Better Late then Never!

Sorry Been awhile!

Blaze Update Tonight was the first afternoon or few hours that I turned all three horses out together. Doc just herded Molly away from Blaze Blaze was just happy to eat and be left alone. So I will turn out everyone again in the morning So they can spend the day together. Blaze is getting so much better about the ugly faces and Homer and Blaze are bonding well. I have been so busy this past week and weekend I have not been able to do much on top of that it has been Raining and Boy it was ALOT of rain. The mud is now drying up and we are having the typical march winds. Blaze is getting to be comfortable beside the dog run to the point he likes making them bark at him. Then he turns his butt to them. Drives the Dogs CRAZY! Oh I decided to let Molly and Blaze be in the back pasture together last night. I woke to find out that he has jumped the fence and was in a small wooded Fenced in lot. Blaze is fine a few scratches but nothing major. I walked the fence line and found out that a tree had fallen and Blaze jumped/walked over the fence and that is how he was most likely scratched. Very thankful he was AOK.

I picked up my camera today so much to see and take photos of today the skys where clear and the birds where out and about So I did get many photos I just need to upload the pictures I will get around to it maybe tomorrow.

Well I am a little on the tired side tonight spent most of the day running. Need to start cleaning for Easter dinner. The Inlaws are coming over Very excited to have them come for Dinner.

Be happy be healthy.

PART FROG

Yes! I have Learned that Blaze has some sort of frog gene in his background. That horse Jumps a little log as if he is attempting to jump the grand canyon. Amazing!

Blaze is coming along really great. Today was the first day he felt safe enough to Bask in the sun and sleep I went out and He did not feel threatened of me walking out to rub on him and take some pictures. He just laid there and watched me enjoyed the rub and Watched me walk away. I went out this afternoon to play He Does all his games so well and with very little effort he gets what I ask and he is extremely responsive. So I decided to use my driving harness and do a little ground driving we worked in the Round Pen to make sure he understood what I was going to ask from him. He tried spinning and backing and I just stood there and let him have a temper tantrum and then he realized he was not getting any reaction from me and just stopped. He then decided maybe it was not worth being silly and he moved forward. Blaze responded to the Driving well. I decided to take him out and drive him around the yard and In some new areas to see how he would do. He stopped and looked around and I let Blaze take in all the new surroundings. We moved forward I decided to take blaze for a drive/walk up the drive. Quarter mile trail drive. He did absolutely wonderful. He took in his environment absorbed what was being asked of him. I even had him stop and stand and look around No panic no freak outs calm and Happy ears forward relaxed. It was a wonderful experience for him and I both. I have learned his game though when he does not want to do something he spins or backs or jumps around acting like a goof ball of course me giving no reaction and letting him get over his own issue he seemed to give it up.

As for he Ugly faces he is becoming a little better each day about that. He is now approaching meals a little happier. I did have to drive him off his hay due to an ugly face this morning but he turn licked his lips ear forward and i asked him to come back happily he did and had a better attitude.

Molly is Doing well She is putting her weight back on and I think she loves just being locked in her stall for meals. Not feeling she is going to be chased off her hay. So I do not mind the extra work and She seems to be content with the situation.

Doc has been a little moodier I am hoping that Doc and Blaze get along when that time comes.I guess the dynamics of the new situation has him frazzled but in time he will become use to the situation.

I am still dealing with congestion and cough. It is a nagging cold that just will not release. I feel as if it is part of me now. I am attempting to not let it knock me down to much.

I have been working on a few photos here and there. It is suppose to rain on Friday so that will be the Day I spend working on the computer and getting edits and scans done.

Guess I am going to go kick back and relax.

Be happy be healthy.

Easy Pleazy

Today ended up being one of those days. I am exhausted!

I had a hard time sleeping last night. It felt like when I finally made it to sleep I was waking up and rolling from on side to the other. I finally Got up this morning and made my way out to the Barn to feed. Blaze peeks out of his stall ears forward I can hear Molly nickering and Doc standing at the back pasture fence tossing his head as if to say can you come a little quicker. It took a little bit longer to get Blaze to give me a happy face but he came around. After Every one was fed and watered I made it back to the house. The wind was wiping right through me and it was so cold. So I decided to do a little Laundry and cleaning. Well the cleaning went from Dusting and sweeping to taking everything off of dressers and shelves and cleaning. Then the cleaning sweep went into the bathroom and start packing up everything for the remodel. So I did get much accomplished.

