Wednesday WhereAbouts

 Lately Ive been a little busy doing things that are not in my day to day routine.  I must say I have been enjoy this and wonder why I havent tool time out to do some of these things more often. NO wonder Ive been burnt out lately...because I havent took time to do something different and change it up.

                 I gave my nails a little sparkle. You know I love anything with glitter or sepquins.

    I decided to try this eye look. I was sitting on the counter with my feet in the sink like always but had the laptop beside me trying to look and do. The Farmer walked by and after giving me a crazy looked ask "What are you doing?" Then I showed him what i was trying to do, he thought I was LoCo.  I probaly am. HaHa

                              I was trying it all out...something different is always fun to try right?
                                                   You will never know if you dont try.

                               I am not fond of these mirrow pictures but it was my only choice, HaHa 
            I figured while I was doing upgrades I might as well do my hair. I was trying out the difference
                                              my hair responded to the 2 sizes of curling irons.

             I grew balls and got my TuffGirl on and hopped onto Marvick {Farmers Anniversary present} We havent rode him since he made it here we have been to busy and just put it off but we just had to make time and just do it.  He did very well and was a pure joy to ride.  {I know balls isnt classy....sorry just thought it fit}

           Since he did so well I decided to take him out of the round pen and into the arena and gave him a shot a the barrels and poles. I just love how smooth and gentle he is. I also surprised how quiet he is being with so young. {Horse language...Quiet means- horse or pony that is calm and mannerly}

While Im adding new things to my days I am also working on a desk that my papaw made Maci. I have been staining and coating it and found an old chair to redo and will post once finished.

                                      Where have you been? Whatcha been up to?

Dont be tardy for the Party

Justin and Christi's had their Engagement party Saturday night and we all had so much fun and everything was really nice. The slide show was bitter sweet seeing how everyone has grown and changed. The food was delicious. It was a Southern inspired from Seafood to Pulled Pork. The wonderful family and friends who hosted this went well out of their way and a great big Thanks!

         Farmers parents, Bride to be-Christi, Farmers brother-Justin, Farners sister Ashley,
         and the Farmer and myslef.

                                  

 
                          Mother-n-Law with her 2 daughter-n-laws and cut off grandkids lol

                        

                                                   Gracie, Maci, Mauri, & Rhett

                                                   Fun crazy girls having a good time

This family picture totally cracked me up....Maybe we should of took it before the party instead of after

Its Ok

My brother-n-law and soon to be sis-n-laws' engagement party is this Saturday and I have no clue what I'm going to wear

I haven't finished Maci's desk and I said I would have it completed this week

I didn't start my Sparkpeople on Monday when I know I should because Hello the wedding will be here before I know it and I seriously need to get this jiggle gone

I have to sick kids with ear infections that I had to take to Dr Tuesday and get shots

Need to deep clean my house but don't want to

My yard looks crazy due to the dogs digging in my flower beds

I still have a fall mesh wreath on my front door that I never use and why am I just now noticing this? Why didn't I think to put my Christmas one up?

 I haven't been really good at my blog here lately

Repeat that again Please.....

I am at the Bakery picking up a cake for the Farmers Mamaws 71st birthday and when I get back in my vehicle I notice I have a missed call and a txt from the farmer that said "call me now, hurry" I was in a panic because Rhett was with him and it just didn't sound good. When I called he said "Hey, Babe don't pick up dinner because I just bought some cows and we are going to leave as soon as you get home and go to Alabama to pick them up." repeat that now please...brain was like wait what? But I'm always up for a road trip so I picked up the girls from school and headed home to pack. Mauri doesn't like to travel long distances if there isnt a plane involved so she stayed with her MiMi.
We had a lot of fun, we stayed in Birmingham for the night got up and drove to Horton to pick up our load of Herefords.

           Maci decided to take a quick pic and I think I am trying to tell her something.... haha

Friday Favorites

           I love this Coffee mug...Bling, Farming, & Coffee need I say more

      
          I am currently reading this book so far so good. Want to read this to my girls

      My favorite and thanks to TJ Max I only paid 36.00 for the big bottle

   Found this picture on pinterest and it brought alot of wonderful memories of my childhood. We have a little store that still carries these bottles and my kids love getting them as well but we change Coke to Dr. Pepper

So what did you think about last nights episode? 

Were you schocked it wasnt Daniel or did you know it was Tyler?

Who do you think did it?

