Hurray, I am back

 Mr. Chico was taking a nap.  He had to look up see what I was doing though.  We have had to let his halter out twice he is growing so fast.

Our pasture of mostly mustangs under their morning tree.  If my lense was just a little stronger it would have been best.  Sage is enjoying herself out there.  She will be there until I get home from the cruise.  Then back to work for you missy.

I finally got pictures to load but if the will print onto the blog, I will know I accomplished something.

Bob's brother is not doing so well so we will be going to see him tomorrow before he goes to surgery on Monday.  he is very worried and stressed.

Blessings to you all.

Lea

I don't know what happened yesterday.  I could not get the picture smaller no matter what I did.  I don't know if its blogger or my computer.  Anyway, it was what it was.

Just a short word - Bob had his surgery today and is doing well.  Day surgery is certainly in and out.  He is in some pain but nothing like he expected.  Partly due to better living with pharmaceuticals.  Good neighbors are helping with the chores.  I can handle it all but the pigs.  5 gallon buckets of goat milk are heavy.  Bless Shannan and Ron. 

That was my day.  Sage came up when I was feeding Ditto and Rosie and wanted some attention. I petted and loved on her and gave her a treat.  That made me feel really good. 

Blessings to you all.

Lea

Can not get a picture to load so a few words about where we have been and I hope at some point to be able to load the pictures.

Our oldest daughter turned 50 last Saturday and her husband and friend planned a large birthday party for her.  She is so beautiful and I don't believe she thinks that.  Love her so much and we went to help her celebrate.  It does not seem like 50 years have gone by and they placed that precious little bundle into my arms.  She was very small and utterly beautiful.  After two boys she was an answer to my prayers.  She was a special baby, never gave us a moment of worry.  She walked early (8 months 4 days) and talked early and was totally potty trained by 20 months old.  She has been the light of my life since she was born until now.  She was a second mama to our two younger children.  I knew she would be a good mother and have a large family and she does.  6 boys and 1 stepson, 1 daughter in law and 3 sweet grandchildren.  She got her girls that way, 2 of them.  Not that Nathaniel is not darling too.  I wanted to tell her how special she was to me this weekend but did not have a moment alone with her.  Lord bless her and keep her and speak to her in Your still small voice how beautiful and talented she is.

I am in a quandary.  I need to make some decisions about Sage.  I love her so much and she loves me.  However, I am not as spry as I was and she may be too much for me.  I am praying and wondering and crying and praying and wondering, etc.

I got my large suitcase down today to start packing.  I leave home in 16 days for Nikki's, my sister comes the next Friday, and Saturday the 13th. we venture on our cruise.  Honestly I am a little scared.  Have never done anything like that.  How do I act, how do I dress, every question anyone has asked, I am asking my self.  How will I know what to do when we get to the place where the ship is, I am feeling a little nervous about it all.   I am just a country girl.  Lord help me.

What a goofy blog this is.  Sorry.

Blessings,

Lea

For some reason this is the only picture that loaded and I am too tired to fight with a computer tonight.  He is a sweet little guy.  Today he and mama went to a pasture for the day.  He stuck pretty close to his mother.  Her last baby tore around when we let them out the first time.  Not Chico.  He never left Rosie's side.

We went on out ride but I did not get to ride Sage.  She was being so naughty I was afraid.  I rode Raven and Bob walked with Sage for a time.  I have to get over this fear.  Lord help me.

If the thunder and lightening would let up I could go to sleep.  Bob is snoring away and here I sit cringing every time the lightening flashes.  The rain will be very good for the crops though.  Especially the grain farmers.  They needed the water.  I hope it is falling where it is needed.  Our pastures will be drinking it up in big gulps.

I had a perm today but am wondering if I am happy with it or not.  Maybe tomorrow I will know.  LOL

Blessings and good night,

Lea

 Chico's little white nose..  It is so cute.  I kiss it but he does not like that so much.

 Five days old here.  He kind of was down on his hind pasterns at first but today he is walking upright.  That is a relief.  I couldn't remember if our other babies had done that or not.

See the swirls on his forehead.  I will be wondering if the circles will stay or go away as he gets older.  He is a cutie for sure.

I am going to post directions to our Mustang Ride tomorrow AM here as well as on Face book.  Can't remember the entire name of the place but it is Saltese something or other.  Going east on I90, take the Barker Rd. exit, Left on Sprauge to Henry Rd..  I think that only turns one direction.  Go 1 to 2 miles to the trail head .  There is a pit toilet and a gravel parking lot that will accommodate a lot of trailers.  From Idaho get off the freeway at the Liberty Lake exit, left back over the freeway to  E. Country Vista Dr.  2nd. light, about 1 mile to Henry Rd., turn L.  Hope you can make it.

I am hoping to ride Sage.  We will see.  There has to be a first time and last summer I did ride her on trails so I should not be so leery.

Blessings,

Lea

Our youngest grandson Isaac.  He is so photogenic.  I love to take pictures of him. 

Rosie and Chico.  This is the picture I posted on Face book so have seen it and some have not. I will take new pictures of him today.  He is a little character.  He does not like being caught nor does he like his halter but we put it on him during the day.  He has the tiniest little feet.

I went out a while ago to take some pictures of a really huge Sand hill Crane sitting in out pasture.  Sage followed me with her nose practically on my shoulder.  I haltered her and put her in a pen up by the round pen so when I go out to work with her she will be close by.  I love it when she attaches herself to me like that.

Friday we have a Mustang Club and anyone else who wants to come, ride at Signal point.  11:00 at the trail head..  I need directions so I will find them and post them tomorrow.

Blessings,

Lea