Mom ended up staying home from work so It was nice to have her home today and she fixed an awesome dinner. I grilled some chicken on the charcoal grill so it was like summer in spring.

After Dinner I made my way back to the barn with Homer I cleaned the pasture and the stalls and refilled stall water buckets and Homer Fixed the drip in the water trough the Gasket was put on the wrong way. :-) So that is fixed. Blaze did so much better on the happy face. He would give Homer or I a ugly face we would drive him Far away. He would turn around and look at us like what just happened. He would walk back up to us ears forward and completely a different horse. Every day I see a little different horse. He was so cute last night I let the dogs out and he was up at the back yard and he was like Hey what are you doing out this late. I think he is finding being in turn out all the time with free run of a stall and pasture interesting. Well That is about all that is happening for now. Off to go watch American Idol.

Be happy Be healthy!

A little give

Well today has been extremely busy for me today! I woke this morning with my feet on the ground running!

It was a wonderful morning. Bible study went well. I will miss Monday morning bible Study I have become so close to all those wonderful women. Please continue praying for Leah She is really having much health Issues. She has such a good heart and soul. You can see God shine through her. I really have enjoyed getting to know her and I appreciate all prayers for her. I am hoping to get my tail back in church this week. No excuses for me not to be going. It is where I need to be Sundays Not in the bed catching up on sleep.

~Doctor News~

I went to my Drs appointment. She says I am still sick. Go figure! She did send me for some new meds. Hoping I can kick this last little bit of a cold that is hanging on driving me crazy.

I went by to visit My grandmother. Whom I have not seen since Christmas It was so nice seeing her. She is such a busy little bee so it is hard to catch her home. I prefer her to be busy then sit around waiting to die. It keeps her young!

~Horse News~

Blaze seems to be coming around to me Finally! I guess it is due to me feeding and giving treats. He is giving me so much. I know it is not a lot but it is leaps and bonds for me. He is eating with his ears froward he is taking treats without pinning his ears. When I went out to feed I have been watching him and he really wants to be with you. But I just do not have trust in him yet as a partner I am just getting to know Blaze all in time. I know if you give him an inch he will take 5 miles. So I prefer to keep him at a distance until I can truly trust him! I went down to clean stalls this evening. He met me at the fence This was a First His ears forward and he was happy to see me. Of course I had a little Something for him to snack on. I always carry Peppermints or apples or carrots or Apple wafer horse treats on me. I really want him to know there is no reason to give ugly faces when he is eating. I am sure this has something to do with him being in a herd at some point and feeling threatened not to get his share of food. I have seen this In fields of brood mares and colts. So it is natural But he needs to know that He will get food and there is no need to be ugly. So If he gives a little I give a lot! Oh I am so happy he is pooing normal! Very happy to see this. I have been keeping close eyes on his Poo since arriving. I know crazy I search Poo. I remember when I was an assistant Trainer. The head trainer told me to keep a close eye on the horses Poo because it would tell you what was going on with the Horse. I have always kept that info with me and it is so true. I know that if you see feed in the poo the horse is not getting all the nutrition it needs since it is just passing right through. Poo also holds sand so you can test it to see how much Sand is in the horses system. I know when a horse can be under stress from the way it poos. WOW. Amazing the little things that stick with you through the years. Now since I shared a bunch of Poo info with anyone reading this. I hope you can chuckle since I am!

Hoping the weather is nice tomorrow. We had Thunder showers today So I did not get to play with Blaze. Hoping to get out tomorrow if the weather permits.

May the evening bring many blessing's

Let the challenges Begin

Well I had a extremely interesting day today with Blaze. We played and We wanted to be sure My western saddle had the proper fit for Blaze. He did a great job on ground on line. He is really getting comfortable enough to start trying things But he is finding out really quick Homer and I have much leadership skills to keep him in line. He has so much spring to him. He Loved jumping the barrels! He would do it all by himself. The wind was blowing and beings this was all new he did not spook or get flighty what so ever. He Gives such nasty looks though. Boy We are really having to work with this. Happy horses at play is better for me. He is happy Eating and running and not being asked to do anything.