I was so wrong I thought that Tyler was going to come back and shoot Daniel.

Now Im thinking that the Japan man shot Tyler and now Daniel is going to take the blame just like David Clark did. My mom thinks it is Emily who shot him and my friend thinks it is the Grandpaw so it is so crazy how we all have different therories.  

Fly Over States

One of my favorite songs at the moment is by Jason Aldean....Fly Over States and I thought this would be a perfect title to this post.

Monday morning the Farmer and 15 other Farmers chartered a plane to Illinois to visit the John Deere main headquarters. He got to see the start to finish the assembly line on how to make John Deere Equipment. He also went to the Planter Factory and Combine Factory. He was like a lil kid in a candy store. It snowed the whole time he was there and had to even get snow blowers to blow off the runway before they could take off to come home. Quick trip left yesterday and came back today, now he is spoiled with private plane. 

          The bus pulling up to the plane getting ready to take them to the main head quarters

             Farmer said this is a Toy tractor and stands about 3-4 feet tall. He tried to buy it for Rhett but
                                       they said it is not for sale and wouldn't even budge.

          Maci had another check up at the Orthopedic office and in just 3 weeks she can ride Bentley again,
                      she is so anxious to get back on him and go. It has been 3 months since she has rode.
                                             Here are my silly Valentines while waiting for Dr.

Maci giving Bentley his Valentines present....Reese's heart

Happy Valentines Day

Friday Favorite...Im obsessed

I am trying to get healthy....well the truth is I'm trying to loose weight because I have the Farmers brothers wedding and I want to rock my bridesmaids dress, shower dresses and all the other parties. Plus it is summer time and I know I need to shed a few for bathing suit time.
As I was on the hunt for what I should do because exercise and I aren't friends I think I would rather have the stomach virus or flu than exercise. So I knew I need to eat healthy that way I wouldn't have to exercises that much lol.
 I came across this blog Fitting Back In and feel in love with her story. She also has Kelly's Healthified Kitchen. I knew it was a sign when I saw her name :)

Kelly cooks smart and healthy with tons of flavor. Just because she is cutting calories doesn't mean she is cutting flavor. Her blog is so helpful from her Detailed-Meal-Plan which is a packet that includes for the week: meals, shopping list, and if you want to do it all in one day or you can do it each day. I'm in love with the fact that I can get this packet and have all the meals I am going to cook for that week with grocery list and a step by step prep and cook guide.
My brain is so excited and overwhelmed with such wonderful things I cant describe it all in this post. Please stop by her blog and check it out you will be in love and amazed at all the helpful things to make your week easier and get healthy at the same time. She also lets you in on her weight loss journey. this smart girl has really got it going on.

What Im pinning Wednesday

This desk/nook area in kitchen is a wonderful idea because that's where most of our family is 24/7.I don't know why but we all seem to meet or stay in the kitchen 90% of the time. We hardly ever spend time in the living room unless it is a  movie night. Right now the office in our house is in its own room and all of our pens, papers, makers, you know that kind of stuff is in there and we are usually going in the office and being what we need to to kitchen and doing whatever at the bar or table because that's where everyone is. So this would be perfect because everything is is right in the kitchen and no going back and forth. It would just be so handy. I would love to make the back cork board that way I could pin up things.

This is a great idea for a fun and different birthday gift.

This is your day! TAKE 5 because you need no REISEN To celebrate and turning 30 is nothing to SNICKER about. In fact, this is when you have BUTTERFINGERS And your mind starts playing TWIX on you. You’re WHATCHAMACALLIT isn’t working properly, You’ll do things NOW & LATER And forget them both. You’ll even begin to swear on PAYDAYS that You made 100 GRAND when in fact It was only SKITTLES. So when looking back on the days of your life, Remembering all the SMARTIES and NERDS And those AIRHEADS on 5th AVENUE. Think of the fun shared with your friends And all the CHUCKLES you shared with your 3 MUSKATEERS and MR GOODBAR. Because whether at the SNO CAPS or a SYMPHONY You’ve been a LIFESAVER to so many. Hope your birthday leaves you with GOOD N PLENTY. Happy Birthday!

I am in the process of making this on a wall in our house. My kids are always asking why I throw their stuff away and my answer is always the same...I don't like stuff! Besides you still have the memory right? Well this has fixed that problem, I love how they can be happy that Mommys not throwing away their stuff and I am making them happy by keeping it and not having OCD panic attacks for clutter.  I ordered the vinyl letters from Etsy and when it comes it and I get it finished I will be sure to post a picture.

