PLEASE MAKE IT STOP!!!!!!!
The calves are doing well so far!
Oh great news, we have a huge lead in finding our dirtbikes! We know the kid that planned it and where the bikes might be. We can't call the sheriff untill we have more information like visually seeing them. So keep your fingers crossed. We figured we'll find them not tell the boys and put a bow on them and call it Christmas!! LOL
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Saturday, December 13, 2008
OVERWELMED
Wow my sister Bobbi brought it to my attention I hadn't blogged since Nov. I miss it so much but when I tell you I have no time I'm not joking or fibbing just a little bit.
This calf business took off like crazy and going so well we've had close to 70 calves from start in Sep. We've sold some, traded one for a goat who's name is Nanny and we love her. LOL lost some due to weather or whatever reason.
We had a vet here last night Dr. Prante and so helpful and gave me a good grade just a couple small things to take care of but nothing out of control. He said the calves looked excellent he just said you're going to lose calves there's no way around it so that's that. So basically as soon as I see them act a little out of caracter give them fluid fluid and more fluids to help them through scours. Dr. Prante said they'll talk to you I know that may seem weird to most but they do and I know when they're not feeling themselves. Like when we get sick you don't want to eat or drink and just lay in bed and die. The calves literally will do that. So anyways I'm so loving my calves and I really have thought about it and someday I want to consult with other calf barns to make their programs a success I really have a passion for it. There's still a lot to learn but I have the experience so maybe someday that dream would come true probably not till my kids are grown.
That brings me to my family my kids are so awesome they've had to endure a huge change with us constantly doing something with the calves regarding building shades cleaning pens or what have ya. The good thing they're usually always out there with us during the couple rain storms making sure the calves are dry putting out bottles at feeding time etc etc. We've ate a lot more fast food than I like but Ron and I both work and go straight outside and were in the house around 7:30 I've been out there till 9:30 Ron's been out there till midnight I don't know how he does it. I can't and start at 4:30am feeding again.
So we still haven't figured this out but my laundry and house look like were slumming it. LOL I guess it bothers me because I like things tidy and organized(thanks Tracey) but enoughs enough I can't be yelling at the kids everynight about it and expect them to keep up with it if they're all out helping me with something or another and keeping up with homework so thats still a work in progress but Thursday night we got together for a couple hours and got it manageable but children really do not like to clean. Go figure! They have no problem with leaving their clothes on the floor instead of hanging it up. I guess it doesn't bother them why should I make it a unhappy home for them by me asking the first time then screaming when they don't do it. So this past week I've been better about realizing the house will suffer till I can get my hands around everything. My Dad told me there's better days ahead as I'm crying my eyes out so overwhelmed but I realized my husband has a great job I have a great job our calf business gets better everyday and all my kids have their health and were teaching them responsibility if you want something real bad you have to work and sacrifice and hopefully it'll all pan out in the end. So I don't have it bad and this year a lot of people have it so much worse. After rereading that sentence I almost deleted this post what am I complaining about. I'm not just overwhelmed.
On that note my sister Bobbi invited me to a Christmas cookie exchange party so you need to bring 14 dozen cookies. My friend was here last night and baked 5 dozen and she had enough fun so Laurens out there now baking so I need to get baking. wow is 14 dozen a lot but I'm sure I'll have fun getting away from the house and spending some time with Bobbi. I haven't done any Christmas shopping so hopefully this weekend I can at least get started and feel a little more like Christmas spirit. Oh that reminds me of a funny story Mike put up our lights this year and of course not knowing any better plugged them in together and blew a fuse so my Christmas lights hang but no one has had time meaning my husband to help Mike fix them. Maybe this weekend maybe not. LOL Its pretty sad around here but what going to do. Crying to friends and family make you feel better. LOL
So moving forward I have so many cookies to bake. I would love to make some for my family and friends but 14 dozen is enough so my eggnog cookies will have to wait till another time but I did try them and they're real good.
This calf business took off like crazy and going so well we've had close to 70 calves from start in Sep. We've sold some, traded one for a goat who's name is Nanny and we love her. LOL lost some due to weather or whatever reason.
We had a vet here last night Dr. Prante and so helpful and gave me a good grade just a couple small things to take care of but nothing out of control. He said the calves looked excellent he just said you're going to lose calves there's no way around it so that's that. So basically as soon as I see them act a little out of caracter give them fluid fluid and more fluids to help them through scours. Dr. Prante said they'll talk to you I know that may seem weird to most but they do and I know when they're not feeling themselves. Like when we get sick you don't want to eat or drink and just lay in bed and die. The calves literally will do that. So anyways I'm so loving my calves and I really have thought about it and someday I want to consult with other calf barns to make their programs a success I really have a passion for it. There's still a lot to learn but I have the experience so maybe someday that dream would come true probably not till my kids are grown.
