https://myfarmtasticlife.com/2020/04/19/the-story-of-boomer/https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/boomer-hunts-frogs.jpgBoomer Hunts Frogs - MyFarmtasticLife.comBoomer just might have ruined some landscaping last summer on his determined adventures to find frogs in the pool. But we must admit, he's a gentle soul. He really was looking for new friends.https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/boomer-on-the-patio-furniture.jpgBoomer On the Patio Furniture - MyFarmtasticLife.comI mean seriously, how could you not fall in love with that face!https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/boomer-makes-it-to-the-farm.jpgBoomer Makes It to the Farm - My Farmtastic LifeBoomer's first day on the farm. He found his sanctuary. Read more about his adventures at www.MyFarmtasticLife.com2020-04-20T01:47:37+00:00monthlyhttps://myfarmtasticlife.com/2018/09/23/choices-its-not-always-rainbows/https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/fullsizeoutput_114d.jpegMy Farmtastic Life - Max in GlassesMax, clearly deep in thought, thinking about his choices. Which are generally, "Do I want to sleep on the sofa or on the bed?" https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/1anhntd1tyenl2xelxsow.jpgMy Farmtastic Life - It's Not All Rainbows2020-04-12T04:46:33+00:00monthlyhttps://myfarmtasticlife.com/2020/04/11/look-up/https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/adobestock_297160160.jpegLook Up - When Things Feel Crazy, Look UpWhen the world feels like it is spinning, take the time to breathe in and look up. Read more at www.MyFarmtasticLife.com2020-04-13T00:30:59+00:00monthlyhttps://myfarmtasticlife.com/2020/04/05/its-okay-to-just-be/https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/adobestock_154956879.jpegIt's Oka to Just Be - My Farmtastic LifeIn trying times, sometimes it helps to remember, we can just be. Sending peace wherever you are.2024-10-09T13:46:41+00:00monthlyhttps://myfarmtasticlife.com/2020/03/29/grocery-shopping-has-never-been-sweeter/https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/adobestock_160945251.jpegMy Farmtastic Life - Grocery CartGrocery shopping in these unprecedented times has offered me a new perspective, one filled with gratitude. Read more at MyFarmtasticLife.com. 2020-03-29T19:44:29+00:00monthlyhttps://myfarmtasticlife.com/2020/03/22/why-we-love-hallmark/https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/screen-shot-2020-03-22-at-1.33.37-pm.pngGrizzly Watches Hallmark Yule LogGrizzly watches the famous Christmas Hallmark Yule Log. He thinks he belongs on the show. https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/grizzly-watches-hallmark-yule-log.jpgGrizzly Watches Hallmark Yule Loghttps://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/screen-shot-2020-03-22-at-12.02.45-pm.pngHallmark Ornament - Chocolate MooseChocolate Moose, a Hallmark ornament from 2007, and one of our farm faves. He gets a prime spot on the tree each year to show off his movable dangly legs.2020-03-22T19:09:21+00:00monthlyhttps://myfarmtasticlife.com/2019/01/08/every-month-can-be-january/https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/adobestock_131890914.jpegMy Farmtastic Life - Every Month Can Be Januaryhttps://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/screen-shot-2019-01-08-at-8.45.25-pm.pngMy Farmtastic Life - Ice on the FarmA little proof that January weather on the farm can be a bit chilly. Yep, even in Texas.2019-01-13T16:52:54+00:00monthlyhttps://myfarmtasticlife.com/2017/03/30/grocery-story-grace/https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/adobestock_55076043.jpegSometimes you can learn a thing or two about grace when you just look around - even at the grocery store. Read more at www.myfarmtasticlife.comBagged Grocery Produce Items on a Wooden Plank2018-10-07T15:36:23+00:00monthlyhttps://myfarmtasticlife.com/2018/10/07/soul-tober/https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/adobestock_121756208-1.jpegOctober is a time for the soul. Read more at www.myfarmtasticlife.com.2018-10-07T15:16:08+00:00monthlyhttps://myfarmtasticlife.com/about/https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/screen-shot-2021-08-29-at-12.31.01-pm.pngScreen Shot 2021-08-29 at 12.31.01 PMhttps://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/tammy-ammon-headshot.pngTammy Ammon - Headshothttps://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/img_1127.jpgIMG_1127Spending a little time with one of our fur-kids, River, and American mustang.https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/img_11181.jpgTammy - My Farmtastic Life https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/img_1118.jpgIMG_11182018-10-02T03:56:08+00:00weekly0.6https://myfarmtasticlife.com/2018/09/30/farmtastic-faves-the-accidental-salvation-of-gracie-lee/https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/screen-shot-2018-09-30-at-11-35-00-am1.pngThe Accidental Salvation of Gracie Lee by Talya Tate Boerner2018-10-02T02:28:04+00:00monthlyhttps://myfarmtasticlife.com/farmtastic-faves/https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/your-silver-linings-prayer-ponies.pngYour Silver Linings - Prayer PoniesA sampling of the one-of-a-kind prayer ponies.2018-09-30T20:04:31+00:00weekly0.6https://myfarmtasticlife.com/2018/07/15/farmtastic-faves-barking-to-the-choir/https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/barking-to-the-choir.jpgBarking to the Choir - Gregory BoyleBarking to the Choir - The Power of Radical Kinship. Oh my stars will this book move you in ways you don't expect, challenge your thinking, and leave you searching deep inside for your best self. And most importantly, reminding you that we are all in need of kindness and kinship. 