Isn't this hilarious? As soon as I saw this I cracked up then knew I had to send it to my Mother-n-Law, yes you heard me I sent this to my MIL. We have a really good relationship and I knew she would get a kick out of it too. Needless to say she loved it as much as I did!

 I found this  The Small Things Blog

You can find so many cute ways to do you do and the best part is there is always step by step instructions and video. I have found so many great useful tips and always excited to see what the next post is going to be.
Not only is she a genesis but look how gorgeous she is.

I have been trying to find a picture or art canvas for for entrance way and wanted it to be Ranchy and Rustic. I love the old red barn and of course the donkey, we have 2. I am on the hunt for something similar to this that I can buy give my entrance a lift.

Happy Pinning!

Weekend Recap

Like Bret Michaels always says: Whatssa goin on? 

With it calving season here on the Ranch we are always on the watch for new calves to hit the ground.

While school is in I love and I do mean I live for Fridays. I know that if we have no plans for that night I like to get my dinner finished or at least started before I leave to pick up the girls from school. So Rhett and I decided to make Spaghetti & Meatballs. I just love this lil Punk! Totally melts my heart

We are so in love with Netflix and currently cant get into Heartland. Its a TV series about a Ranch and the Mom died in car wreck while trying to rescue a horse and daughters are taking care of the Ranch with the help of her Papaw. It started in 2007 I think but just found it and playing catch up. Only 2 seasons are on Netflix so we ordered the rest of the seasons. We had 0 plans so that meant we would be piled up for the night.

When it got really dark we went to check out the new arena lights and see if it truly lit up the while arena like we were told. The kids ran wild and loved the light, they could play all night long.

Mauri & Wrangler

  Saturday was another no plans day. Wow we had the while weekend nothing to do no where we had to go. Cant even begin to tell you how excited I was. After sleeping in we did a routine cow check and look what we found: another newborn calf. This is Chubby's 3 boy. She has had one every February

Isn't he just cute...I love newbies.

Yes the Farmer did a check and notice I said he, haha

Sunday...Funday

I'm a Manning fan so its who else would I be pulling for?

I cant stand weird TomBoy so it was huge to beat him AGAIN!!!

While the game was going on I did a little browsing and found myself a little Valentines present

and that was my lazy weekend.

One alive on the H5

On our daily cow check we found this little precious thing.

This is our first calf from our other bull aka Woody {Rhett named him,can you tell he loves Toy Story}

Sorry for the bad pictures but all I had was my iPhone. Didn't expect it.

I am so in love with him and he is the sweetest thing. He is so gentle and curios usually they are a little timid and the Momma isn't going to having that but not the case this time. He is so gentle I am thinking about going ahead and start working with him so in time he can be the kids show cow. 4H here we come. I always loved 4H. I think when they took out God and 4H out of school that's when our kids got bored and ventured on to try adventurous things. Some schools no longer has 4H OCS is one of them. Such a shame!!!

Momma and baby boy is doing great and the milk is plentiful and calf is sucking so that is an A+.
I think this is by far the prettiest calf we have ever had. Our bull is black and white so we were surprised when it was red. the kids are in heaven playing with the newest member to the H5 Ranch family. We are in the process of naming him so if you have any suggestions.
Only bad thing about living on a farm is when we have a calf and the kids holler at their daddy to check and see for balls or no balls. What happened to girl or boy? I have to correct this...kids please don't go to school and tell your teacher your Daddy had to lift the cows legs to look for balls. Needless to say I went to my trusty Amazon and ordered:

and

Hopefully this will help better than me repeating myself and wasting my breathe.

Hope you have a Blessed Weekend and a look at another Gods creations

Tag your It

Two of my new sweet blogger friends Alysson Cupcakes & Candy Canes
 and http://thisgritstale.blogspot.com/ tagged myself in a little fun facts tag along. Go on and head over to thier blogs and check it out you will not be disappointed.

 Here we go!
1.  You must post the rules.
2.  Post 12 fun facts about yourself on the blog post.
3.  Answer the questions the tagger set for you in their post, and then create 12 new questions for the people you tagged.

