Ok, we have a winner. Actually, I got a text this morning from a good friend who couldn't leave a comment, but wanted to submit a name for my new niece.
So, she's gonna be Ruby. Her hair is red enough and besides, I've always loved that name. Do you remember Ruby in the book "Christy". And I think there was a Ruby May in "Anne of Green Gables" also. Anyway, it's perfect. Thanks "Good Friend"!!
And let's hope when she grows up she won't "take her love to town". HAHA
Anyone get that???
Friday, January 15, 2010
Thursday, January 14, 2010
A Retraction
Alright, so I may have spoken a little too soon about my new niece's hair. Last night I went up to the hospital to see them. All cleaned up her hair is really a strawberry blonde. We'll see how it turns out. She's just precious though. And she's already got her daddy "wrapped around her pretty little finger"!! Anyone know that song????
They should be going home today and the adventure will continue!
They should be going home today and the adventure will continue!
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
WAHOO, Another Niece
I have another niece! I'm so excited!!! Yesterday at 2:40 am my brother called and said he and my sis-in-law were headed to the hospital to have their first baby. I hurried to get myself together and went with my folks to the hospital.
The sweet little bundle was born about 1:30 pm. She and her mom are doing great. Every since my first nephew was born I've been hopeful for a little redheaded niece or nephew. I think I've finally gotten the one! A few of the other's have had red hair when they were born, but it didn't stick. This one has hair as red as her dad's. I think it will stay! If it doesn't, well, I'll be crazy about her anyway.
I haven't figured out what this little one's name should be for this blog. Any suggestions????
Hope everyone has a great day!
The sweet little bundle was born about 1:30 pm. She and her mom are doing great. Every since my first nephew was born I've been hopeful for a little redheaded niece or nephew. I think I've finally gotten the one! A few of the other's have had red hair when they were born, but it didn't stick. This one has hair as red as her dad's. I think it will stay! If it doesn't, well, I'll be crazy about her anyway.
I haven't figured out what this little one's name should be for this blog. Any suggestions????
Hope everyone has a great day!
Monday, January 11, 2010
The Big Thaw
Today was a beautiful day!!! The sun was shining and the temp was a balmy 45 degrees. Or maybe our trusted weather man said 54. I could've remembered that wrong. Anyway, it was a nice warm day! It's funny how a 3 degree night can make a 45 degree day feel like July 4th.
It's amazing how much snow is still around from our Christmas Eve blizzard. I was beginning to think we'd have snow on the ground all winter. When I went to the barn tonight to feed the red dirt was a little squishy.
I love that!
Tomorrow evening my dear traveling friends from "Sisters Four" are coming over for supper and a movie. I'm gonna try a new pasta recipe from "The Pioneer Woman's" recipe log. I hope it works!! Even if it doesn't we'll have fun anyway.
That's what we do.
Have a great week everyone and enjoy the sunshine!!!
It's amazing how much snow is still around from our Christmas Eve blizzard. I was beginning to think we'd have snow on the ground all winter. When I went to the barn tonight to feed the red dirt was a little squishy.
I love that!
Tomorrow evening my dear traveling friends from "Sisters Four" are coming over for supper and a movie. I'm gonna try a new pasta recipe from "The Pioneer Woman's" recipe log. I hope it works!! Even if it doesn't we'll have fun anyway.
That's what we do.
Have a great week everyone and enjoy the sunshine!!!
Saturday, January 9, 2010
An Old Friend is Back!
Ok, she's not old. Not by a longshot. However, she's one of my closest friends and has been for probably 20 years. A couple years ago she moved to St. Louis for a job. I haven't seen her since she moved. Actually, I didn't see her for about a year before she moved. You know how it is, things changed and sometimes we don't change with them. I'm the one who didn't change.
What I mean by that is my life is generally the same as it was 20 years ago. Maybe more. I live in the same spot. I worship with the same congregation. I've worked in the same place for 13 years. Before that I worked across the road from where I work now. Thing is that everyone around me pretty much has moved on and done new things. All my siblings got married. Most of my friends did the same, or got new jobs, or moved away, etc.
You know what's funny, I feel more settled right now than I have in years! I spent a long time thinking that I was suppose to be somewhere else. I didn't know where that somewhere else was, but I was certain I just wasn't gonna stay here. Apparantly I was wrong. And I'm so glad I have figured out that I'm where I'm suppose to be.