2018-09-30T16:25:13+00:00monthlyhttps://myfarmtasticlife.com/2018/07/08/independence-in-the-middle/https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/adobestock_162412544.jpegIndependence in the Middle - Finding the Art of CompromiseIndependence in the Middle - why we all need to take one giant step toward the middle. 2018-07-08T17:43:20+00:00monthlyhttps://myfarmtasticlife.com/2018/05/28/heat-wave-wisdom/https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/adobestock_88676421.jpegMy Farmtastic Life - Heat Wave WisdomHow a chance encounter in the grocery story and a discussion about a heat wave changed my perspective. 2018-07-08T17:42:51+00:00monthlyhttps://myfarmtasticlife.com/2018/05/13/mom-the-constant/https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/ljwr3pcs36zrjdpvfgbq.jpgMy Farmtastic Life - Mom the Constant. Read more about Mother's Day and its importance to our family at www.myfarmtasticlife.comMom and me at Disney World - smiles, laughs, and Mickey Mouse. Oh those were some amazing times!https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/eo9vnufsqgonkegg78qiaq.jpgMy Farmtastic Life - Mom the Constant. Read more about Mother's Day and its importance to our family at www.myfarmtasticlife.comOh the college years. Mom forever was cheering me on - even through changing my major four times. She always said there was nothing I couldn't do that I put my mind to. Well except gymnastics, maybe. That was so not my jam. Those pics will remain hidden.https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/img_0003.jpgMy Farmtastic Life - Mom the Constant. Read more about Mother's Day and its importance to our family at www.myfarmtasticlife.comMom just recently got her first smart phone. This is her first selfie. Mom would tell you that being together is her favorite.https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/0wyfmvugtgspjucxc0ceba.jpgMy Farmtastic Life - Mom the Constant.Christmas was always a special time. When I was born, Mom was in her early 20s, so in a lot of ways it was like we were getting to be kids together during those special times. https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/lskx49stthjajnzgaiza.jpgMy Farmtastic Life - Mom, The ConstantIn this photo, I love mom's smile. I love that I am in her arms. I love that we are together.https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/ltwaj1ggtym8pj7yzrrkqa.jpgMy Farmtastic Life - Mom, the ConstantOur little family - the three musketeers. https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/img_0099.jpgIMG_0099https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/pncfmw3ksncbd4anxngw.jpgMy Farmtastic Life - Mom, The ConstantMe and mom doing one of our favorite things - snuggling together, and with a pooch to boot.2018-05-28T18:01:57+00:00monthlyhttps://myfarmtasticlife.com/2018/04/01/what-am-i-willing-to-trade/https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/adobestock_161938640.jpegMy Farmtastic Life - What Are you Willing to Trade? My Thoughts on Social MediaMy Farmtastic Life - What Are you Willing to Trade? My Thoughts on Social Media2024-07-26T23:57:54+00:00monthlyhttps://myfarmtasticlife.com/2018/03/03/the-sun-the-soil-and-springtime/https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/screen-shot-2018-03-03-at-5-04-07-pm.pngMy Farmtastic Life - Our beloved old fashioned, creaky springs, doorframe slapping wooden screen door. Read about our door in the The Sun, the Soil, and Springtime at www.myfarmtasticlife.com.Our beloved, old fashioned, creaky springs, doorframe slapping wooden screen door. Another one of Cowboy's magnificent creations!https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/adobestock_77924467.jpegMy Farmtastic Life - The Sun, the Soil, and Springtime. Read about our connection to sprint at www.myfarmtasticlife.com.My Farmtastic Life - The Sun, the Soil, and Springtime. https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/screen-shot-2018-03-03-at-4-41-08-pm.pngMy Farmtastic Life - One of our favorite Texas springtime activities - hunting for bluebonnets. Mid to end of April is usually the best time to spot these beauties. This pic is from a day trip last year to the bluebonnet trail near Ennis, Texas. Read more at www.myfarmtasticlife.com.One of our favorite Texas springtime activities - hunting for bluebonnets. Mid to end of April is usually the best time to spot these beauties. This pic is from a day trip last year to the bluebonnet trail near Ennis, Texas. https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/screen-shot-2018-03-03-at-4-37-47-pm.pngMy Farmtastic Life - The Sun, The Soil, and SpringtimeCountry driving, fresh air, and roadside bluebonnets. 2018-03-03T23:09:55+00:00monthlyhttps://myfarmtasticlife.com/2018/01/28/the-hermit-and-the-butterfly/https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/img_6778.jpgMy Farmtastic Life - Cowboy and RangerOne of my all-time favorite pics of Cowboy. That man continues to capture my heart each day, and boy can he make me laugh.https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/img_7273.jpgMy Farmtastic Life - The Hermit and the ButterflyThis social butterfly found her roots and contentment she never knew possible.2018-01-29T00:40:01+00:00monthlyhttps://myfarmtasticlife.com/2017/12/31/resolution-revolution/https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/adobestock_98015263.jpegHappiness is textWhat will your happiness look like in 2018? Read about my resolution revolution.https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/adobestock_183812748.jpegHappy new year 2018 on wooden tableFind the good in 2017 and work for the joy in 2018!2018-01-01T15:45:41+00:00monthlyhttps://myfarmtasticlife.com/2017/11/26/happy-christmas-merry-new-year/https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/screen-shot-2017-11-26-at-8-32-26-pm.pngScreen Shot 2017-11-26 at 8.32.26 PMThis is how we roll with Christmas at the farm - nothing a little stare down won't fix. Seriously though, love all around.https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/adobestock_43894606-e1511749549642.jpeg3 TannenschmuckHappy Christmas and Merry Holidays from our farm to yours. Sharing holiday memories and asking for a little love and kindness this holiday season. https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/dsc_0652.jpgDSC_0652The colored Christmas lights made a reappearance this year as we decided to rock it a little old school. 