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Riding on the range

Last Saturday Hubs went out with cowboy Josh to feed and doctor steers and when he came back he called and said be down in 20 minutes we're going riding. We all got our boots on and headed down to the barn.

Cowboy Josh had everything ready along with Greg. They were very helpful, the girls had never rode western before. they picked the most gentle horses on the ranch the ones the kids ride. before I knew it they were up and riding.

Yup even Hubs rode, he said it's been aboug 30 years. The earth might have rumbled I am not sure.

Josh got everyone up and going. Even Miss E got up and rode, lets just say it's not her favorite thing to do. A bad experience when she was little. But he talked her into it. He was great. if  you didn't already know Cowboy Josh is a great guy, I wish he lived closer.

and the best part, I got to ride for the first time in three years. I was always afraid to get back up because of my cancer but they talked me into it. Cancer girl rides the range, roping cattle and chasing bad guys. not really but it sounds fun right?

We had our very own posse. It was so much fun, we all bonded as a family.

they switch around horses and Miss H was able to do some faster riding.

 
she did some fancy riding and tried a couple things Josh tought her.

Josh and Greg gave us a little roping lesson. it was amazing to watch.

Ree was out with MM and the kids doing the soccer thing so we were very happy that Josh and Greg were able to hang out with us. Thanks guys you made a dream come true for me.

Next up A Sunday shooting match.I have lots more adventure to share, however I never got a picture of Charlie, it's a long story, i'll wait and see if Ree posts about it.

The Ranch

Last Thursday we packed everyone up and headed to the airport. we have never flown as a family. I was a little nervous, i had no idea how the kids would do. It turns out I did all that worrying for nothing. we landed safely in Tulsa Oklahoma and rented a car. we landed a bit late so we stayed in town at a very nice hotel. the next morning we got up early, we were all very excited. we headed out with some written directions and a GPS.

We got to our destination with no problems.

Yup That's right we were invited by Ree to stay at the lodge on the ranch. It was surreal at first. I was so excited. I had met Ree before at a book signing last year and we tweet once and a while. Well she knows about my cancer and treatment and wanted to invite us as a family to come and relax and rest. she is the sweetest person you will ever meet! I really enjoyed staying at the lodge and got lots of R&R.

I spent a lot of time sitting on the deck and ogling at the veiw. It's so flat in Oklahoma, not like here in Maryland.

It's just so pretty. every morning we had cows in our yard.

Miss E refused to participate in the family picture taking. it was such a pretty back drop I couldn't resist. I should have asked someone to take a full family group shot, but I forgot.

I got to meet my friend @acranch in person for the first time and I also met @luvschrome too, why did we not get a picture of that girls?

For now that's all ive got. I'll continue my posts over a couple of days.

I will say that Ree cooked for us every night and yes she is as good a cook as you would think. She spoiled us rotten with all of the delicious food and wonderful company. She is so nice and sweet and the perfect hostess. Thank you Ree!

More from the Ranch tomorrow.

Finally Some Blooming

I finally have some flowers blooming outside in my garden, ive been waiting and waiting.

I've been feeling pretty good. Oh so tired all the time. Last Wednesday I pulled a muscle in my chest while coughing, and I spent two days in bed and on pain meds. I feel so much better now! I'm trying not to move around too much or cough which impossible. Other then that i'm doing fine. It's my week off chemo so I can actually get some things done and cook.

We're getting ready to go on a trip. I can't say where but if you follow me on twitter or facebook you will find out. I am not sure I will be posting there but will be tweeting and sharing pictures. The girls are excited about flying for the first time.

The Dogs are going to camp, a certain Boyo can not handle staying home with a dog sitter. He gets a little destructive. So he gets to go to the clinic. I'll miss them.I'm sure they'll have fun.

 

 

 

Finally it's turning green

Things are changing around here. finally it's starting to turn green around here. The grass has a little color and there are flowers, yes flowers popping up.

The light is changing, and daylight savings is in full swing. Although that always screws things up for the kids and dogs.

Little E has come into my room every day this week at 10pm saying she can't go to sleep. I'm hoping this will stop next week. I don't have the energy to tuck her in 3 times a night.

During my chemo break I have been able to go out for some walks and we ventured into the big city and shopped for Prom dresses for Miss H. Believe it or not we bought the first dress she tried on. It's beautiful on her, it made me cry.

It looks gorgeous on her and she is so excited for her Senior Prom.

I did really well walking in the mall and was not short of breath and didn't cough a lot. It was a good feeling to do something normal with my girls.

I have chemo this thursday,which I'm not looking forward to. I've been doing chemo for a year now. Wow a year, when I was first diagnosed I never would have thought I would have the energy to do this for a year. I trudge on and I go to my treatments and I let everyone take care of me. Only getting to cook and do household chores on my off weeks. I really miss it, not the house cleaning but the cooking and the everyday chores. I know it sounds funny. We are supposed to complain about those thing right?

For today I am enjoying being able to cook dinner and get the kids off to school, after today it will be a while.

 

Happy St Patrick's day to all my Irish Friends!

One Year Ago Today

Finny has been with us for a whole year! I can't believe it. He has really grown since the day we brought him home.

He was such a cute little puppy. I just want to squish him.

Hes been my shadow and my best friend,

1. He thinks the couch is his bed.

2. He likes to roll in dead frogs

3. His paws smell like Frito's, they really do!

4. He plays with my welcome mat everyday, taunting me to put it back, then taking it away again.

5. He pulls stuffing out of his bed, so now he sleeps on the hard tile.

6. He likes to lick my bald head, I even let him once in a while.

7. His biggest talent is giving wet willies, oh and sleeping.

We've had a hard year but Finny has kept us laughing with all his puppieness, I always tell him hes my bestest boy friend, Sh don't tell my Hubs!