Thankfull

Today, I am feeling thankfull. I am not always good at expressing myself, but I am going to start trying by blogging. So I guess I am going to just start by listing what I am thankfull for.

I am first of all thankfull for all that the Lord is doing in my life. It has been a very difficult year for us but the Lord has been so faithfull. He has given me such a peace in life and has just shown His presence. I am so excited to see what He has in store for the next season of my life. When we have a willing heart He will open doors. I am trying to get get past myself and my own fears so that I have a willing heart so He can use me. I am just filled with joy today because of that.

I am also extreamly thankful for my family. Jeff has been working so hard trying to provide for our family. He has had the Lord doing so much in his life and he has been willing to let the Lord do his thing. It has been amazing.

All of my family and friends have been such a huge support system during this difficult time and I am so greatful for all of their encouraging words and prayers. I am filled to overflowing with love for all of them. Thank you all for your encouragement and support. I love you all.

1 Thessalonians 5:18 Give thanks in ALL circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.

The Horse Wisperer

Hannah has such a gental touch with the horses. She has just fallen in love with them. When they are a little upset, she just reaches out to them and tells them in a very soft voice that everything will be ok, calm down it's just me, and to relax and they do. It is the coolest thing.
When Twinkie was pregnant with the baby, Hannah wanted to see that baby so bad, she asked grandma if we could just go and take the baby out? Grandma said no. Then Hannah says, Well maybe Jesus can. She she wanted to go outside and pray for Twinkie to have the baby. It still took a few more days for the baby to be born. But is'nt the boldness and spirit of children just amazing?
It is hard to beleive that she is growing up so fast. She loves the farm, but has to be in her dress. I can't get her to wear anything eles. But it doesn't stop her from being a tom boy and princess all the the same time.

I just loved this picture, so I needed to share it. That is an ornery face.

Remember when you were a kid?

Ok, I have to tell you that I had a flashback today from when I was a kid. I remember fighting all the time with my brother, he always started it ;), and our mom had an amazing talent for blocking us out. Like, she would not hear anything that was happening.

Well I have learned that I have that talent also. I am trying to think of how you get to that point. I think that it is because my kids, who are 20 months apart (just like my brother and I am), fight ALL THE TIME. I swear if one says the sky is blue the other will say that it is green. Hannah tells Jacob to say something, he says it over and over and over, then she gets mad and yells because he is saying to many times. It goes on all day long, I am not going to even get into the fights over toys, Oh my goodness.

So I think out of servival mode you have to learn to start blocking things out. Sometimes I have people looking at me like "are you going to do anything?" and I don't even notice that it is going on.

I really did not even know or expect it to start this soon. I can tell that they truly love each other and they have their moments where they are sweet to each other, but I think they really love to fight. They do it on purpose.

I just pray that when they are older they are as close as me and my brother. We may have fought alot as kids, but as adults, he is my best friend and I would not know what to do without him.

Hopefully tomorrow will be a better day.

New Ranch Help

We can't pass one of these up without blowing it :)
Jacob absolutly loves all the farm equipment at grandma and grandpa's house. Especially the tractor.

Jacob is grandma and grandpa's new ranch help. He loves it there. He is taking hay to feed Joy. He pushed this thing all by himself for quit a ways. I think his favorite part of being at grandma and grandpa's house is mommy lets him go in the barn and get really dirty. lol.

I have to tell a funny story. This is one of those kids say the darndest things stories. The kids were out with grandma and grandpa in the yard and they were shoveling dog poop so nobody stepped in it. When they were all done, Hannah yells "GOLDIE, (which is the dogs name) WE NEED MORE POOP". She did not want to be done picking up poop. She cracks me up.

So we just got back from having a wonderful visit with my in laws. Thanks for everything. The kids had a great time and I will post more pics later of Hannah with the horses.

"Howdy Partner"

Is that not the cutest face you have ever seen?

So this is the look that she thinks cowboys have. She is my daughter, but she does not get her interest in horses from me. Grandma is sooooo excited because, finally grandchild number 5 has her interest in horses. Hannah keeps telling me that she needs a cowboy hat and boots so she can ride grandma's horses. When she wears this cowbay hat, she gets this look on her face and says "howdy partner". I think she needs some straw to stick out of her mouth :)

Hello Blogging World

Ok, this is my first try at blogging. My best friend, who has really been more like a sister to me, has had me reading her blog for a while now, and she has finally talked me into starting one. I love being able to watch her kids grow up and hear of their daily life. Now she will finally get to see my kids grow. Love you Tarrah, this is for you :)