Well He did great until we saddled him up he stood he checked everything out then his whole demeanor changed. He became energetic but not a normal energy like nervous energy. Homer and I watched Blaze not be able to stop moving. HMM how interesting! Well Homer did get on and ride a little But Blaze just was to nervous so We just wanted him to relax and stand. When he did this Homer got off. I am not sure what is going on there. We will get through it though!

So my goals for this week is to let Blaze know that moving his feet is okay but standing is good as well. All in all Good day I think. Blaze is a smart boy! I am Blessed to have him that is for sure. Homer is Blessed that he has a horse that actually likes to move.

The Dynamics of Molly and Doc are interesting enough. Molly keeping Doc away from Blaze changed to Doc keeping Molly away from Blaze. Of course Doc is just being horrible to Molly Chasing her off her hay so I will be changing the way feeding goes for a while until the herds are fixed. Molly will be locked up during feeding I think she is happy about this idea She just likes being in her stall.

I finally was able to get out and wash our dirty truck today as well. It was horrible! But now it is all shiny and new looking. Our yes and we have rain coming in tonight Go figure!

Well Until next time. Be happy be healthy!

A new partnership Begins

Well today was a great day! I woke this morning. Bright and Early. Went down and fed the kids. Blaze is getting a little adjustment to pinning his ears. If he pins he gets driven away I say no ugly face. So I am sure it will take some time but he will come around I hope! It is so funny when Homer goes out to the Pasture Blaze perks up and comes trotting up to Homer. He is so Homers Horse. He even did the turn the butt and scratch please to Homer. Martha Thank you so much for warning us about that! Well the Farrier came and trimmed all their feet and everyone did a great job! Blaze was the most well behaved. Go figure!

I did play with Blaze this morning. Before the Farrier came and he did really well. Homer is planning to play tomorrow with him. I have caught Homer a few times today just out rubbing all over Blaze I just laugh. We had lunch out doors in the back yard as we where sitting there Molly decides to play in the water trough. I guess it Gave Blaze a few ideas and he decided to get in his 10 gallon trough and play then he picked it up after splashing most of the water out of it and flipped it over. LOL.. Silly thing! Homer and I decided to run to tractor supply and pick up another rubbermaid 100 gal tank. While I was down filling it up when we came home. Blaze picks the hose up and trys to spray me with it. LOL. he has really given me a few chuckles. He is into everything! He walked to the front of the pasture then he turns around and RUNS back to the back pasture. He did this a lot today! Well Molly has made Moo moo eyes at blaze all day today. If he moved she was right there to keep her eyes on him. So Homer and I decided to stick the two of them together. Poor Blaze went up to her thinking ohh a Girlfriend. well Molly was like I do not think so . Ears Pinned and Drove him all the way to the other side of the pasture. he just stood there and looked like What just happened. Then Molly decided it was fun to drive Blaze. He kicked up a few times at her But they finally settled down a Bit. Only because Molly scraped her shoulder from running into a fence post in her driving attempts. Then she decided to back off. I needed to come in so I put Molly back with Doc and Figured I would Give it about a week across the fence and Try and Put Molly with Blaze again. After Molly and Blaze get along fairly well I will switch up and let Doc out with Blaze until the two of them get along well then I will put them into one herd. I Do not want them Ganging up on Blaze. So far I think the pecking order will end up Molly as the Alpha and a swap between Doc and Blaze. Amazing I would have never thought! Blaze is doing so well I think. He is eating and drinking rolling and jumping and running and Bucking and having a grand time so far. Hopefully he will love it as much later as he does now

The Great Adventure

Today was one of those days the meds I have been taking for this darn cold that just is nagging and dragging on thank goodness I feel better just a little congestion not nearly as bad as it was. Any how The meds have been making me sick and today was the Big Day to adventure up to northern Va and Pick up our new baby. Blaze! He is so handsome. Martha and Tony are wonderful people And I know that They are at peace knowing that Blaze has come to a good home. Of course he has settled in well and Doc and Molly seem to Like him a lot. I think we will see how Doc and Blaze do out together. I hope that they can be turned out together and play. I know Molly is going to Do awesome. She is a super trooper!

