Summer's End

I have neglected this blog along with many things this summer. Life's ups and downs kept me busy all summer and I might get a break now that school is back in session and I am back to work.

I last left off in mid-May, just four days after I tore the tendons in my lower back and was on complete bed rest for two weeks. From there it has been off and on. I have been very careful with my back now and unfortunately that has left Jewel in the pasture. We did get her home, just the day before my back and thus she has enjoyed a very easy summer. I have got to ride her three times. Once at Lily Glen, and twice with my friend Jackie. All three times were great fun, however after the first one (Lily Glen) I was back to bed rest for a few days. And the last time which was this last Friday, I can see that my horse needs me to be there riding and not just looking at her. But enough of horse things now.

For the new stuff:

We have enrolled the boys into the school I work at. Odd to see them throughout the day and I know I was more worried for them, then they were for themselves. Kayvon is doing well as he has one year of high school under his belt. Jacob is doing awesome and I think he is looking forward to the whole high school experience. Hard to believe that they are now both high schoolers.

Wally's hand healed well and no scars, can hardly tell where he burned it at all. Still looking for solid work, but is working for a new radio station on commissions. Which have been none since he started in July. Thank goodness he still applies for all jobs and hopefully something great will work out for us. I have faith and we have been taken care of over the summer.

I am back to work in Study Hall, also still working on my own schooling. Just a few more years and I will be done. Tough with a lot of writing, but very enjoyable subjects so far..LOL

Anyways, now that we are back to schedules and such I am hoping to keep up on the blog. I also have a facebook account for those who want to follow there...

Till next time,
Me

A great week...

Last week I got to go out and work with Jewel, two days in a row. I was very happy and I really enjoyed the work(I cleaned a stall and helped doctor a horse too).

The weather was okay, as it rained pretty much all week, but we need it. It makes everything look so clean too(except for muddy horses).

My hens are hatching out chicks and they are so cute when they are little. Just want to pick them up and squeeze them. But we don't as they just don't handle that well..LOL

We also attended the Oregon Single Stack this weekend. Boy are we out of practice!!!! Wally has not been able to practice since he burned his hand. Which was two weeks ago. It was almost third degree burn. He had blisters under blisters. However, it is healing very well and should not leave too big of scars. Very lucky.

Jacob placed third in Juniors but we did not look at the overall standings.. The boys (Jeff, Wally and Jacob) were just not on their game and it showed with high times, several misses(mikes) and poor scores. On Sunday we attended the 3-Gun match(local). Here we did better, but again the lack of practice shows. Wally and Jeff(Wally's dad) plan on working on our range and improving it a bit. We have talked about it for the last two years as the weather has taken a toll on the berm. It needs to be about three feet taller at this point and they would like to add a side berm to help with noise.

Overall a good week and weekend. I will try to upload some pictures of Jewel and the competition..

Till next time,
Me

I am okay...

As usual life has gone on...

I am doing well in school and am really enjoying my classes this term. The kids are also doing better in school. Wally is still looking for work and our search as moved to more of Oregon. We have a few places to meet with in Central Oregon next week. I have mixed feelings as I want Wally to get the job, but I don't want to move...God will put us where he wants us..

Miss Jewel is doing awesome at the trainer's. I really enjoyed my last ride on her. However I need to work on sitting deeper in the saddle when making turns and stopping...I think it has to do with years of trail riding. Such bad habits I have formed.

I look forward to her being home, as the pasture looks lonely with no horses. We did get a good start on the fencing with 900 ft up. Thanks to the help of Friends(they know who they are), it looks great and I am very happy to have it done and done right. Thank you.

Anyways, I am hoping to be on here more often now. Is not so painful to log-in and see Mare's picture. So till next time,
Me