2017-11-28T03:33:36+00:00monthlyhttps://myfarmtasticlife.com/2017/10/30/whats-in-a-word/https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/adobestock_168253271.jpegHigh angle view of blank gratitude journal with pen on desk with tea and flowers (selective focus)Sometimes we can get lost in our words. Blessings and gratitude are powerful words. How do you use them?2017-12-31T17:09:05+00:00monthlyhttps://myfarmtasticlife.com/2017/10/15/smashing-pumpkins-not-the-band/https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/screen-shot-2017-10-15-at-6-21-54-pm.pngScreen Shot 2017-10-15 at 6.21.54 PMOkay we have one pumpkin on the farm. But seriously - how can you not love this crazy girl? #maybellethemagnificenthttps://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/img_7084.jpgIMG_7084This right here is why we do not have white sofas. If it's not washable and can take a little dirt, it's not happening at the farm. https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/adobestock_108581674.jpegPumpkins in a pumpkin patchEverything is coming up pumpkins in fall. One farmgirl's quest to not get lost in the pumpkin patch. https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/adobestock_92993618.jpegMini pumpkins in a row against rustic wooden backgroundMini pumpkins in a row against rustic wooden background, copy space2017-10-30T23:57:14+00:00monthlyhttps://myfarmtasticlife.com/2017/10/05/we-came-for-the-giraffes/https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/screen-shot-2017-10-05-at-5-52-29-pm.pngScreen Shot 2017-10-05 at 5.52.29 PMA friendly giraffe coming to say hello. If you look closely you'll see several in the background, and also a gaggle of European Red Deer relaxing in the shade. https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/screen-shot-2017-10-05-at-5-46-34-pm.pngScreen Shot 2017-10-05 at 5.46.34 PMMama and baby giraffe at Fossil Rim Wildlife Center.2017-10-15T21:25:24+00:00monthlyhttps://myfarmtasticlife.com/2017/09/17/smokeys-eye/https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/screen-shot-2017-09-17-at-1-33-41-pm.pngScreen Shot 2017-09-17 at 1.33.41 PMSmokey's first day out in the pasture after his return. This is a roll of glee!https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/screen-shot-2017-09-17-at-1-33-14-pm.pngScreen Shot 2017-09-17 at 1.33.14 PMThe fellas get reacquainted with some sniffs and nibbles. Horses talk with their ears, and this day they looked like they alls should have all been named radar. Ears twitching every which way.https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/screen-shot-2017-09-17-at-1-32-22-pm.pngScreen Shot 2017-09-17 at 1.32.22 PMThe veterinary staff getting ready to load Smokey up for the trip home. Let's just say, this fella is not a the easiest loader. (The patches on his neck were from his IVs. Such a fashion statement.)https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/screen-shot-2017-09-17-at-1-30-49-pm.pngScreen Shot 2017-09-17 at 1.30.49 PMSmokey sniffing his towel and finding comfort in the scents of home.https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/screen-shot-2017-09-17-at-1-31-38-pm.pngScreen Shot 2017-09-17 at 1.31.38 PMSmokey bending down to sniff and be petted. I sat on the floor of his stall, talking to him.https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/screen-shot-2017-09-17-at-1-25-00-pm.pngScreen Shot 2017-09-17 at 1.25.00 PMSmokey the mustang heals from an eye injury and teaches us what it means to connect. 2017-10-01T03:58:14+00:00monthlyhttps://myfarmtasticlife.com/2017/08/29/the-sun-the-water-and-hope/https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/adobestock_94586123.jpegTwo women holding handsThere is nothing more beautiful than connecting to your fellow humans - reach out, hold someone's hand, say a prayer, offer a hug.https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/adobestock_74120763.jpegKey and labelThe sun, the water, and hope. How our humanity unites us in times of trial.2017-09-11T00:09:41+00:00monthlyhttps://myfarmtasticlife.com/2017/09/10/church-on-the-porch/https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/dsc_0668.jpgDSC_0668A fellow church on the porch attendee, Maybelle rests in the shade of a Basil plant.https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/dsc_0669.jpgDSC_0669A fellow church on the porch attendee, Maybelle rests in the shade of a Basil plant.https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/dsc_0653.jpgDSC_0653Iced coffee, reading, nature - it's time for church on the porch. 2017-10-01T03:54:58+00:00monthlyhttps://myfarmtasticlife.com/2017/08/26/blank-space/https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/adobestock_96406369.jpeggratitude quote on dusty black chalkboard2017-08-28T23:41:07+00:00monthlyhttps://myfarmtasticlife.com/2017/08/17/breathable-moments/https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/dsc_0107.jpgPorch RulesSometimes it's the simplest moments in life where we can find the most joy. 2017-08-18T00:44:48+00:00monthlyhttps://myfarmtasticlife.com/2017/07/17/musical-cars/https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/adobestock_94662013.jpegWooden Blocks with the text: FriendsFriendship - grace, compassion and humor. 