Texas Ice Storm of 2013

Okay, so all you guys need to give us Texans a break.  We are not use to freezing temps in December!!  I mean last Tuesday I was wearing shorts (see below) and exactly two days later, I was frozen in my house.  After day three, my dad and I ventured out and skated to our neighbor's house just to talk to someone other than ourselves... and to check in on them.  For people that know me, they know that I DO NOT like being confined to the house.
Not being able to make it to the barn on a daily basis soon leads me to a slightly psychotic state.  (Just FYI for those that might be thinking this, yes, my horses have been taken care of.  I just haven't been able to get out there.  Literally, my car has been stuck for the last four days.)  I haven't even been able to make it to the box to WOD, which is just as terrible, so I have had to resort to WODing by myself at home.  Come on sun!!! I need you!!!  Turtle needs you!  Mostly to save him from all the pictures I like to take of him "hanging out" in the ice.  :)

Regale and I after a WOD and I got
my first Solus jacket!!  A picture was a must!

Turtle's so handsome!!

And he has had enough...

SHOT Show 2013

In October, I took Millie to Bryan, TX to the SHOT show.  This was Millie's first show and besides spending a month at Jennifer's in June, it was her first time away from home.  She handled herself like a pro!  

In the Ranch Horse Pleasure Class, we scored a 50 which placed us 38th/68?? other riders.  

Also, it was the first time that both Careen and Kathryn had seen Millie, the little kiwi, since I brought her home when she was a yearling.  I was super excited that we all got to be there and hang out.  That is what I miss most about College Station, spending time with my friends.  It was a great day!

SHOT Show - October 2013 - Bryan, TX

Crossfit Solus

At the end of August I began my crossfit journey.  The first of September started the 6-week paleo challenge.  With $20, getting measured, and a buy-in WOD, I got sucked into the life style and I love it!  I have completed my first 5K, I am stronger, and I feel 100% better.  I love my coaches at Crossfit Solus!  They are so encouraging and their true concern for all the athletes' success is inspirational.

What a difference a year and hard work can make!

1st time to go Rx doing goblet lunges.

Veteran's Day Partner WOD at the box.

Before and After.  Left was November '12.  Right was October '13.

Flower breast collar

When I lived in College Station, I met up with friends at the Caldwell arena every Thursday night and rode horses. Or was it every Wednesday??  I can't remember now. Anyways, Pat Forman called and asked it I could make her a flower breast collar. So, here it is...

Modeled, of course, by the one and only Bud. What so you think?

A few updates

The filly

The filly spent 30 days at Zaal Ranch with Jennifer Williams. I brought her home Tuesday. Here is a picture of our first ride at home. 

Great group!!