Time for our Annual Kentucky Derby Party!

Wow, where does the time go! It is time for our Annual Kentucky Derby Party! So start getting your hats ready! Its the first Saturday of May! Mark your calendars!We have loads of fun and a hat contest! What will the prizes be this year? Can't wait to see what everyone comes up with.

Just sitting and watching the horses go by!

Well its been months now since I had the several surgeries on my knee and major back surgery. It has been a rough ride! I have been unable to ride or handle horses and haven't been out at the barn much since the new baby was born. She is getting so big already. Hoping to get some new photos of her soon. Spring has sprung around here and the wild flowers have bloomed all over out in area. We live very close to all roads and towns that have all the Bluebonnets and Indian Paint Brush. It is such a beautiful site to see.

Foaling Time!

Wow, I can't believe it is already time for our new babies to arrive. We are due to have one in just a couple of weeks and the second one a month later. I am kinda glad that they are spread apart this time. Gives me a bit of time in between to take a little nap. ;) Last year we had both colts within a few days of each other. It is nice having two babies at once though when it comes time to wean them as they have a buddy to keep them company through the process. We like to wean by just taking them away from their mommies and being done with it but I have heard of people doing it by putting the babies in a stall next to them for a few days first or across the fence. I have a hard time during the weaning season myself. I don't like to hear the babies cry for their mommies. Maybe I will do a little blogging this year on the foaling process. It is really very exciting. Leave me a comment and let me know what you think.

I'm Addicted!

OOOHH! I just found out about Pinterest! Have you? What a great idea! You can go on and make boards and save your interests! You can also share and see what others like! You have to check it out!

HummingBirds!

So the last few days have been crazy with hummingbirds at my back porch. At the beginning of summer I had put up one feeder and had one hummingbird the first day and then the next day I had about 8 and then I had about 30. Then they went away. Must have migrated north. Now they must be migrating back down south and this time there must be about 50 of them. I have never had that many before so it is really neat. I have run out of sugar and must pick some up today when I go to town.

My recipe is simple. Just one cup of sugar to 4 cups of water and that's it. They seem to love it. Here is a photo and video of them at the feeder.

Sold to Israel!

Well, we can now call ourselves International Sellers. We sold two of our mares to a man in Israel. They already left and are at their new home. What a process for exporting! There were several tests to do within several weeks and lots of paperwork. I have to give my vets office a lot of credit for taking care of all of that. Johara and Ameenah is who left us and I am already missing them. How could you not miss girls like them. They are so beautiful and both had such great personalities. Johara was the first baby born on my farm and I just can't believe she is no longer here. It will take sometime to get used to her being gone and of course Ameenah too. Who know maybe I will get to visit them one day!
Photo is of Johara and I!

Round Top Antique Show

Every year Mom and I go to the Round Top Antique show. This year is no different except we are bringing along my Aunt Helen and my niece Bentley.  This is the time of year that all the famous wildflowers are starting to bloom. We haven't had much rain but I have seen a few of them already. Maybe we will get some cute photos of Bentley sitting in the flowers. So now Off To The Show!

The New Garden

I have been wanting a garden for quite some time now. We had one the year before last but it was unsuccessful. Not in a good place for one thing and lots of weeding to do and I just couldn't do it with my back being so bad. We didn't have one last year because of my back so this year we are going to try and do the container gardening. Looking forward to have some of my own home grown vegetables and I am doing Weight Watchers so this will come in handy for this diet. So this is how my husband made my little spot by the house for me to put my containers. 

He laid down this mesh stuff. He told me the name of it but I forgot what it is called. This will keep the weeds from growing up between the containers.

I couldn't resist this one. Hummm! Then he put the border around it by screwing the post together and then leveling them. 

Then he put pea gravel over the mesh tarp and filled it up level with the post.

He then put some of my containers on top of the pea gravel. This looks great and it will be very easy for me to plant my veggies and keep up with them.

 

Times sure does fly!

Wow, Where does the time go. So much has happened on the farm lately. We haven't hardly had time to breathe. We done horse shows, had two new babies, I had my back procedure done. My daughter got herself a new puppy and so did we. Mine isn't a puppy anymore. I went through some photos and will post some tomorrow so ya'll can see what we have been up too. Oh, and I almost forgot one of the best time we have had here. Farmgirls on the Loose in Texas. It was a blast!

