Some Eye Candy

The husband and I helped out at a friend's ranch yesterday. We gathered and worked the calves. I plan on posting lots of pictures. But until then, I thought I would give y'all some teasers....

Enjoy!

Out of Control

How many a$$es do you count?! Bwahahahaha! I couldn't help myself.

Just a Glimpse

Miss Itty Bitty was being shy, hiding behind her momma. She could hardly see over her and Daisy was laying down!

Can Someone Pass the Mouthwash?

I skipped the gym this afternoon to come home and help the husband stretch some wire. He planted sorgram in the back pasture a week ago. We haven't had any rain so he was surprised to see this...

So we needed to fence off the pasture to keep the cows from uprooting the new growth. Of course, the husband does most of the work while I take pictures. I really like this deal we have goin'!

He was running to both ends of the stretch. Good thing it was a short one!

But then he cracked the whip and told me to get to work. I needed to clip it out. He grabbed the camera and said he would take a "photography" break.

You can see from the expression on my face, my body does not take well to manual labor! And Pepper can't believe it!

This is why I don't work like this. Hello! The dogs even know it's bad for me and I need lovings to get thru it!

But her breath smelled like butt and she wouldn't stop kissin' me. And Zena had to join in.

After I managed to get them off, I finished up my duties. I could still smell the butt breath on my face when I looked up to see Pepper eating cow crap. Argh! Why must she share her cow crap kisses with me?

I can't resist puppy love but maybe she could chew on some mint leaves next time....I'm just sayin'!

Cover Monster

I was gettin' ready for work the other morning and came across this.

The poor little fella was having a heck of a time. Prior to the video, I had raised the sheets so he could get out. He refused. So I left him.

This cover monster has hogged our bed for 12 years. The husband always complains that he pushes him off the bed at night. A 7 lb. dog can sure take up a lot of room.

Weapon of Mass Destruction

Yep, bolt cutters. The husband and I tore out some old fence and I was in charge of the bolt cutters. Pretty scary!

It was an old cross fence in our top pasture. We are re-organizing the place and there was no need for it any more.

So the wire had to come off. I was in charge of cutting the clips on the t-posts so the husband could roll the wire.

I'm thinkin' I had the better job! Cause I really stood around and took pictures.

But he did give me photography breaks! I took this one to show how hard he was workin' unlike someone else I know!

The heifers came up. They were very intrigued with what we were doing.

They thought the grass along the old fence line was the best thing ever!


And look, the mean 'ol bull, aka Mr. Grumpy Pants, was givin' me the stink eye.

He seems to enjoy coming at me at an increased rate of speed. And when there is nothing in an open pasture between us but an imaginary fence, I don't tend to appreciate it too much.

Sunday Stills-Powerlines

This week the Sunday Stills challenge involved powerlines and landscapes. I had just been complaining to the husband that I hated powerlines. He stated he would cut them down so I could take a decent photograph. I told him I didn't think that would be a good defense in court. "Yes, Your Honor, that's right...I did it for the sake of my wife's photography." Yea, not thinkin' that would fly to well!

So I took a picture of the neighbor's windmill that I drive by every day, wishing the powerlines didn't surround it.

You see those stupid powerlines! Argh! Well I tried another shot and look what happened...

They disappeared! They were on the viewfinder on the camera when I took the picture. But I had the aperture set at 1.8 so maybe it blurred them completely out of the picture?! When I go out intentionally trying to get powerlines in a shot, I can't even manage to get them! I amaze myself sometimes.

Cool New Stuff

I've received some pretty cool stuff in the mail lately. First, I won a giveaway by This DVM's Wife's Life. Woohoo, I was so excited! I received my package while I was shreddin' the last pasture on Saturday. I missed the Fed Ex truck but he was nice enough to leave it on my pickup. What a pleasant surprise when I drove up!

I got lots of goodies...

There was a picture frame, magnet, lotion, notepad (oops, forgot that in the pic?!), chocolates and a candle.

She didn't forget the kids either. They had two bags of treats. This is the only one left!

Then, this afternoon, the UPS man showed up with my new 85mm lens!!!! I had rented one and just about cried when I had to ship it back. I couldn't live another photographer's life's second without it so I bought it! Oh my goodness gracious. I've been waiting all week for it to show up. The husband said I looked like I was waiting on Santa this evening. I kept looking out the front window just hoping to see the UPS truck.

Well, it got her around 6:30 and after I did my happy dance, I put it on the camera. This was the first picture I took....

The husband doin' the dishes! I got my new lens and he's doin' the dishes. LIFE'S GOOD!

Exciting Buckin' Bull News

I can't believe I haven't told y'all the big news. I wanted to but I also wanted to wait until it was a done deal. I am superstitious about saying stuff and jinxing the outcome. But the contract has been signed and the check cashed so here's the news.

We sold half interest in Stubby!

After he won 2nd at the bull futurity, we had a guy in Colorado inquire about him. He asked if he could buy half interest. The husband discussed what we wanted for him and the requirements we would have and he accepted them!

Some of the stipulations are: we keep possession of Stubby, care for him and haul him. The partner pays for his futurity entry fees. This is a good thing cause those entry fees can be EXPENSIVE!

So what does this mean for us? Well, now we can enter Stubby in ABBI/NBBA futurities. If he places, then we get to take him to the finals in VEGAS! They are held during the PBR finals. We are so excited.

His next futurity is on June 13th. Then another on July 11th. Keep your fingers crossed for us!

Unlikely Fishin' Partner

The husband and I went out to the tank Sunday evening. Mostly to let the dogs play, but for a little fishin' too. As we made our way out, the horses followed.

Who would have thought that Priss was a fishin' horse?

She was intrigued with the pole. And the worms in the sack. But I think all she really wanted was a pettin'.

This is quite a sight. The husband doesn't like Priss much. Usually they are tormenting each other. But they were both on their best behavior. Momma was watchin'!