Clothes Galore

from Auntie Jen & Uncle Matt

 Well needless to say this little one is already getting spoiled by family members. This is only a fraction of what she has received. I have more clothes for her than I have anything else. I still need to get all the big items. I have no diapers, crib, changing table, car seats, stroller, play pen. Pretty much I have nothing except a few outfits and one or two blankets. Oh I also have the cutest pacifiers, one is a cow and one is a lamb.

I feel like I am SO behind because I really don't have much for her and she will be here in 3 months!!!! She will be looking super cute in all of the outfits, so that is good. Heck, I have already made her 8 headbands to rock!! It helps I am super crafty. I would love to make a bunch of onesies, but I haven't gotten around to it yet.  Everyone is telling me not to stress and wait til after my baby showers to see what I get so that way I don't go

Outfit for next summer from Auntie T & Uncle Richie

 out and over spend or get doubles. I guess my issue is I don't expect people to buy me & the baby all these things. Don't get me wrong I have beyond appreciative of EVERYTHING that people are sending and giving me and the baby. And I love everything that we get. I guess I like to be prepared and I feel like I am in NO way ready for this baby to get here. But I guess 3 months is still along way away. Maybe I should freak out more in October.

First footie PJ's

I am over the top that my 3 dearest friends are throwing me a shower in September!! I feel so lucky to have them in my life and them want to do this for us. I honestly just can't wait to see everyone. Cause the shower is right before the wedding. So I get to see some of my favorite people twice while I am home. But one the best parts is TWO parties!!! One is for a new baby in the family and one is a wedding!! Not my wedding it's Richie's. Don't ask when Mark and I are getting married cause I have NO CLUE. He needs to go shopping and ask first before we even know when we are getting married.

For now we are enjoying every moment. And we are so grateful for everything that everyone is doing for us!!! 

Love this from Auntie T & Uncle Richie

100 days til D day

  
Well in case those haven't figured it out I have 100 days give or take until the BIG day!! In November Mark and I will welcome a bundle of joy to our crazy live together. We can't be more excited! I know I am super nervous yet excited. I am nervous cause we really don't have much done. Our biggest task of moving into a bigger place is done (thank goodness) now the unpacking and buying baby stuff comes. Yippie. The next 100 days are going to be busy with work, bridal showers (for Tanya), fairs, baby showers, flying, weddings and 4-H week. Maternity leave might just be a well needed break cause the fall is busy here at the office.

I still can't believe that in 100 days someone will call me mom. There was a time that I was told that I wouldn't be able to have them with out lots of drugs if at all. And well SURPRISE I got pregnant. We weren't planning it, it has been a happy surprise filled with lots of shock and dismay that's or sure. I think the biggest blessing was that I found out for sure and got to see the first ultrasound on my Gram's birthday. I believe that  she somehow had her hand in all of this from above. I wish she was here to see her in person but I know she will be there with me that day and every other day.

It's still unreal to see my belly starting to pop or feel movements. But its real and here to stay. :) This kid is joining a large family thanks to Mark's side. She will have an older brother (mark's son) and 6 first cousins and countless second cousin. On my side she will be the second grand baby and have one first cousin and a few second cousins. But on my side some of my family isn't blood but family by choice which is the best and in that case she will have PLENTY of "cousins' to play with. 

I can't wait to see what she looks like and who she takes after. But I can wait she still has some more cooking time to do.

Fair Time is Fun Time!!

Well it is that time of the year again!! My hometown fair is starting this week. It's been 20 years plus (man I am old) since I entered my first item into the fair. Sadly I haven't been the last 2 years but thats ok I can root from afar! I am excited to hear how my dad's lambs do!! I wish they would bring back the adult enteries so my dad could enter his prize tomatoes or my mom and her awesome apricot jam. But what I really miss was the GREAT scarecrow contest they had! Some change is good but some times tradition is the way to go!! But no matter what good luck to everyone at SCCF this year!! 

Sheep Show is getting close

 More pictures of my dad's sheep. I can't say enough how proud I am of raising lambs for local 4-H and FFA kids in Santa Clara County. The best part of these sheep is that they get to compete in their own class at fair called Bred & Fed. The class is for only those animals that were bred and raised in Santa Clara County. It also gives the kids another chance to make it to the Champion round.

This lamb looks awesome and from what I hear looks even better in person if you can believe that! I can't wait to hear how this little guy and his owner do at the county fair next week.