That brings me to my family my kids are so awesome they've had to endure a huge change with us constantly doing something with the calves regarding building shades cleaning pens or what have ya. The good thing they're usually always out there with us during the couple rain storms making sure the calves are dry putting out bottles at feeding time etc etc. We've ate a lot more fast food than I like but Ron and I both work and go straight outside and were in the house around 7:30 I've been out there till 9:30 Ron's been out there till midnight I don't know how he does it. I can't and start at 4:30am feeding again.
So we still haven't figured this out but my laundry and house look like were slumming it. LOL I guess it bothers me because I like things tidy and organized(thanks Tracey) but enoughs enough I can't be yelling at the kids everynight about it and expect them to keep up with it if they're all out helping me with something or another and keeping up with homework so thats still a work in progress but Thursday night we got together for a couple hours and got it manageable but children really do not like to clean. Go figure! They have no problem with leaving their clothes on the floor instead of hanging it up. I guess it doesn't bother them why should I make it a unhappy home for them by me asking the first time then screaming when they don't do it. So this past week I've been better about realizing the house will suffer till I can get my hands around everything. My Dad told me there's better days ahead as I'm crying my eyes out so overwhelmed but I realized my husband has a great job I have a great job our calf business gets better everyday and all my kids have their health and were teaching them responsibility if you want something real bad you have to work and sacrifice and hopefully it'll all pan out in the end. So I don't have it bad and this year a lot of people have it so much worse. After rereading that sentence I almost deleted this post what am I complaining about. I'm not just overwhelmed.
On that note my sister Bobbi invited me to a Christmas cookie exchange party so you need to bring 14 dozen cookies. My friend was here last night and baked 5 dozen and she had enough fun so Laurens out there now baking so I need to get baking. wow is 14 dozen a lot but I'm sure I'll have fun getting away from the house and spending some time with Bobbi. I haven't done any Christmas shopping so hopefully this weekend I can at least get started and feel a little more like Christmas spirit. Oh that reminds me of a funny story Mike put up our lights this year and of course not knowing any better plugged them in together and blew a fuse so my Christmas lights hang but no one has had time meaning my husband to help Mike fix them. Maybe this weekend maybe not. LOL Its pretty sad around here but what going to do. Crying to friends and family make you feel better. LOL
So moving forward I have so many cookies to bake. I would love to make some for my family and friends but 14 dozen is enough so my eggnog cookies will have to wait till another time but I did try them and they're real good.
Sunday, November 16, 2008
Eggnog Bundt Cake
Ok Grandma this is a horrible pic of the cake because it was taken on my phone. I'll take a pic of it again with my camera this time. I just have to make another one. LOL My family loved this cake you could taste the eggnog, rum and nutmeg. Ron said he thinks its the best cake hes ever had. What a compliment! Thank you for your advice mixing the topping it was soooo good.
So I woke up late this morning 5:15 I look out the window and I see all the lights on with the calves I ran to the side door and guess whos out there feeding, Travis. Thank you so much Travis. That was so nice. He never went to bed so he thought he'd come over and help me at 4:30 he said he waited and kept looking at the house but nobody came. LOL He called me a liar feeding that early I said its the weekend and I was up with a sick son. Ricky has got this cold coming on hard hes already losing his voice he woke up with it Sunday morning. So he coughed all night next to my head.Sunday
EGGNOG BUNDT CAKE
1 yellow cake mix (preferably with pudding in the mix)
3 T. flour
2 c. eggnog
¼ c. butter, softened
2 eggs, slightly beaten
¼ tsp. rum extract
1/8 tsp. nutmeg
Beat until smooth and creamy. Pour into greased bundt pan. Bake at 350 for 35-45 minutes. Dust lightly with powdered sugar for presentation.
Caramel sauce:
½ lb brown sugar (~1 1/8 c.)
½ lb butter
½ lb powdered sugar (~2 cups)
½ T. cinnamon
½ qt. rich vanilla ice cream
Melt together over medium heat. Pour warm over individual servings immediately before serving.
Saturday, November 8, 2008
BYE BYE DONKEYS !
So Ricky Lauren and I are sad we didn't even get to say GOODBYE to the donkeys!
The lady picked them up around 2:30, Ronnie helped load them and they were off.
Hopefully they went to a good home.
The lady picked them up around 2:30, Ronnie helped load them and they were off.
Hopefully they went to a good home.
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
What's new!
Ron and I took Mike to the cardiologist today. Everything is stable with Mike we'll see Dr. Worsham in another 6 months.
Ricky on Sat night at the Halloween party really hurt his finger so we took him to the dr. yesterday and dr. McClure thinks its fractured and he put Ricky's finger in a splint. So we took him to get a xray of his finger today so we should know something soon. Ronnie came with us just to miss a school day. Then we went out to eat and came home and i got a bunch of stuff that gets away from me with everything going on all the time. Ron got to take a nap since he had to go into work tonight.