4.  Tag 12 people and link them on your post.
5.  Let them know you’ve tagged them!

12 Fun Facts:

1. I am a Lefty

2. My hair should fall out as much as Ive done to it. Ive been bleaching it since I was 15 and working at a hair salon.

3. I have to have lipgoss or my lips feel weird

4. When I get on Pinterest I want to either decorate my whole house or go shopping

5. since going Vegas to the NFR I have became obsessed into making this a yearly thing. We are planning our trip for this year

6. I have recently became obsessed with gypsy style fashion, headbands, fringe, funky and fun

7. I love Luxury things but I am smart about getting them if it isn't in my budget and really want it I will search ebay or anything I can find to get a better deal and fit my budget. Although I can be totally fine with the simple things also.

8. I am a hermit. I love being at home and having nothing to do or nowhere to go.

9. I am a Reality TV Junky

10. My cat has 21 toes and his name is Vegas

11. I dont know what it is but being in the cow pasture with the cows is so peaceful

12. This might be a little much but...I had to help the Farmer with a cow that was in labor and having trouble..Yes I pulled my first calf last year. Not as gross as it looks when you are in the moment of life or death for the Momma or baby.

Allyson's Questions:

1.  What is your favorite blog…or blogs?
They are all on my the side of my blog there is way to many to name
2.  What do you really look for in a friend?

Someone who I can have fun with

3.  What is your word of the year?

Ranchy...the Farmer and I have been using it alot lately.  Basically means gross, awful, not right
Someone who is wearing socks with sandals.... Ranchy   
4.  What is your favorite part of blogging?

Meeting new blogger friends who would actually be my bestie if we lived closer
5.  What do you look for in a great blog?

Something I can relate to
Jeremiah 29:11

"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."

7.  What is your favorite movie and why? Home Alone, I can recite every word. When I was little always loved it and still til this day cant change the channel when it is on

8.  Do you have a favorite or go-to outfit (casual, dressy, or otherwise)?

When I can get it figured out what to wear I always fall back to my dark jeggins, and grey 3/4 sleeve Jessica Simpson Tunic, and boots 

So now you know when I am having a what to wear problem

9.  Who is your celebrity crush?
Hands down..Channing Tatum & Paul Walker

10.  Who in your family inspires you and why?
Cheesy but true..My farmer. He is the selfless person I know and always puts us before everything. Everything he does he does it big. When he loves he gives his whole heart, when you want to know something like it or not he will tell you. He is all no quit, the determination and grit he has amazes me. When it comes to Fatherhood I cant say enough. I love the bond they have with each other. He our Rock.

11.  What is your preferred pet?
Cows, they are peaceful and super easy.

12.  Are you a late-sleeper or an early-riser?

Def Late sleeper. I wish I was a morning person because I feel that I could get going earlier and get things accomplished sooner. When I wake my brain doesn't work until Ive been awake for an hour.

Ruth's Questions:

1)  what is your favorite book?

A Woman after Gods own Heart

2)  What is your favorite Disney movie?

Hard one..Young Black Stallion

3)  What is your biggest fear?

Losing my family

4)  What Sex and the City character are you most alike?

Has to be the redhead...Miranda

5)  What is your favorite season?

Spring and its coming very soon the weather is cool and everything is starting to bloom and grass is green and I can open my windows and let the breeze

6)  What did you dream of becoming as a kid?

I always played office so I guess some kind of business woman. LOL

7)  What is your favorite vacation spot and why?

Vegas during the Nation Finals Rodeo

8)  What is your favorite magazine?

People it is even my homepage on my computer

9)  What is your favorite past time?

spening time with my BFF LeighAnn, its been 10 1/2 years since she has passed

10)  What is your favorite TV show?

Revenge and I cant wait until it comes back on. Its killing me

11)  What is your biggest pet peeve?

slow drivers, if you drive slow fine just get out of my way please and FYI you don't have to come to a complete stop to turn..yes yes Amen

 

My questions:

1. What store do you shop at the most?

2. What is at the top of your wish list?

3. Favorite food?

4. Favorite Vacation?

5. What is your trick for making heels comfortable or any shoes feels comfy?

6. If you could spend one day with anyone dead or alive who would it be?

7. What are you looking forward to the most of 2012?

8. What is your secrets or tips on getting energy?

9. What is 1 thing you cant live without?

10. If you had a private jet waiting for you where would you go?

11. Is there anything you are obsessed with at the moment?

12. Do you have any organizing or cleaning tips? Or any cleaning routines you swear by?

 

Tag your IT.....

I didn't name 12 people because I would love to hear from all of you