2017-07-18T02:39:12+00:00monthlyhttps://myfarmtasticlife.com/2017/07/12/holy-sheep/https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/20170702-dsc_0494.jpg20170702-DSC_0494Sweet Babalou marching through the pasture she called home for a week. Sweet sheep. Thanks to our dear friend Trey McIntyre for the photo!https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/20170702-dsc_0496.jpg20170702-DSC_0496Babalu soaking up the sunshine and munching the grasses. Thanks to our dear friend Trey McIntyre for capturing some pics of this old gal. 2017-07-13T03:46:57+00:00monthlyhttps://myfarmtasticlife.com/2017/05/28/wear-the-bathing-suit/https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/adobestock_87737869.jpegAdorable woman's bikini bathing suiting hanging on clothesline on a summer day.Bathing suit season is here, lord help us all. But what if instead of dread we found joy?https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/adobestock_67044603.jpegRetro toned polka dot bikini on clotheslineBathing suit season is here, lord help us all. But what if instead of dread we found joy?2017-07-07T03:05:01+00:00monthlyhttps://myfarmtasticlife.com/2017/07/06/forget-your-baseboards/https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/img_6417.jpgIMG_6417Maybelle says, "Just relax and enjoy some time on the porch. The view is great and the company is even better."https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/adobestock_61673392.jpegRelaxGive yourself a break and take a breath when friends come to visit - enjoy the moment. 2017-07-07T02:33:33+00:00monthlyhttps://myfarmtasticlife.com/2017/05/20/skunked/https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/screen-shot-2017-05-20-at-9-28-14-pm.pngScreen Shot 2017-05-20 at 9.28.14 PMMaybelle after one of her multiple baths from her skunk adventure. Doesn't she look thrilled? Bless her little heart!2017-05-21T02:51:40+00:00monthlyhttps://myfarmtasticlife.com/2017/04/09/easter-donkey-take-2/https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/screen-shot-2017-04-02-at-6-21-55-pm.pngMy Farmtastic Life - Sweetie Pie the donkey and her Easter CrossSweetie Pie shows off her Easter cross - a reminder of grace, compassion, and kindness. https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/screen-shot-2017-04-09-at-12-48-34-pm.pngMy Farmtastic Life - Sweetie PieSweetie Pie showing off part of her special cross markings, a sweet reminder at Easter. 2017-04-09T17:54:33+00:00monthlyhttps://myfarmtasticlife.com/2017/01/22/no-need-for-kennels/https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/img_2677.jpgimg_2677From the littlest to the biggest - we can all be friends. Maybelle gives a snuggle to her pal Smokey.https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/img_1177.jpgimg_1177One of my favorite pics of an unlikely pair of friends - Maybelle as a crazy playful pup and Willie as a wise old crotchety kitty, rest her sweet soul. Maybelle made Willie a little more spry, and Willie taught Maybelle a few more manners. Sharing our life lessons - isn't that what we want from each other?https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/img_0844.jpgimg_0844https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/img_1179.jpgimg_1179One of my favorite pics of an unlikely pair of friends - Maybelle as a crazy playful pup and Willie as a wise old crotchety kitty, rest her sweet soul. Maybelle made Willie a little more spry, and Willie taught Maybelle a few more manners. Sharing our life lessons - isn't that what we want from each other?2017-03-31T01:39:34+00:00monthlyhttps://myfarmtasticlife.com/meet-the-farm/https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/screen-shot-2017-03-25-at-5-46-20-pm.pngMy Farmtastic Life - Max in the PoolMax - our big-hearted, goofy latest addition adopted from sweet friends - he's living the farmtastic lifehttps://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_1311.jpgMiss Willie KittyMiss Willie Kitty - our first kitty - from going to college in a backpack to bossing the dogs - we had 18 great years!https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_1167.jpgYeller Feller in his new homeYeller Feller - the bobtail tabby fell in love with Dadhttps://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_0927.jpgRiver and CowboyRiver - Out for an afternoon stroll with Cowboy https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_0929.jpgIMG_0929River - We're sporting our mustang brandhttps://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/chip-grizzly-bear-shadow-keeping-the-blanket-warm.jpgChip, Grizzly, Bear, Shadow - Keeping the blanket warmChip, Grizzly, Bear, and Shadow - Shadow found the farm and birthed her kitties in the barn (that's one smart mama!)https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/goober-in-the-snow.jpgGoober in the snowGoober - our lovable hound who found the farm and stole my hearthttps://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/maybelle-tongue-out-2.jpgMaybelle - Tongue OutMaybelle - aka Squirt, is our resident lap dog and full of just plain adorablenesshttps://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/rhinoceros-working-the-christmas-ribbons.pngRhinoceros - working the Christmas ribbonsRhinoceros - the cat knows how to work the Christmas ribbonshttps://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/nightmare-on-the-horse-stalls.jpgNightmare on the horse stalls.Nightmare - the barn cat watching over his digs2017-03-25T22:56:24+00:00weekly0.6https://myfarmtasticlife.com/2017/03/25/farmtastic-recipe-loving-life-limeade/https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/screen-shot-2017-03-25-at-5-01-23-pm.pngMy Farmtastic Life Recipe - Loving Life LimeadeThis limeade hits the spot on a warm spring day. Serve in a vignette pitcher for a fun touch. https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/screen-shot-2017-03-25-at-5-01-47-pm.pngMy