Sad news I think we found a lady to take the donkeys. She has 50 acres in Wickenburg. It'll be nice for them. We had fun with them but I really don't recommend them unless you're needing them to pack up a mountain. Billy's getting nuts with his hee hawwing at now 3:30 in the morning.
So the puppies will be ready to leave shortly to if anybody knows of anybody looking for a beagle mix cute little puppy.
Ricky on Sat night at the Halloween party really hurt his finger so we took him to the dr. yesterday and dr. McClure thinks its fractured and he put Ricky's finger in a splint. So we took him to get a xray of his finger today so we should know something soon. Ronnie came with us just to miss a school day. Then we went out to eat and came home and i got a bunch of stuff that gets away from me with everything going on all the time. Ron got to take a nap since he had to go into work tonight.
Sad news I think we found a lady to take the donkeys. She has 50 acres in Wickenburg. It'll be nice for them. We had fun with them but I really don't recommend them unless you're needing them to pack up a mountain. Billy's getting nuts with his hee hawwing at now 3:30 in the morning.
So the puppies will be ready to leave shortly to if anybody knows of anybody looking for a beagle mix cute little puppy.
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Happy 16th Anniversary
Today Ron and I celebrate 16 years of marriage. Well I guess celebrate after work and taking care of the calves, we wanted to celebrate with the kids so it will be a crableg feast in my kitchen tonight.
I'm so grateful for my relationship with Ron he's my best friend and such a great Dad. He's always trying to make my life easier which can be difficult at times with four beautiful children, jobs and starting this calf business(which is going so well). Our lifes have been so busy but we do remember that we love each other and appreciate one another. It's a great thing. Its been 16 years and I truly feel life is great right now.
Other news congratulations to Tony and Bobbi,its a boy. He's due in April how exciting for them.
Lauren got up with me this morning to help feed, Ron worked till 12am so I figured I would let him sleep in a little while longer, well anyways Lauren made us her German Pancakes
(she learned in Family and Consumer Science)(FACS) they're so good
almost tastes like funnel cake. So we ate some and Ron was off to work so I need to do the same.
Hope everyone has a wonderful day!
I'm so grateful for my relationship with Ron he's my best friend and such a great Dad. He's always trying to make my life easier which can be difficult at times with four beautiful children, jobs and starting this calf business(which is going so well). Our lifes have been so busy but we do remember that we love each other and appreciate one another. It's a great thing. Its been 16 years and I truly feel life is great right now.
Other news congratulations to Tony and Bobbi,its a boy. He's due in April how exciting for them.
Lauren got up with me this morning to help feed, Ron worked till 12am so I figured I would let him sleep in a little while longer, well anyways Lauren made us her German Pancakes
(she learned in Family and Consumer Science)(FACS) they're so good
almost tastes like funnel cake. So we ate some and Ron was off to work so I need to do the same.
Hope everyone has a wonderful day!
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Weekend fun
So we got my lawn ready on Saturday to be seeded today.Can't wait to see the rye come up. Thanks Ron and Ronnie. Ron and Travis trenched yesterday so we have water to the shop so handy. Still building pens for the growing calf business that is going so well. I went to Hailie's birthday party Sat. night I can't believe she's 8 already.
Ron stayed home to finish trenching and feed the animals so that was a nice break so I let him sleep in this morning(but it is much easier to feed 14 calves with 2 people).
Dad came up and that was a nice visit. It was nice to visit with my sisters and plan my Halloween party. That will be so fun I love Halloween its my favorite holiday. Maybe because I'll be married 16 years the day before Halloween. Wow! Who would have thunk it!
Thank you Kathie for sending over a roast and everything to go with it I love that on Sunday afternoon I'll put it in the crock pot this morning. P.S. I hope you feel better.
Well back to work I feel guilty when I don't keep up with my blog like Bobbi, and Nicole you're doing so good. Dotti you're another case I know there's lots going on with you, still waiting. Everybody have a great Sunday.
Ron stayed home to finish trenching and feed the animals so that was a nice break so I let him sleep in this morning(but it is much easier to feed 14 calves with 2 people).
Dad came up and that was a nice visit. It was nice to visit with my sisters and plan my Halloween party. That will be so fun I love Halloween its my favorite holiday. Maybe because I'll be married 16 years the day before Halloween. Wow! Who would have thunk it!
Thank you Kathie for sending over a roast and everything to go with it I love that on Sunday afternoon I'll put it in the crock pot this morning. P.S. I hope you feel better.
Well back to work I feel guilty when I don't keep up with my blog like Bobbi, and Nicole you're doing so good. Dotti you're another case I know there's lots going on with you, still waiting. Everybody have a great Sunday.
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