Good-bye 2012....you've been a pretty good year to me.  I fulfilled some of my goals and got to travel to many places and have many good times.  My family is safe and sound, and we all have been blessed. 

I earned my pro card, and feel a real accomplishment in doing  that.   Here's to a good year on the rodeo trail, and go Coco on the futurity trail.  One of my goals is to place in the Wilderness circuit...and to ride more aggressive than last year.  I'm having surgery in a couple of days, and it seems vain to do so, but what the hell, I want to look better and I know I will ride better.  So here's to the new year, I love my family so much and my animals are my best friends....so much love is shared.

Today I got a sign from my old Oakley dog....the last time I had her in my pickup, we went to the vet and she had surgery that helped her to relieve some pressure from her kidneys.  I was headed to town today and opened the back door for Rosie to get in, and after Rosie Oakley jumped in the back seat....she has never liked going for rides, so this was weird.  I managed to get her out without hurting her feelings, and took the blanket out of the back but before I could get back to shut the door she jumped back in the seat.   This to me is a big sign that she is trying to tell me it is time to let her go.  Shes still happy and loves to get love pats, and see Dad...she love Dad, but I thinks shes telling me she needs some relieve.  Poor old girl...I am so lucky that I get to have a relationship with my animals mentally and physically.  I love them all so much!  See you soon Oakley...Love you old girl!!

Kinda sad tonight, my old dog Okley is living her last days.  I tried to help her, but it just didn't work out.  She pulled her catheter out today, that was helping her urinate, so there is nothing left to do to help her.  She has a tumor that keeps growing and its keeping her from urinating, and there is nothing else we can do for her....I'm so sad, weve had her for thirteen years atleast and she is going to be leaving us in the next few days and I can't help her.  So sad, I love her so much and I know she will  be there when we get to heaven but I hate to let her go.  I love you Oakley!!!

Nursing Home story...

Every Sunday we take grandpa out to breakfast... (my husbands Dad).  Grandma died a few years ago and he has been in the nursing home for about 11/2 years.  I know he hated it there at first, but now he has accepted it pretty much.  I went in to get him today and one of the aides said someone is here to get you...he hadn't seen me yet, and I heard him say " is it Sheila"?  When I came around the corner he got a big ole smile on his face and he said "its my daughter Sheila", touched my heart.  I'm so thankful that we can be there for him and that he can still get out with us.  When I brought him back after breakfast he said I love you honey....Hang in there Grandpa, we love you too.

Pro Rodeo at the Holt Arena

Last night was a really fun night and made me realize that my family really cares about my hobby and how important it is to me.   I made it to the final 10 at the silver pro tour rodeo at the Holt arena.  It was the Western Frontier rodeo and it was exciting to be a part of it.   I remember a few years ago going thinking how cool it would be to be a part of that rodeo...and wow I did it.   I almost lost it on the first barrel...we were hauling...but hung on and finished without tipping.  How exciting and to hear all my family cheering me on.  What an honor to be there and to have my families support...one thing added to that bucket list.  Thanks to the best family in the world!

Puppies....sweet little spirits!

I don't know why I've have been so blessed, but I have been given three sweet little spirits to find homes for.  They were unwanted when I found them but so wanted and loved now.  Two little girls and one big brother.  I have only been part of their lives for a little over 24 hrs, but oh how they have worked their way into my heart...I know I shouldn't have named them but I did...Lil Pearl, with the eyes of an angel, that look right into your soul.  Sweet little Angie, with a hurt paw, that I so have connected with, and big brother Quinn..so brave and eager to learn things of the world.  I am loving them so much and hope I can find homes for them where they will be loved and they can love back with the same love they are showing me.  I wish people would just take better care of their animals so sweet little spirits don't have to be found to be loved but are wanted from the begining, in the meantime though...thank you Heavenly Father for giving me sweet little spirits to love!

Baptism day...

My sweet little Keller was baptised today...He is such a special little boy..kinda like a old man in a little boys body/  He says it just like it is.  I love him so much.  He is the cutest little kid and he will be in politics someday, maybe even president.  He has a way to say and get just what he wants.  It was good to be with the family today...such cute little grandkids  and I have and the classiest daughters around.  I remember when it was important to me to have people think I was classy, more important than pretty or smart, but I really didn't have to worry about that smart thing....or I guess the pretty thing either, but my girls are so classy and it makes me so proud.  My granddaughter said it all to day.....why are you wearing jeans grandma....instead of explaining that I'm old now and can wear what I want, or that I don't have a dress, or I don't really give a shit, I just thought to myself I've lost my fashion sense and what is next to go, but really I'm right where I want to be, and I'm really happy.   I love my family and my animals so much.   I love where I'm at with the horses and can't wait to start the rodeo thing again.    I just love it and it makes me excited to do things I know I'm living the dream.   My horses are awesome and they challenge me.   My little Tina horse tries me everyday...I know she loves me back, but she has to prove she has a mind of her own...my friend Vauna said the other day...I can think of 100 people that couldn't ride her.   What a compliment...makes me so glad I have her and have the ability to do so.  My knee has been giving me a little trouble, but if I can make it last till the end of this rodeo year I will be a happy camper, then I'll do the knee replacement thing.  I just want to do the best I can...maybe a 60 yr. old rookie..how awesome would that be???  Love all you guys and that for reading!