Blaze's 2.5 hour ride he moved 3 times that we could tell. He did such a wonderful job on the trip. When we came home he came off the trailer Calm cool and collected. Martha has done such a wonderful Job with Him keeping him calm in new situations. He walked around the pasture and found his water and I showed him his boundaries I turned him loose and he went out found a good place to roll. This was very pleasing since a horse that rolls feels comfortable enough to lay on the ground. Made my heart and soul relax!

Blaze went into his new stall and checked out everything. When it came for dinner Homer went out and The two of them seem to be two peas in a pod. So happy for that! Blaze seems to respond to Homer Extremely well. I am glad that we made the decision to Get Blaze. Any how Homer pointed to Blazes stall and locked him in for the night He seemed to be completely relaxed and okay with all the new things going on around him.

New adventured every day now!

Well Off to relax and enjoy the evening!

Plundering through the Day

Yes that is what I have felt like I am achieving these days getting through the day with not much to say for myself. Being sick is not on the top of my list but getting better is. I still have been coughing the past week. This morning i had the flutter come back in my chest. AGH! Such torture. I have another Drs appointment for Monday next week so hopefully something can be resolved if I am still not back to my peppy little self.

As for work I have accomplished photo editing and have that job sent on its way. I am learning so much about myself as a business woman it is kinda interesting. I have learned that I have not tolerance for people who waste my time. When You waste my time or my husbands time I wash my hands of these people. Done with them! I have no desire to ever deal with them in the future and most likely I will not even attempt to work with them if the begged. I find this interesting because it shows how much I have grown as a person to not allow being walked on. It is great to know the only thing allowed to walk on me is my Dog.

Our little baby Chicks are growing so fast. We had to add to there brooding box due to size and we added a few perches for them. They are so funny to watch they will start from one side of the box and run to the other. So cute!

I do have seem to have many things needing prayer these days. God is so good to so many people. We being human all make mistakes. I am praying for a friend who is going through a hard time to make decisions for her self that will not effect her in the long run. It is hard in the situation she is in but I love her know matter what.

Another Blessing is from a friend that has the possibility to go to Romania on a mission trip I pray the Lord will touch people to help her and her husband go over to help the people and children learn lessons of Jesus. She is such a special person to me. She brings smiles to my face when I see her. She has such a wonderful caring and giving heart.

On a different note! Looks like Friday is going to be an exciting Day going to Pick up our new baby. Also I get to see a wonderful friend whom I love dearly and have not seen in over a year in a half. I am sooooooo excited! Farrier is coming Saturday so it is perfect timing. God is Awesome how he lines everything up so perfectly.

Working out well beings I am still coughing no working out for me. I was hoping to get some yoga in but that has not happened yet. I am not Plundering that away. Hopefully will get back to working out soon.

Well time for me to work on my bible study. Since I have been sick I have fallen a bit behind. God is great to give me the ability to take the time out during the day to study his word.

May you all be blessed loved and feel the warmth of God all around you

Friendship

When you think you have your friends and know who they really are you find out soon that the person you thought they where really is not who they are and they really are just using you or taking advantage of the situation.

Sad, Yes! It is something everyone goes through I think. Why are people brought into our lives to be sudden knives in our backs or hearts. They never support who you are as an individual or where your life may be heading. Should you trust these people. Heck no! They are not true friends. They are people you smile you say hello and you keep on walking. If they do not care about you and your well being then you should not spend the energy on them.

I am thankful for the friends I have and they know who they are. Hello friends! I sure hope My friendship is a two way street supportive loving and caring. I never want to be a friend who could be there or will never be there for my friends.

As for me on a personal note went to the Doctors and she informed me that I have a severe cold and an ear infection. Ear is feeling better today Coughing lots today the meds seem to help but they are making me nausea's So I will be happy to be off them but I will be extremely happy to be well enough to sleep all night and stop coughing up a lung. Being sick is not my thing. I am not a good patient. I want to take my hikes and take pictures and have fun. Oh well Guess I will soon. Better get being sick over early before the really nice spring weather is here to stay.

