2013 - away we go

Well 2013 is on it's way.  Ate my black eyed peas yesterday, hope y'all did too.

I am joining a gym this week and making a conscious effort to tone up and be happy with how i look.  Hopefully i am better at sticking to that than i am at blogging...lol

Rusty is enjoying his new job, mostly because they aren't stealing his pay...lol  

CJ is doing his school work and will soon reap the benefits of doing his work...i.e. privileges etc.

Take Two.....again..lol

Hello everyone, I am once again going to try and make a go of this blog.  Been a pretty busy year around here. 

CJ (and the rest of us) have been adjusting to homeschooling.  It has been difficult to say the least. 

I have added a couple horses to my herd.  One past horse returned and one new one. 

Teninos Lil Badger (Nino)

Cashette and Run (NV)

I have added to my family

Commitment Ceremony

There have been career changes among the core nucleus of my little family. Economics have gone up, down and sideways and we are currently hoping this newest swing will land us back in the black again.

There was the death of a dear friend and the birth of new friendships. Many friends and family members have suffered health setbacks and prayers have been said.  God has answered those prayers and many have recovered or are recovering.  Friendships have waxed and wained and true friends have stayed true. 

Thank you to all who have had such a positive place in my life. You are valued and loved.

My life in 3 signs or less

RCSE

Well y'all new year new chapter.....CJ is starting homeschooling We have found some serious holes in his education and feel this is the very best way to allow CJ to succeed. He will have the opportunities to learn in a style that suits HIM, advance in subjects that interest HIM and muddle through the requirements of those that don't...lol. Anyone who knows my little man understands he is a bright fun boy that learns in his own way! I think his last principal summed it up very well in one short sentence "School just isn't CJ's thing" Now i know there are those of you who will say "since when is that an option" well simply put, since i am his mother....lol.

Never thought i would be a Head Mistress........a mistress and a Mistress maybe....but scholastically...WOW!!!!

Life moves on

Just a quickpost.....with pictures.




This is a 35 y/o married woman
























This is a 35 y/o divorced woman

Notice.....divorce looks damn good on me - not that I looked to shabby pre-divorce...lol

Newest member of the family - for now.

Meet Zoey -- She is a 9 month old Great Dane. She is my new foster dog. She ROCKS!! Zoey is housebroken, over the chewing stage and is sweet as pie! She has learned our household routine quickly. After a couple days adjustment period she has fit herself into our family very well. Who ever gets this wonderful dog will be VERY lucky.

Status Update

Greets Y'all!!!!!! If only updating here were as easy as on FB...lol. Just touching base with my vast readership....lol

Summer is over and te new school year has begun for my little (not so little any more) man. He has begun his first middle school year at the wonderful learning institution known as

He LOVES it. His first day was great. He has mastered the art of opening a combination locker. They have already had a school function "Back to School Bash" and it was well attended and fun was had by all. Hoping the rest of the year goes as swimmingly.

In other news: my oh so adorable APHA mare turns out not to be who I thought she was. When I purchased her I received "her" registration papers. They said she is a 3 y/o APHA mare....the horse I have is 5-5 1/2 years old. So I do not have registration papers for the mare I own. Luckily it doesn't change the fact she is AWESOME!!!!! Just means no APHA sanctioned shows for us until we can get the paper mess figured out. Speaking of shows we will be doing our first riding show on the 11th of Sept. We are intending to enter the halter class, trail class and the walk/trot class. Keep your fingers crossed for us.

Mean while back on the ranch: I have joined the local Roller Derby team

My derby name is Irish Whipsky and I am trying really hard to learn how to do this well. I had never skated prior to this so it is a whole new thing for me. The girls are wonderful and the family atmosphere is a blast. Support your local roller derby team!!!