Farmtastic Life Recipe - Limeade in a vintage pitcher and glassesThis just makes me smile and my lips happy. Sit on your porch, by the pool, or in your favorite chair and enjoy the flavors of spring.https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/screen-shot-2017-03-25-at-5-00-40-pm.pngMy Farmtastic Life Recipe - Limeade in progressWhen you are up to your elbows in lime juice and sugar you know you are in for a treat.https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/screen-shot-2017-03-25-at-5-00-15-pm.pngMy Farmtastic Life Recipe - Limes for limeadePut a little elbow into it and roll your limes. This will make sure they are good and juice when you are ready to give them the squeeze.https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/screen-shot-2017-03-25-at-4-59-38-pm.pngMy Farmtastic Life Recipe - Limeade IngredientsLimes, sugar, and the perfect pitcher. Loving Life Limeade here we come.2017-03-25T22:22:55+00:00monthlyhttps://myfarmtasticlife.com/2017/03/23/country-living-is-the-life-for-us/https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/screen-shot-2017-03-23-at-9-26-11-pm.pngMy Farmtastic Life - Fixing a FenceWhen you have to fix a busted board and don't have an extra fancy duct tape will have to do. (Not gonna lie, for half a second I thought about wrapping all the fence boards in this. Maybe just a tad over the top.)https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/screen-shot-2017-03-23-at-9-13-58-pm.pngCowboy on a TractorFarm life - Cowboy spending 7 hours bumping along mowing one field. That's a lot of seat time. Love my man on a tractor (and a dog in the field).2017-03-24T04:56:34+00:00monthlyhttps://myfarmtasticlife.com/2017/03/11/country-driving/https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/img_2838.jpgIMG_2838That's me at 4 years old on a cross-country road trip. Daddy thought it would be hilarious to stand me on the side of Route 66 and have me thumb it - with my purple suitcase and my baby doll. I guess my love of the road started early.https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/img_2092.jpgIMG_2092https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/img_2093.jpgIMG_2093Watching the sunrise from a country road. This is looking out over the hoods of Cowboy's 1957 Chevy. It's true, you can see the U.S.A. from your Chevrolet!2017-03-12T03:17:16+00:00monthlyhttps://myfarmtasticlife.com/2017/02/20/spa-kitty/https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/img_5921.jpgMy Farmtastic Life - BeartholameowHaving his own personal spa day moment - Bear soaks up the shower steam.2017-03-11T21:09:17+00:00monthlyhttps://myfarmtasticlife.com/2017/02/25/we-simply-love-them/https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/screen-shot-2017-02-25-at-6-52-43-pm.pngMustang RiverMustang number three - A River Runs Wild, aka River. This guy had a rough start, but it probably the biggest lover we've got. https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/screen-shot-2017-02-25-at-6-50-38-pm.pngRanger as a yearlingRanger as a yearling. You could already tell that fella was going to have great hair, and a crazy fun personality. https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/screen-shot-2017-02-25-at-6-54-28-pm-e1488070910462.pngscreen-shot-2017-02-25-at-6-54-28-pmSmoke in the Valley (a.k.a. Smokey) and Lone Star Ranger (a.k.a. Ranger) having a nice little much. This sis one of my absolute favorite pictures of them - and just looks like love to me!2017-03-11T21:03:27+00:00monthlyhttps://myfarmtasticlife.com/2017/02/12/rearranging-equals-chaos/https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/screen-shot-2017-02-12-at-7-18-03-pm.pngMy Farmtastic Life - All the Dogs Piled in BedSeriously - where is there room for humans? Of course Goober's current collar situation does not help, not one little bit. But those faces? Oh those faces!2017-02-20T20:02:19+00:00monthlyhttps://myfarmtasticlife.com/2017/01/01/cultivate-a-vision/https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/fullsizerender_1.jpgUp Close Vision BoardDare to cultivate a vision for your life - you may be surprised to find you are already living it.https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/img_5780.jpgMy 2017 Vision BoardThe finished product - so many words that just speak to my soul. Wishing you all a blessed 2017!https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/fullsizerender.jpgVision Board In ProgressClipping away - I ended up with more words than room, which forced me to get down to my faves. Also, you will make a mess. It's okay - just enjoy the process!https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/img_5785.jpgVision Board SuppliesSome of my favorite vision board supplies - really you can use anything you'd like.2017-02-13T00:43:40+00:00monthlyhttps://myfarmtasticlife.com/2017/01/29/valentines-schmalentines/https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/fullsizerender1.jpgValentine's HeartValentines Schmalentines - sometimes you just have to laugh.https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/img_5043.jpgimg_5043Cowboy just doing what he does - taking care of us. Love!2017-02-13T00:41:09+00:00monthlyhttps://myfarmtasticlife.com/2017/02/05/the-mutual-admiration-society/https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/screen-shot-2017-02-05-at-5-22-41-pm.pngscreen-shot-2017-02-05-at-5-22-41-pmOur little family - we were and continue to be a close little bunch. I can almost promise you that dad was making me laugh in this pic. Mom insisted he come to all picture sessions - she said it was the only way to guarantee I'd smile.https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/screen-shot-2017-02-05-at-5-20-24-pm.pngDad is a fantastic dance - the one thing I didn't inherit was his rhythm. But he humors