Arbuckle Wilderness

For Michael's Birthday we went to Arbuckle Wilderness & Turner falls. We had a really great time.

Molly update

Someone was jealous and had to get a pic taken

She still hates me!

See........Molly's hair grew back. She looks more like a poodle everyday.

garden update

Have no idea what this is?




Zucc......squash




Yellow squash

Corn

watermelon

Watermelon

Pineapple

Bailey & sunflowers

I know..........it needs weeding

Here's the current status of my garden. Besides being "half" weeds, it's doing good. Better than I expected actually. I can't wait to eat the watermelon and the corn. We got fresh pineapple and I decided to plant the tops to see if they would actually grow and they are! Thats funny!

New Additions to the family

Yes, the Magness family has added guinea pigs! Just what we needed! More animals. Bailey has wanted a pet of her own for a long time. We went on our "Weekly Sunday visit" to the pound and they had these critters. They are really sweet (if you can call a member of the rodent family sweet). They squeak and make cute noises. Arissa named hers Jake( the one on the right) and Bailey named hers Bugsy (the one on the left). They are fun to play with but make a HUGE MESS! I need to find an alternative to cedar/pine chips. Any suggestions? Anyway..........I think the people at the pound are happy to see us each week because we end up adopting something. We've gotten chickens, goats and dogs from them. It's not a farm if you don't have lots of animals right?

4th of July

I went to the Lake for the fourth. Michael stayed home because Justin was on leave and in town. It was rainy at the lake. They cancelled the firework show that they usually have. But it was relaxing. It was nice to spend the weekend with my family. I don't get to see my brother very often. None of us had kids. It was just adults. THAT WAS NICE! I am anxious to get my kids up there too. I'm sure they had fun with their dad.

Murder at the farm

Michael and I went out to feed my dogs and tend to the chickens yesterday around 6pm. I noticed that Star (my dog) was loose. About that time Michael yelled that something had gotten the chickens! Well I instantly knew who it was. Star did it. I ran back to the chicken coop and all around were dead chickens. It looked like CSI. Bodies everywhere! Michael was very upset! We do have 2 hens, 1 rooster, and my duck left. I feel sorry for my little duck. He's already gone thru a snake attack and now a dog attack. Don't get me wrong I am upset too! I raised 14 baby chicks and now I only have one of them left. Who knew you could get so attached to chickens? Anyway, I'm mad at Star but I know she's just doing what animals do. It's just her animal instincts. She didn't even eat the chickens she just killed them for sport. Poor chickens. I know you're in chicken heaven somewhere. You will be missed! cluck cluck

My garden

See my little sunflower? Yeah I know it's drooping.


Isn't it pretty!

This is the "after" pic

This is the "Before" pic

Michael and I planted a garden about a month ago and it's really doing good. Don't ask me what's planted where, but, somewhere in it is eggplant, corn, watermelon, pumpkin, tomatoes, squash, & green beans. Possibly cucumber too. Half those things we don't eat but its been fun watching them grow. I also planted sunflowers. I Have one little flower trying to bloom. I'm really proud of it. I just hope we can keep them watered in the terrible heat that we've been having.

"DDIY" (don't do it yourself)

not so bad.........just wait.

what the hell? what is it?

She's giving me the "stink eye"

ok, so I never said I was a dog groomer. I decided to cut my dogs hair, or should I say "shave" my dog. Yep, another bright idea gone bad. My poor, poor little poodle. YES, SHE'S A POODLE! Although you'd never know it with the hack job I did on her. Sorry Molly. I promise it will grow back! I got Molly because I knew Poodles didn't shed. I just didn't realize that their hair doesn't stop growing and they have to be groomed. How was I supposed to know? And what is it with dogs paws? Michael tried to hold her so I could buzz them. Yeah right.....she looks like she has ankle socks on! I just gave up on her. Can you tell? If I took her to the groomer now to "fix" her hair cut, they'd probably turn me in for abuse! Oh well, that's life. You gotta laugh at yourself. I do it on a daily basis! Sorry Miss Molly!

Swimmer's ear

Well, Last night Bailey came to me crying about her ear. Her ear was almost swollen shut. I figured she had an ear infection or maybe swimmer's ear. The kids have been in grandma's pool alot this week. I loaded her up and we headed to the emergency room at 10:00pm. We didn't get seen until around 12:30 ish. The doctor said it was swimmers ear and sent us on our way with a script. We finally got home and in bed around 2 AM. Man, am I tired today. I am ready for some more zzzzz!

Birthday follow up

Well, I survived my birthday. My husband took me to see Land of the Lost. We went to the Warren and sat in the balcony. We had a very nice waitress that gave me a free "drink" for my birthday. The food was good. It was really fun and I hope that we can do that more often. Michael and I then went out to a bar for a few hours. We haven't "gone out" in three years. I had fun two-stepping with my hubby. Thanks for all you did for me. I had a great time, I love you Michael.

IT'S MY BIRTHDAY!

This is my attitude today. WHY? Because it's my birthday! Why do we spend our entire childhood wishing to be "older" and when we get "older" we wish we were younger? Kids ..........enjoy your childhood! It goes by so fast! Anyway, I'm not going to tell you my age. I tell my kids that I'm 29! I won't admit to anything else. Ha Ha. I am thankful for all the years God has granted me on this earth. I would have never thought my life would be the way it turned out. I love my husband, my kids, and my family dearly. My goal now is that by my next birthday I will be: healthier, happier, and love more!

Yes, We're Rednecks!!

Well, Colts tournament didn't go well. It was single elimination and we lost our first game. Actually we got SPANKED! Anyway, when we got home Michael had gone to the animal shelter (we usually go every weekend ) and they had 2 goats. So now we have 2 goats, a male and a female. Or should I say a Nanny and a Billy to be politically correct. They are tied up or chained in the front yard! YEP, you read right....2 goats chained in the front yard. We'll be lucky if we have any yard left in the morning. Pretty soon we will have a full fledged petting zoo. Lets do a head count shall we..........we have a donkey (blueberry), 3 inside dogs ( Millie, Molly, & Cheyenne), 2 outside dogs ( Star & Gracie), 7 chickens ( had more but they got out), a duck, a bearded dragon (Rocky), 2 cats (Chewy & Slim), and now 2 goats. Whew......thats alot. Well, I'm attaching pics. I tried to take them with the "night setting" on the camera and they stink. But here they are. Enjoy.