I am also super proud of my dad. He is VERY hands on has a breeder. He does a ton of follow up on the lambs and even attends the showmanship practices. He just loves the kids that show and is VERY supportive. I know my dad was beyond supportive of me and my brother growing up and showing and it is carrying on with the younger generation of showers that aren't even related to us. My dad is just very much into the community and giving opportunities to those city kids who may not have the chances to be apart of agriculture like he did growing up.

I can't wait to hear how this lamb and kid do at fair. I know they have both worked hard to get where they are at. And I just hope the judge can see the hard work and make it pay off for the lamb owner. I would also love to see that lamb make it to Champion Round not only for the kid to be recognized but also for my dad to be able to get his picture and the recognition as the breeder.

My dad puts in alot of time and dedication to the lambs and the ewes. Now he is even added a ram to the collection of his little flock so he is BEYOND excited for all the possibilities he has as well as what the 4-H and FFA kids have in the community. I also know the neighborhood enjoys the lambs in the spring when they are bouncing around. Its the highlight of the neighborhood the lambs. 

Can't wait for next week especially Tuesday its Lamb show day!!! Cross your fingers and say a little prayer that all the kids do well and the judge is fair!

National Day of the American Cowboy!!

This Saturday July 27, 2013 marks the 9th annual celebration of the American Cowboy. But as everyone knows we celebrate the cowboy every day and at every rodeo event in the United States.

As many know being a "cowboy" is a way of life not a part you play on a weekend. The cowboy lifestyle is making a living off the land and respecting it as well as others. The cowboy and cowgirl have deep roots in their religion and a deep faith in the land to provide for them and their livelihood. 

You may not have to be a cowboy be definition and own a horse and cattle. But  if you still believe in the values that have made what is the American Cowboy then by all means you are a Cowboy!!

But please remember just because you wear a cowboy hat and cowboy boots on a Saturday night that does not make you a cowboy or even western. It just means you like to dress the part on a Saturday night to impress a lady or two.

Living in Texas and being from the Capital of famous cowboys. I have to say most of them don't wear the cowboy hat or even the wranglers. The image of the modern  American cowboy is changing from boots, buckles and cowboy hats. Heck now a days it is what is clean and looks good. But don't get those cowboys wrong when it comes to work or rodeo the uniform is always the same boots and jeans. 

I hope everyone celebrates this day and continues the values of what a cowboy holds dear. I think if more people would hold those values we would have a lot less issues and maybe a smarter government (haha yeah right) 

LONG LIVE THE COWBOY!!!!

Dad's pet project

For those that don't know my dad has a mini flock of sheep and he breeds the gals every year and sells them to local FFA and 4-H kids for the county fair. Last year he did AWESOME. One of his sheep was 3rd overall in the show. He was over the moon. Well he did it again and has some great looking lambs for the local kids. Here are just a few shots of the lambs he has that will be going to the county fair. I don't know who to be more excited for the kids or my Dad. 

My dad even added to his mini flock by buying the ram he had been using thanks to Gilroy FFA. 

As soon as I can I will post pictures of the Lady Killer as I like to call him.

Housing in Wise County

Yeah right not in Wise County

Well it's official I feel like I am NEVER going to find a decent rent house in Wise County. I called and talked to a guy at noon about a house and told him I was SUPER interested in it and I told him I would have to have the BF look at it too but by the time I called him back at 730pm to say we wanted he already rented it out. I have never been more frustrated in my life.

Why is it so hard to rent in Wise County??? Well for a few reason one the stupid oil industry, second most housed for rent are in horrible condition or WAY over priced and third most the houses are for sale around here and fourth NO PETS. The no pets is a MAJOR problem for me. I have the cutest and well behaved dog for the most part. She is also the last gift my gram gave me before she passed away. I can't part with her she is my family. I can understand why people don't allow pets but when people are willing to pay the pet deposit let them.  Overpricing a house is CRAZY!!! Again I would like to blame the oil industry and them just paying whatever the cost is so that people can charge all this money for a shack.

How could you not love this face?

The other reason why I am so frustrated right now is the fact that if I had enough money or better credit I could get a house. There is so many houses for sale in Wise county it's ridiculous. But thanks to the divorce and being stuck with HUGE ass bills because of the EX and draining my savings to pay them off I have nothing but bad credit and no savings. Yippie. The joys of being divorced, they don't tell you about all that when you get married or go to counseling the effect it takes on you financially. I wish I could wave a magic wand and find a house within my budget and the right size and make it work. I am tired of being frustrated and don't want to be stuck in my one bedroom apartment FOREVER!!!

I guess I should step down from my soap box now. But I just hope something happens and sooner rather than later.