me and last year we went to a '50s dance and laughed all the way through. https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/screen-shot-2017-02-05-at-5-22-14-pm.pngscreen-shot-2017-02-05-at-5-22-14-pmhttps://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/img_5976.jpgimg_5976Dad dreamed of being a cowboy from the time he was a child. He loves nothing more than being around horses - and they love him.https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/screen-shot-2017-02-05-at-5-19-12-pm.pngDancing Shoes - Dad and MeDad and me with our dancing shoes on. This was a spur of the moment picture I took, that I truly treasure.2017-02-13T00:36:34+00:00monthlyhttps://myfarmtasticlife.com/2017/01/15/10-critters-the-bible-and-a-bra/https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/screen-shot-2017-01-15-at-10-09-24-am.pngDixie monitoring catsDixie Doodlebug monitoring the tower of cats in the storm shelter.https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/screen-shot-2017-01-15-at-10-07-03-am.pngscreen-shot-2017-01-15-at-10-07-03-amhttps://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/screen-shot-2017-01-15-at-9-46-39-am.pngDogs and cats in storm shelterAll tucked into the storm shelter. We were standing up against the wall - wouldn't want to crowd the critters. 2017-01-29T05:21:07+00:00monthlyhttps://myfarmtasticlife.com/2016/10/15/tug-of-donkey/https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_4798.jpgSweetie Pie Playing TugSweetie Pie being a smidge stubborn. She is a donkey, after all.2017-01-02T04:12:40+00:00monthlyhttps://myfarmtasticlife.com/2016/12/29/a-tourist-in-my-own-town/https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/56ee0822-2013-40ca-9b5e-645628ff0609.jpgRiver House GrillOne of my favorite good eats - The River House Grill. The Harvest Flatbread is DIVINE!https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/c70e65ad-8f50-4f6d-92e4-bcfe517f18c0.jpgc70e65ad-8f50-4f6d-92e4-bcfe517f18c0https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/5159bb7a-3ab2-473c-a5df-31a7ca678b63.jpg5159bb7a-3ab2-473c-a5df-31a7ca678b63https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/152f636d-7788-4aad-b23f-bdbba1c02ea1.jpgCrump ParkI love these little parks tucked in and around the square. Any little spot can be a pretty spot.https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/52e4f4de-b6f8-4905-96ff-e3ce8bbc7ee9.jpgSomervell County Heritage CenterDig up a little dirt on your ancestors as Somervell County Heritage Center.https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/49f36773-5db8-40b9-881f-e956ec4733a5.jpgMiss Dixie's CottageMiss Dixie's Cottage is filled with the farmhouse finds. And how can you not love a store called Miss Dixie's Cottage?https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/9c441ce5-ebe7-4be7-8739-83a3dc4ffa35.jpgGlen Rose Ice HouseThe historic ice house. Oh what stories this sweet little building could tell.https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/5b9cc2cb-0be2-4f33-88c5-5237c714b794.jpgGlen Rose BenchSit a spell in Glen Rose.https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/0b48251e-e2c1-40b6-813a-0cbc94b0e8d3.jpgReese & PaisleyNew to the square - cowgirl chic Reese and Paisley was filled with unique and fun clothes.https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/554fa8a4-ecf5-4b53-9093-86f73f88a3e4.jpg554fa8a4-ecf5-4b53-9093-86f73f88a3e4Tracks in Time Too is one of my favorites - filled with industrial, farmhouse, and just plain fun finds.2016-12-30T21:41:22+00:00monthlyhttps://myfarmtasticlife.com/2016/12/20/christmas-cards-o-christmas-cards/https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/img_5366.jpgimg_5366Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from two- and four-leggeds on the farm!2016-12-29T22:55:54+00:00monthlyhttps://myfarmtasticlife.com/2016/10/09/when-you-wish-upon-a-frog/https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_4654.jpgimg_4654A sampling of our friendly frogs.https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_4475.jpgDixie in the PoolDixie rocking it out in the pool - on the hunt for missing tennis balls.https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_4474.jpgimg_4474https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_4472.jpgimg_4472https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_4471.jpgimg_4471https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_4470.jpgMaybelle FloatsMaybelle on her floating turtle - clearly a stressed out farm dog.https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_2415.jpgPool in progressI just had to climb in at my first chance.2016-10-16T02:46:11+00:00monthlyhttps://myfarmtasticlife.com/2015/05/25/its-all-about-the-ears/https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_2380.jpgMy Farmtastic Life - It's All About the EarsThat is my happy Goobs. I just adore that face (and of course those ears)!https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_2384.jpgMy Farmtastic Life - It's All About the EarsThe many faces of Goober. This face says, "Mom, please stop. We all know I'm beautiful!"https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_2383.jpgMy Farmtastic Life - It's All About the EarsSilly posing pooch. He looks like he needs some spectacles, doesn't he?https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_2370.jpgMy Farmtastic Life - It's All About the EarsGoober the hound dog and his usual mug. Clearly he is stressed.2015-05-29T15:04:24+00:00monthlyhttps://myfarmtasticlife.com/2015/05/25/farmtastic-recipe-chicken-tortilla-soup/https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_2424.jpgMy Farmtastic Life - Chicken Tortilla SoupThe soup has a vibrant, spicy broth and is loaded with veggies. Make sure to stir the whole pot before serving. The chicken will be on the bottom of the