I have 2 friends who are sisters. These friends have been in my life for about 25 years I think. They are a little younger than myself, but not by much. They're kinda in the same boat I am as far as everyone around them moving and changing. I know it's just a matter of time before they will be doing the same( You know it's true girls!!!). As sad as I'm gonna be when one or both of them moves away, I now have the confidence that I'll be able to handle it. And then maybe I'll be able to go visit somewhere great because they'll be there!
Back to my friend who's moved back. I've always thought it puzzling that she and I could not talk for months and then as soon as I heard her voice it was just like 10 years ago when we talked every day. I think that's the measure of a true friend. Someone you don't have to see or talk to everyday, but someone you know is always gonna be the same in your heart. When my sister's all got married and moved away from our home place I was lost. This friend helped me through all of it.
I think we all need that in our lives. I'm so glad I have it!!!
What I mean by that is my life is generally the same as it was 20 years ago. Maybe more. I live in the same spot. I worship with the same congregation. I've worked in the same place for 13 years. Before that I worked across the road from where I work now. Thing is that everyone around me pretty much has moved on and done new things. All my siblings got married. Most of my friends did the same, or got new jobs, or moved away, etc.
You know what's funny, I feel more settled right now than I have in years! I spent a long time thinking that I was suppose to be somewhere else. I didn't know where that somewhere else was, but I was certain I just wasn't gonna stay here. Apparantly I was wrong. And I'm so glad I have figured out that I'm where I'm suppose to be.
I have 2 friends who are sisters. These friends have been in my life for about 25 years I think. They are a little younger than myself, but not by much. They're kinda in the same boat I am as far as everyone around them moving and changing. I know it's just a matter of time before they will be doing the same( You know it's true girls!!!). As sad as I'm gonna be when one or both of them moves away, I now have the confidence that I'll be able to handle it. And then maybe I'll be able to go visit somewhere great because they'll be there!
Back to my friend who's moved back. I've always thought it puzzling that she and I could not talk for months and then as soon as I heard her voice it was just like 10 years ago when we talked every day. I think that's the measure of a true friend. Someone you don't have to see or talk to everyday, but someone you know is always gonna be the same in your heart. When my sister's all got married and moved away from our home place I was lost. This friend helped me through all of it.
I think we all need that in our lives. I'm so glad I have it!!!
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
The Big Boy
Hoss is gonna have a run for his money I think! Sis#2 called after Snort had his 3 week appointment with the doc and said he'd grown 1 3/4" and gained over a pound. Small wonder all he wants to do is eat and sleep!! If he could only get his nights and days figured out I'm sure my sister wouldn't mind him sleeping loads when he feels like it. When Hoss and Snort get grown it might be something to see!!
I noticed the other day when all the kids were at my folks for our Christmas gathering that Buzz, Little Joe, and Rowdy are all the same height. There's nearly a year difference between Buzz and Little Joe, and then Rowdy is 11 months younger than Little Joe. Maybe Rowdy is gonna be the tall one. I guess we'll see. Since I'm only 5'3" I bet they're all gonna be taller than I am. I hope so anyway!!!
Stay warm!
I noticed the other day when all the kids were at my folks for our Christmas gathering that Buzz, Little Joe, and Rowdy are all the same height. There's nearly a year difference between Buzz and Little Joe, and then Rowdy is 11 months younger than Little Joe. Maybe Rowdy is gonna be the tall one. I guess we'll see. Since I'm only 5'3" I bet they're all gonna be taller than I am. I hope so anyway!!!
Stay warm!
Monday, January 4, 2010
It's a cold start to 2010!
We made it through the holidays mostly in one piece. I can't tell you the relief and joy I feel that it's January the 4th. I will start taking down the decorations this evening!!!!!
It's gonna be a very, very cold week for Oklahoma it seems. I will be leaving the water running in the house non-stop. I guess an Arctic blast is here and will be for at least a week. I think it's suppose to be 36 tomorrow, but then the bottom is suppose to drop out for several day. We get to pretend we live in the north for a few days. Except it's so much worse up there. I don't have a clue how anyone up there survives, much less is able to take care of livestock!
So, stay warm everybody!!!
It's gonna be a very, very cold week for Oklahoma it seems. I will be leaving the water running in the house non-stop. I guess an Arctic blast is here and will be for at least a week. I think it's suppose to be 36 tomorrow, but then the bottom is suppose to drop out for several day. We get to pretend we live in the north for a few days. Except it's so much worse up there. I don't have a clue how anyone up there survives, much less is able to take care of livestock!
So, stay warm everybody!!!
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