the day in creek county...

so, i stayed late tonight for work. i had a late visit in the middle of nowhere in creek county. it was a 7 appointment...which is pretty late, plus i missed american idol. so, on the way out there i saw a herd of goats escaping their fence. i drove about a half a mile past it and i felt like i should go around and tell the family in the house. i turned around. knocked on the door. they weren't there, so i left a note saying the following "the goats were escaping. i thought you would want to know." on to my visit now....i turn off by the lake exit...and drive to find the house. find the house, they forgot i was coming. crap. now i'm all the way out here and am missing american idol for nothing. darn. on the way back i realize it smells like smoke and i see a fire. it's only on one side of the road, so i drove by it. it was there for several blocks...in the middle of the country, and there were houses. i proceed to call 911 because it's the only number i know. i am then transferred from fire department to fire department and they finally tell me they are on their way. i never saw fire trucks on the highway on my way home. i hope they got out there. i hope no one was hurt. what a day!

Faces of Will...

After spending a weekend in Texas, I had to post pictures of my cutie little nephew, John William. He's absolutely perfectly adorable. I don't know how it can get any cuter! Here are a few of my favorite faces of the weekend! Enjoy.

Day at the park in Texas....

Will slept throughout the entire morning! What a trip to the park. Must be rough!








Look at the prairie dog. He's a cutie too!











Kate's a monkey. She's already climbing the rock wall at the junglegym on the playground! Wow.









Kate loves to go down the slide...Fun times.












Ahh....water. Water is sooo good. Especially after a long day at the park.

Ilze and Eve, Part Deux

I even think Eve is rolling her eyes at Taylor!
Just like the rest of us...nah, we love him lots!

Eve is a beautiful bucksin! She's amazingly fast...and isn't a thoroughbred.
Ilze rides her well and it will be fun to see what happens next!
I think Ilze has a few more shows and then the World Show in July....and it's in Tulsa!
How perfect!

Emily and Eve.
She's the most beautiful horse, and she likes me too!
We were all bundled up trying to stay warm!

Ilze and her favorite girl, Eve!

 

Ilze and Eve

Ilze and Eve
Claremore Expo Center
May 6, 2006

Ilze riding Eve in her first horseshow ever!
She did FANTASTIC!

We all love Eve. Ilze loves her and does so well with Eve.
They are a perfect match for each other!
Aren't we glad we found Eve!


Yesterday was my little sister Ilze's first horseshow ever. She did a great job and won several ribbons! She was the fastest in her class of barrel racing, pole-bending, and keyhole. Trust me, I never knew what those were before yesterday! It was very cold outside, raining, and a cold breeze from the west. I think I'm just now getting warm throughout my entire body. It was fun to see Ilze have such a great time with her horse, Eve. What was really great about it was that so many people were there supporting her! Dad and Gayle, Taylor and I, and our Mimi. It was a fun day, also a very long day..I think Ilze was up at 5:00 and didn't get home until 7:00.

What a way to spend Saturday.