pot.https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_2417.jpgMy Farmtastic Life - Chicken Tortilla SoupAdding in the tortillas. Push them down into the mix with your spoon. They will sink.https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_2414.jpgMy Farmtastic Life - Chicken Tortilla SoupMake sure to stir, stir, stir. Notice the soup is now almost at the top of the pot.https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_2409.jpgMy Farmtastic Life - Chicken Tortilla SoupGetting all of the ingredients ready to make one monster batch of soup.https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_2411.jpgMy Farmtastic Life - Chicken Tortilla SoupOnce all broth is added. The pot is about half full. https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_2407.jpgMy Farmtastic Life - Chicken Tortilla SoupAdding in the broth. This is a 12 quart stock pot. noticed how deep the soup currently is.https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_2402.jpgMy Farmtastic Life - Chicken Tortlla SoupYep - this recipe has a lot of ingredients. But it is oh so worth it as the rich flavors come together for one of my all-time faves.2015-05-25T20:25:23+00:00monthlyhttps://myfarmtasticlife.com/2015/05/17/just-say-no-to-snakes/https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_2377.jpgMy Farmtastic Life - Just Say No to SnakesGod bless Cowboy. He set to mowing some of the tall grasses around the barn within an hour of snake number three. I love that man so!https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_2375.jpgMy Farmtastic Life - Just Say No To SnakesSerioulsy snake number three? Nothing like seeing a snake stick it's head on a door and stick out its tongue to make a girl scream. Enough already!https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_2357.jpgMy Farmtastic Life - Just Say No to SnakesDad saved the day, and by day I mean my sanity. Sorry Mr. Snake. You are not welcome on the porch!2015-05-18T01:08:30+00:00monthlyhttps://myfarmtasticlife.com/2015/05/12/go-fish/https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_2293.jpgMy Farmtastic Life - Go FishA close up of dear sweet Lips, in his team pitcher house.https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_2314.jpgMy Farmtastic Life - Go FishLips enjoying his new digs. Luxury penthouse in the sky.https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_2291.jpgMy Farmtastic Life -One fish + one tea pitcher = one very happy Lips the goldfish.https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_2027.jpgMy Farmtastic Life - Go FishOur first little goldfish swimming laps in their olympic sized pool, a.k.a a horse trough.2015-05-14T01:47:50+00:00monthlyhttps://myfarmtasticlife.com/2015/05/09/farmtastic-recipe-veggie-pizza/https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_2212.jpgMy Farmtastic Life - Veggie PizzaTime to take this perfect snack to the porch. Let us know what you like on your veggie pizza.https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_2208.jpgMy Farmtastic Life - Veggie PizzaTime to dig in and enjoy the crunchy fresh veggies!https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_2207.jpgMy Farmtastic Life - Veggie PizzaVeggie time!https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_2206.jpgMy Farmtastic Live - Veggie PizzaSprinkle on a little or lot, just add cheese.https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_2205.jpgPutting your pizza togetherSpread your sauce on your pizza. I use an icing spreader. https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_2204.jpgMy Farmtastic Life - Veggie PizzaOnce you add in the sour cream, mix until smooth.https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_2203.jpgMy Farmtastic Life - Veggie PizzaMixture will be lumpy when it is just the cream cheese and dressing.https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_2202.jpgColorful summer veggiesDelicious bowl of fresh veggies all chopped up. If you have one, visit your local farmer's market and pick out your faves.https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_2200.jpgVeggie Pizza - Preparing the DoughIf only making dough from scratch was this easy. Simply roll out your crescent rolls and go.https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_2199.jpgIngredients for Veggie PizzaGathering veggies and accoutrement to put together a scrumptious snack. 2015-05-09T22:06:45+00:00monthlyhttps://myfarmtasticlife.com/2015/04/03/easter-donkey/https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/sweetiepieandthecross.jpgSweetiePieAndtheCrossSweetie Pie and Mama Rose are Jesus donkeys. On this Easter weekend they proudly display their crosses.2015-04-04T12:12:04+00:00monthlyhttps://myfarmtasticlife.com/2015/02/23/a-love-letter-to-northern-farmgirls-and-boys/https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_1920.jpgIMG_1920Ranger and Smokey noshing their hay.https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_1924.jpgRiver Comes for a ScratchRiver - my love bug. He's by far the hardest to photograph as he heads straight to me for petting and scratches.https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_1922.jpgIMG_1922Smokey says, "Hi, Mom! Look how dirty I am from rolling in the snow and mud!"https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_1916.jpgRanger Running in the SnowRanger was stirring up trouble today. He loves the cold and chasing his fellow buds. (But look at that mane!! If you look closely, you can even see his mustang brand.)https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_1913.jpgIMG_1913Not quite primetime for porch sitting, but so pretty before it's covered in paw prints.2015-02-24T02:06:34+00:00monthlyhttps://myfarmtasticlife.com/2015/02/08/farmtastic-recipe-sunday-banana-bread/https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_1877.jpgBanana