Down Where the Blue Bonnets Grow

Ah, Spring! The air after a good rain, the kids leaping through the barn, and the beautiful Blue Bonnets....Flowers blooming are surely one of my favorite parts of Spring. The younger children will often bring in bouquets of wild flowers and then they place them so tenderly in any jar or cup that they find suitable for holding their precious and most delicate treasures.

Little Lamb

Lambing season has begun. It is such a wonderful time of year. In a couple of days the lambs  will start learning how to play, in a couple of weeks they will be leaping across the green dewy pastures, and in a few months they will be matured little lambs and I will be dreaming of next lambing season.
However, not every lambing season goes flawlessly and sometimes we, as caretakers, must take axtra care for one or another sheep/lamb. This year I am thanking God for His tender mercies and for each lamb that has been born. Mocha, one of our sheep, had triplets this year but decided to pick favorites. In cases like this I will take the little lamb that she regects and care for it myself.
I went to the barn and found out this morning that my little Sopia had not been nursed by her mother. I decided to give her a day and then take matters into my own hands. I went out tonight and found the lamb in the same condition. After some warm formula, 2 ml of Bovi-Sera, one pump of omega 3, this little lamb is very content in my lap. Here is a picture of my sweet little Sopia (meaning -Wisdom) only hours after her birth.

Ducky Days

I've got a duck...I've got a ducky, I've got a ducky todaaaay!!! Well I actually have 12 little duckies. My favorite is this little Mallard. This little ducky's name is Quackers!

Jamie Grace - With You

I can relate to this song! It is very upbeat and silly but the whole A.D.D part is something I totally get. I think I will use this as my new running song.

Horse Training: Jealous

Jealous horses mean extra work for me. Miracle is my "baby" in a way. He knows he is prized in my eyes and I think it has gone to his head a little. Promise on the other hand is just learning that I am truly her friend. It is exciting to see but it means that I need to spend extra time working with her. Every little thing is tested and unless I give her a firm foundation she will not be a sutable riding horse. Because of this I have spent a little less time with Miracle. He is not happy about it to say the least! I worked with him lastweek to find the damage of his jealousy. Lets just say, I think I am making improvement. I'll let you know when I finally get back in the saddle...what a glorious day that will be!

Consuming Fire

 Hebrews 12:29

For our God is a consuming fire.

Horse Training: Promise - My Beautiful Sunshine

I have done it! I have stolen my little darling's heart and I am not about to give it back. She happily follows me everywhere, calls for me while I am gone, and paws at the air excitedly when I return.  I have found myself calling her by many names... Bella, My Beautiful Sunshine, Little bitty (pronouced lil B), Rebel, Cutie, but no matter what I call her she is always going to be my Promise from God.
Today she is my beautiful sunshine...look at the way the sun reflects off her long silky coat! It is simply beautiful.