I found three that aren't it, but worth a try I think...  I'm not sure which I'll buy supplies for tomorrow, but I'm making one of 'em.  I've got enough of the other left to last a few more days, but the girls and boys really don't want me to run out.

Here are my choices/options for this go 'round....

*Homemade Fly Spray for Horses #1*

Mix equal parts of the following: 

Cider Vinegar

Dawn Blue dish soap *

Water

Mix ingredients in a spray bottle. Shake well and use as you would any fly spray.

*Homemade Fly Spray for Horses #2*

Mix the following:

1 cup white distilled vinegar

1 cup Water

1/3 cup Dawn dish soap (blue, not ultra) *

Mix ingredients in a spray bottle. Shake well and use as you would any fly spray.

***NOTE: Dawn Dish washing does contain formaldehyde. If you wish to substitute a non-formaldehyde dish soap, this would work just as well. Lemon Brite is one.

*Homemade Fly Spray for Horses #3*

2 cups white vinegar

1 cup Avon Skin So Soft (Bath oil)

1 cup water

1 tablespoon eucalyptus oil

Mix ingredients in a spray bottle. Shake well and use as you would any fly spray.

I would like to comment here that the home made fly spray I'm using now  I am using in conjunction with skin so soft.  I like to put the skin so soft on after the fly spray and really "grease up" their heads using a sponge.  The sponge also allows me to get into their ears without dripping anything into their ear canals. (My Hee-Haws ears are also treated this way.  I made sure that they allowed their ears to be handled when they were small enough to "man handle".) The skin so soft makes them stink to high heaven (Chad calls it their Granny smell...), but the greasy oiliness of it really stops those gnats from landing.  And if they land, they can't really move around the heads surface or take back off.  Essentially killing them.  I will also add that I have not noticed the oil of the Skin So Soft causing Horse Girl's white face to burn, but I do not put it around her nose which is the place that she usually burns.  I do put it around her eyes, but in all the years I've had her, she has never had a sun burn around her eyes. 

But they usually wear fly masks in the day time, and right now I don't have any...  Because last year they really torn them up, and honestly, I thought I'd bought more during the winter months when I can save a few bucks...  But I've looked everywhere to no avail.  So today, while I'm out and about getting groceries and fly spray ingredients I'll try and find some fly masks with ears.  Good luck to me I'm guessing, merely because now, EVERYONE and their brother has noticed that they need one.  Being a last minute Louis never pays off!
More later about which I chose and what I think of it.
I do like the recipe that I can't find...so I will keep looking for it too.

The Hee-Haw's Summer

So far so good...  Just look at 'em!  (0:

They have some how managed to avoid the Jenny Craig for Men pen.

Again, I think the hay nets keeps them from really gorging themselves.

I'm not saying they're in "shape" or fit, but they aren't looking as pregnant as usual...

I think!  (0:

I don't really know what Parton's doing in the above picture...  He's a dork.  A crabby dork, but a dork just the same!

Jack-Jack, just as happy as a little guy can be.

As is their Hee-Haw way, they are ALMOST shed out by the time it gets stupid hot here.

By stupid hot, I mean we are just finished our 11th day in a row with temps in the 90's.  

Or so says the weather man this morning.

I know that in general, Hee-Haws and dogs don't mix, but look at how happy this little family unit is!

Seven found a great spot for horse/donkey apples and Patron decides she needs supervision...

Then Jack-Jack decides he should help...

And soon Sevens snacking and the boys are supervising.  This insanity goes on nearly everyday here. 

Seven eats poop, they watch.  Seven investigates the spot where the rabbits have burrowed under the fence to get to the neighbors side... The Hee-Haw's supervise.

Now I'm not saying Seven hasn't been spanked for being naughty and I'm not saying that I haven't have to get in between her and a Hee-Haw attack.  But over all, these three kinda like to "do stuff" together.

Weirdo's!

Summer, Jack-Jack say, is just dandy 'round here!  (0: