I'm Jealous of my Mother's Childhood

I constantly envy my mother and the parental generation for their childhoods. The lack of today's technology made kids appreciate the outdoors and actually learn skills. Kids today don't know how to pitch a tent, bait a hook, or that "funner" is not a word and should not be on the Chuck E. Cheese commercials.

Anti-PETA

I do not agree whatsoever with the actions and decisions of the group PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals). They have taken a good idea and concept,  protecting defenseless animals against abuse from humans, and turned it into one giant laughing stock.

Pumpkin Progress

Remember I mentioned our surprise pumpkin? (If not, check out this post!) Anyway, the plant is getting huge and taking over our sidewalk. Jeff has been training the vine to curl around the concrete and stay in the garden so far. We haven't seen any actual pumpkin fruits yet, but we have a couple flowers so we're hopeful. I'll keep you updated!

The Hottest Ride in Town

For my family, it's completely normal to get a phone call from our friends and neighbors over the hill, saying "Come outside and see our new horse and cart!"

My Cat is Vertically Challenged...

I thought as a kitten Fire was just special, and didn't know how to live in a barn without getting hurt. But he's almost a year old and still not very barn smart. The rest of the cats here know to stay away from the horses' hooves, how to climb the stalls to get into the rafters, and how to catch their own food.

How to Wash a Dog that's Too Big for the Tub

My brother's dog, Maggie, is too big for the bathtub. And she smelled awful. So where do you wash a dog that clogs the drain and shakes everywhere? The same place we bathe the horses, of course!

Chasing Chance

Our horses rarely get loose. I've only seen it happen maybe four times in the ten years we've owned the stable. Over the weekend though, one of the newer horses somehow took off when my brother tried to lead him to the field, and began the chase.

(What Chance thinks he looked like.)

Happy Birthday USA!

Happy Independence day! I hope you're all celebrating with families and watching fireworks.

We won't be lighting our own fireworks because 4th of July is generally a stressful day for the horses. We keep them inside most of the evening so they don't hurt themselves running in the fields. And my dog Pudge tends to hide. I have to keep an eye on him for seizures. Otherwise we love this day and all it celebrates.

Enjoy your festivities, everyone! Happy birthday United States!

Mr. Sun is a Cruel Man

I've been sun burnt before. Like, red-as-a-lobster burnt. While that hurts for a couple of days, it's not as embarrassing as a big ol' sunglasses tan across your face. The joke "raccoon face" wore out its humor after the fourth person to say it.