I woke to the sound of thunder and rain hitting the windowpanes.  it has been months since our town as seen rain.  The fields are crispy and the ground is cracking. It  is hard to believe with all the rain that is falling around the country, that we have been in...

The flags of Granbury proudly waving in the breeze.We are the home of the free because of the brave.  God bless America!

Alice had a baby this evening...He is only about 30 minutes old.But with a little nudging and coaxing, he stands on his wobbly, LONG legs and takes a few shakey stepsMama leads he way, making him take those first big steps.And they are off..Here is a video of his...

This is the only picture I have of the impending Tornado that ripped through my small Granbury town last week.It started out as wishing for much needed rain.  I did not wish for a devastating EF-4 tornado.My home, family and animals are fine.  5 miles from us is a...

I have been M.I.A. lately....I haven't blogged regularly in months. (Grandson, Colt) No earth shattering news, health issues or life changing events taking place in my life. (Grandson, Colt, checking cattle at the end of the day with the straw boss) Just life. I...

It has been a tough week.Bombing, explosions, floods and fire My heart broke this weekBut the outpouring of love, compassion and selflessness healed my heart.Let us not forget all the beauty that surronds us.The quiet, simple beauty.The ones that are small, but...

  “Home is the nicest word there is.”― Laura Ingalls WilderPeach blossom cuttings in my kitchen

I had to say good bye to  my sweet 17 year old cat Trixie today.She had kidney failure.My heart is broken..Trixie made me laugh everyday, warmed my heart with her constant purring.Trixie and her best friend Tess were mostly inseparable.She loved being on the farm,...

Alas!Spring is almost here!My favorite time of the year.My spirit and faith is renewedTiny flowers are popping upsending their blooms towards the sun.Making us smile when we see the first spring flower..Nature can not be duplicated, but can lend us...