My little chicks are starting to fly now so funny. They will run and flap there wings and jump over the food bowl and run into the side of the box turn around and do the same thing. I am surprised they have no killed themselves how hard they hit but it is so cute. This morning I was in feeding and one flew on top of the waterer. So Now I need to start making a top frame to keep their chicken Butts in the box. Or I will have a bathroom full of chickens. LOL..

Well guess I should go and finish my day!

days to be Down

Well the title should be many days down. This week seems like the week to spend in the bed. Resting recovering coughing sneezing oh boy. I will be glad when It is all over with. But being down does not mean I cannot work in between naps. I had a photo job came in this week and I have steadily been working on editing these photos to get them out by the begging of the week. I think I may have it accomplished soon enough.

Molly seems to be missing me. When I looked out the window she saw me and started shaking her head at me like come out here and love me. :-( I wish I could but I know better then getting out in the air yet. SO patience brings a healing and I will be able to get out and play with the kids soon enough.

The baby chicks are growing they are starting to get little tail feathers. They are just so Cute. Weston gets extremely excited to see the little ones running in the brood box of course they are not sure what to think of Him. He looks at them probably as moving toys. So we keep a close eye when he goes in their room with us.

Well other then that guess I am going to go rest it up. I find it hard to focus with my head pounding from all the coughing. Blah!.

Be happy!

Excitment

I am about to burst and No it is not from the cold I have either. Hoping the Date is set and all goes well I will be bringing Blaze Home on the 13th. So happy So excited I can not wait to get him here and play with him. He is going to be a challenge but I am so up for it. I sometimes wonder where my brain can be at times I am one week ahead of myself. So crazy Its like Slow down enjoy your days. Now I am excited and am ready to jump ahead a week. :-)

I am dealing with a cold. I have fought it off for a week now and it finally has grabbed me to no avail. But it is okay I will get through it coughing and hacking and sanitizing everything as I go from here and there. I am held up in my room Luckily I have a tv and a lap top and photos to edit to keep me busy. Also some great friends to talk to on Face book and E-mail.

The baby Chick's are just so darling. They are getting there wing feathers and they have grown a bit over night. Weston is getting upset that I go in and check on them and he is not to happy with that. We make him sit at the door he will find Baby chicks fun to chase and play with. He is being a good boy though.

Homer is Kind enough to Bring dinner home so I can rest this afternoon and Not worry about jumping up to fix anything for dinner. So I am spoiled today. Guess I should go rest.

Morning wake up calls!

Yes that is what I get for getting baby chicks Morning wake up calls. Bright and early the post office was kindly enough to wait later then usual but my baby's where here and I am so excited I think those cute little baby's are wishing they went to another home HAHA. I go in and love on each of them. Their is something so wonderful about baby animals and God's creations. They are all snuggles warm in the tub until Dad brings home the chic box. He said they did not have time to build I think he forgot. Who knows as long as they have a warm spot to rest and food and water and one crazy lady coming in and kissing there weeeee little heads. They will be Just fine!

This weekend was a wonderful weekend busy as usual. We where attempting to get everything finished then ran out of boards 7 short so Homer and I will run out one morning and pick up the boards needed to finish. We did get the gates hung. Thankfully Homers best friend came out to help he brought his two kids with him. The kids stayed with me and Homer. I Love his kids just so we behaved and lovable. We played on the Wii and Josie was able to go out and brush the horses and play with Molly. The ground is still a little wet but it is drying out one day at a time. Hoping to be dried completely very soon.

The weather man is saying we are expecting 12 inches tues and wed. We will see though! It has been very windy and cold the last few days. Things seem to have died down some and the sun is warming everything the birds and animals I am sure is happy about that the horses are laid out flat sleeping in the pasture so I know they are soaking it up.

Homer is still sick but he is healing. I still have an itchy throat. My ears will bother me every now and again but it will go away soon enough as well.

I am getting extremely excited we are so close to be able to bring home our new baby. I can see the light at the end of the tunnel. I have learned so much patience with this new member coming to the family. I know Blaze will be coming to a safe new home. I still worry about Doc and Him but I am sure in the end all my herd will do well with a little adjustment.

Off to play with my little peeps. :-)