Great group!!

Last day of school!!

Today completes the first year of Stick-Well Home School. I blinked and it's over!  Tomorrow we are having a pool party for the kids. We'll have pizza, fruit, and buntinnies!!  I'm excited!

Tomorrow will also complete week two of Millie's training at Zaal Ranch.  I'm looking forward to seeing her progress!  

This week N. Central Texas and Oklahoma/Kansas/Mississippi areas were hit hard with storms and tornadoes.   The stories of the survivors has been incredible. It reminds me that even in these tough times, God is still with us, watching over us, protecting us. It's also encouraging to see all the people offering help to others affected by the storm. 

I am in the middle of a new project... What do you think?

Saturday

This week has been interesting to say the least.

Last Saturday, I found out that I had pneumonia, I spent the week house sitting for the Marr's, and on Wednesday, my parents went out of town.  Thursday, Meredith and I went and saw the movie 42.  If you're looking for a good one to see, this is a good choice. I'm really glad I saw it!  I also really want to see the new Star Trek movie also! 

While I am feeling tons better, the humidity that followed Thursday's bad storm sure isn't making it easy to breath!  I guess we can finally start getting use to the summer temps. 

Today it was still too wet to ride in the arena, so after I fed, cleaned stalls, and gave TanMan a bath, Bud and I went on a "trail ride."

And what's a better way to finish the evening off than with watching never-heard-of-before Netflix movies??

Gettin' an education

On Friday, I took Millie to Zaal Ranch in Collinsville to spend the next 30 days to get an education. I'm excited to see how she turns out after a consistent month of riding!

By now, if you haven't noticed, anytime I take Matt Dillon (my truck) and the trailer out for a spin, an adventure always awaits... 

The trip to Collinsville should only take 30 minutes tops. Well, on Friday, I was just cruising along, jammin' to whatever was on 106.1, when suddenly, BOOM!!  A tire on the trailer had a massive blowout!  To make things worst, or just awkward, the tread didn't just stay on the road.  It flew up and flopped across the windshield of the car behind me, which was following way too close, btw.

I slowed down and pulled over.  No big deal, when you have a blowout, you just change the tire. Except my spare was flat.  Great.   

This story continues for a few more hours, but I will just cut to the chase.  It was planned to meet at 4pm.  Matt Dillon, the trailer (minus a tire), Millie, and I finally arrived in Collinsville at 6pm.

Never a dull moment 😃

But wait, there's more...  I have been battling a cough for 2 weeks. Saturday I finally broke down and went to a doctor. Turns out I have pneumonia. Lovely...

  

Mirrored K Spur Straps

This past weekend, I was able to get away for the weekend and see some friends in College Station! It was fun!

I made some spur straps for Kathryn. They look even better on her boots!

This was supposed to be a weekend of barrel racing, but crazy weather and me getting sick changed it to just a quick getaway trip. (I'm still battling an awful cough!)

Friday night- seafood at Ship Wrecked in Bryan with Kathryn.

Saturday- morning in Snook at the BBQ judging barn. The chicken and pork ribs were amazing! Afternoon in College Station at the A&M horse sale. Evening at Kathryn's boyfriend's house watching a movie and dinner at Wings N'More.

Sunday- breakfast at Ihop. Showed a horse at lunch, then I met up with Staci and John at his apartment. They wanted to see Turtle, not me. Then around 6:00, I headed north to Sherman.

Crazy, relaxing weekend...