2011 Mon Amir Colt

2011 Mon Amir Colt

2011 Colt by Mon Amir

2011 Mon Amir Colt

New Curtains for the bedroom

I was in the fabric store the other day and came across this really cute fabric. It was one that just popped out at me as I was walking by. So I decided I would like them for my bedroom windows. My mom helped me sew them and we got them done in just a couple of hours. I think they turned out really cute. I am going to get new shades to put behind them. I am going to try and make them look like suede so will post photos when I am done with that. Here is what the curtains look like. What do you think?

Eggs!

So my chickens have been hiding their eggs from me for a bit. When I was sick yesterday my friend Mary and her husband Jack came over to feed the evening feeding for me. Jack was putting up the chickens in the coop and came across a big pile of eggs. There was 25 eggs. Can you believe they were all still okay. Thank goodness because we were running out of eggs for breakfast. I came across this little egg this evening by our big stack of hay in our old barn. I can image which chicken layed it because they are all older hens. Look how little it looks next to the normal size egg.

Ruby

I can't believe that in November it will be a year since Ruby was born. Wow, how the time just flies by. She was our first baby to be born that time of the year. Usually are babies come around Feb. or March but not Ruby. It was actually kinda nice to have her born around that time(Nov.) here in Texas. Here are a few photos of her from then and now. Isn't she just beautiful. I wish I could keep her but I can't keep them all.

Cakes!

So I tried my hand at making cakes with fondant. They came put pretty well. My first attempt was a round cake with pink roses and then I made a square one with daisy. Tell me what you think of them.

New Boarders on the farm!

Well, we got our first boarders on the farm. Two Quarter horses that are actually a mother and her daughter. They are here for training for under saddle. Can't wait to get them started for their training. Will post photos of the later.

2nd Annual Kentucky Derby Party

We had our 2nd annual Kentucky Derby Party on the farm and boy did we have fun. Can't wait to do it again next year. We had a great turn out with lots of food and some really great hats for the hat contest. Even the guys had fun. Looking forward to next years party.

It's a girl!

WOW, we sure have been busy here. I finally bought a new camera (I'll post what kind later). Just in time to our new filly. I guess thinking pink worked. She was born 11/23/09. He name is Elmasah WWA but we call her Ruby. Her name is Arabic and it means "precious gem" and fits her very well. Her and her mommy are doing very well.
I just went to a 3 day breeding class so I can get myself ready to start the breeding season which is right around the corner. We finally have our own stallions and now we will be breeding live cover which is a whole new ball game for us. Wish me luck.
I have also been teaching myself how to crochet and knit and a bit of needle work. Planning ahead for next years Christmas presents.

Waiting on baby!

Wow, its been awhile since my last post. Much has happened since then. Won't go into details! We are getting ready for a new baby on the farm. One of the new mares is due anytime to have her foal! Babies are the most fun around here. The bring lots of joy and photos too. Still haven't bought a new camera yet but hopefully will have one for when the new baby comes. We have been working on getting the baby stall ready. We are all thinking pink!!! This is Rabdania. She doesn't look pregnant does she? Ha!

The Apron Goddesses: A Heavenly Apron Giveway from Heavenly Hostess

The Apron Goddesses: A Heavenly Apron Giveway from Heavenly Hostess

Apron Giveaway!

I found this blog that has a giveaway for a really adorable apron. You have to check it out.
Here is the link to the blog.
http://aprongoddesses.blogspot.com/2009/09/heavenly-apron-giveway-from-heavenly.html
They are giving away the cutest halter apron.

What a week!

Boy! What a week it has been! I finally made a decision to have a procedure done on my back and while we were there we had our truck stolen. What a horrible experience! My camera was in my truck when it was stolen so I won't be able to post any new photos of the farm till I am able to get a new one.
The back procedure was successful and am hoping to be back in the saddle real soon! If anyone is interested in the procedure email me and I will tell you all about it. It was very easy on me and I was up and walking out the door the same day. I have had back problems for about 17 yrs now and thought this would be the best place to start. I am very glad I did it this way. I thank my wonderful husband for find this for me. We has spent many hours on the internet researching all the different types of surgeries and procedures. I don't know what I would have done without him. Now he gets to take care of me till I am back on my feet again and back to normal. I love him.