Another Day on the Farm

One of the older kittens by the wildflowers
Dad gave us.

Briggs, Scarlett, and Mya

Scarlett, Bill and Alicia's Golden Doodle, stayed with us while they went on a mini vacation!  She had a big culture shock I think while she was here.  We enjoyed her visit!

Fresh * Rhubarb

Fresh * Spinach

A Sunday Back in Colorado

Briggs is the big yellow one and Mya is the smaller 3-legged one!  :)

A week ago today, my Daddy sent us these pictures of our dogs lounging on a lovely Sunday afternoon.  Since he is babysitting his grand dogs, we get pictures quite often.  It is lovely to see the privileged life they lead.  It's rough being our dogs.  They keep Dad moving as he can't say 'no' when they ask to go for their daily hike.  It's great for everyone since we are currently in an apartment and Dad gets the wonderful company.  I know it is a mutually beneficial relationship for which we are grateful!  :)

~*Race Day*~

Heath got to help me set up my transition area, which usually they don't allow.  We set up my stuff and then he got a photo of the swim start!  Open water, wetsuit legal!  Nothing like the chill of a fresh mountain water lake.  My Daddy drove to Steamboat to watch me race today!  So special.  After the race, Dad took us to my all time favorite cafe called Creekside!  Check out the BEAUTIFUL flowers in all of their gardens along the river.

Creekside Cafe Flower Garden

Daddy and Me

Heath and Me

We found a surprise when we got home!  We got adopted by Little Miss.  She started coming around while Garry and Barb were watching our dogs while we were out of town.  She is so sweet.  Heath said not to name her because we were not going to get to keep her.  Turns out, he named her Harley.  :)  (I think that is a good sign!)

She is super sweet and our dogs like her.  She just wants loving.  She has been trained to some degree...sit.
She is definitely all puppy as her paws are HUGE!  All black, with a little white, she looks like a lab mix.

Our newest addition photo by the garden!

Our dogs were absolutely exhausted from their weekend with their grandparents and then coming home to us and a new dog.  Cat thrilled to have everyone home.  Family together again!  :)  = LOVE!

Meanwhile, Back at the Farm

**READERS, check the dates on my blogs as I am going to backdate them and try to run through some more of our beautiful days in Nebraska in 2015 leading up to our blessed move to Texas in 2016.**

Meanwhile, back on the farm.....

Yesterday, when we returned to Nebraska, we found that Garry needed some help with his wheat.  So, we stopped there before we headed home to see what we could do for him.  

Pa checking his wheat.

You can see his long, narrow wheat strips from miles away.  So pretty and golden in color.

 The dogs got out to play and, of course, Briggs had to go swimming.  That dog can smell water and will be in it before you can ask him to, "Please stay dry!"

Contemplating his swim...oh, wait...his decision has already been made....
the ride in the way back of the pickup will be worth it!

Make it work Big Dog.....

The reunion with P.T. and the dogs was priceless.  Everyone resumed their positions on the beds and fell fast asleep very quickly after all the fresh air this weekend!

Cabin 2015

We had a great trip to the cabin with our dogs!  We were definitely in God's country this weekend!  A blessing and breath of fresh air for us all!  All that beautiful nature, exercise, wildflowers, wood fire cookin' and disconnecting from technology is good for the soul!  LOVE and GROWTH!

Oh, Life!

The pots I planted at work are looking good!  Really growing!  I had to share some of the flowers
with a coworker because I put way too many in each pot.  He just purchased a new home
and his daughters each brought some soil and a pot, so they each got to plant something
beautiful for their new home!  SO fun!  Lookin' good!
The river was sure pretty today on my walk, I even got to see sunflowers!

Back Country Acres picked up some of our Wild at Heart items.

Super cute store with homemade jams, jellies, honey, soaps, crafts, African baskets, our photography,

our horseshoe crafts, and more!

Headed to Gram and Pa's with my team!!

Everyday Blessings!

God is everywhere!  These photos remind me of His presence everywhere we go.

Heath's favorite flower, the columbine, is blooming!

Lovely, just lovely!

Nightly Entertainment

Ugly clouds rolling in.

They brought this!

Quickly squeezed the cars in the garage!

Rough Day on the Farm

My Buddy

Happy Birthday Pastor Wayne!

Happy Sunday!  Yoga with Mya on our back patio.

Accessorizing for church with cute flowers
Kristin and Mama gave me from
their Bali trip!

We took the doggies with us to the lake for Pastor Wayne's birthday celebration!

~Our Furry Family~

Birthday Boy and Linda!

Farm Life

Ms. Penney, Ms. Mya, and Mr. Briggs stretching, preparing for the day.

Big Dog helping me gather eggs!

Starting our seeds!

Lettuce is popping up!  The chickens like the really bright green stuff.
It goes first.

I decided that the back bathroom needed a curtain with some color.  Since it is only about half (6 rings) of a "normal" shower curtain (12 rings), I decided to make my own, non-sew, easy, colorful creation.  This is what I came up with.  1/2 price sunflowers from Hobby Lobby and a little clear fishing string, and a strand of garland over the horseshoe hooks.

Awesome Play Time Tonight

Heath and I had a meeting tonight after work, so when we got home, the dogs were super excited.  They took out their energy on each other.  :)  My dad loves this video!