BreadPerfectly golden banana bread ready for snacking.https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_1873.jpgBanana Bread BatterGetting ready for the oven.https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_1871.jpgMashed BananasThe easiest way to measure mashed bananas is to press them down into a measuring cup. Level with a fork.https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_1870.jpgSmashing bananasI find the simplest way to mash my bananas is with a fork on a plate. Scoop them up into a measuring cup and voila.https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_1869.jpgBanana Bread in ProgressAdding in my dry ingredients. Truth be told, my KitchenAid mixer makes baking oodles easier. (This one is pistachio green, and I also use vintage pyrex bowls for mixing.)https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_1867.jpgSunday Banana BreadCollecting the ingredients to put together this scrumptious treat.2015-02-09T15:46:08+00:00monthlyhttps://myfarmtasticlife.com/2015/01/31/where-did-january-go/https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/christmas-in-nyc.jpgChristmas in NYCCowboy and I visit the big city at Christmas. https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/chipster.jpgChipsterThe tough but lovable little Chip. Happily using his box again and dining like a king.https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/river-busts-a-gate.jpgRiver Busts a GateRiver knocks the gate off the hinges. Nightmare investigates.2015-02-10T03:40:14+00:00monthlyhttps://myfarmtasticlife.com/2014/12/16/twas-the-night-before-christmas-farm-style/https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/screen-shot-2014-12-16-at-6-26-09-pm.pngMerry Christmas From the Farm2014-12-17T01:07:58+00:00monthlyhttps://myfarmtasticlife.com/2014/11/09/toilet-cat/https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_1410.jpgIMG_1410Bear hanging out on the bathroom counter - waiting to advice on eye shadow colors.https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_1408.jpgIMG_1408Bear, aka the toilet cat. Looks like he owns the joint, doesn't it?2014-11-09T19:19:01+00:00monthlyhttps://myfarmtasticlife.com/2014/10/26/farmtastic-recipe-trudes-stuffin-muffins/https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_1524.jpgIMG_1524One plate of deliciousness. Stuffin' muffins served with gravy. Who doesn't love gravy?https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_1523.jpgIMG_1523Golden perfection. Stuffin' muffins for everyone!https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_1522.jpgIMG_1522Ready for the oven, and the countdown begins.https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_1521.jpgIMG_1521What the mixture looks like after mixing. Bonus, the butter will make your hands nice and soft.https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_1520.jpgIMG_1520Stuffin' muffins in the making - formed into muffins of perfection.https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_1519.jpgIMG_1519Pouring in the butter. Who doesn't love butter? And for the holidays, we're sure it's calorie free.https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_1517.jpgIMG_1517One pile of yumminess. Let the mixing begin.https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_1515.jpgIMG_1515It's equal parts bell pepper, onion, and celery. Feel free to ratchet up or down based on your tastes.https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_1516.jpgIMG_1516Cut bread into cubes. This is when that bread knife comes in super handy!https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_1511.jpgIMG_1511Bread all laid out and getting its crunch on.2014-11-02T14:52:50+00:00monthlyhttps://myfarmtasticlife.com/2014/10/25/patience-is-the-name-of-the-game/https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_1497.jpgIMG_1497So exciting - I was actually able to pet her neck and feel her beautiful mane.https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_1493.jpgIMG_1493Mama didn't put Sweetie in the middle this time. Instead, Sweetie was jealous and inserted herself. Farm problems!https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_1486.jpgIMG_1486Look at the furry head. I just love it!2014-10-26T20:54:10+00:00monthlyhttps://myfarmtasticlife.com/2014/10/18/fall-abulous/https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_1453.jpgIMG_1453Filks filling the streets, lined with tents, and selling their wares on the sidewalks next to historic old buildings.https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_1460.jpgIMG_1460Texas Farm Bureau - a reminder of how agriculture is life. They like to say if you eat, you're involved in agriculture.https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_1459.jpgIMG_1459Get moo-ving and join the Texas Farm Bureau.https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_1457.jpgIMG_1457Handmade bird houses and rocking horses. Love handmade things!https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_1454.jpgIMG_1454Local vendor selling handmade crosses. A sweet lady showing off her special wares. https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_1456.jpgIMG_1456The old two room jail now a chick boutique hotel. Love when things get new life.https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_1455.jpgIMG_1455Well loved old buildings - all decked out for the festival.https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_1452.jpgIMG_1452An old garage turned grill. Love the silos in the back.https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_1458.jpgIMG_1458Pumpkins, pumpkins, and more pumpkins!https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_1450.jpgIMG_1450Nothing says country fall like flowers in a basket on a stage that is a flat bed trailer. God bless small towns.2014-12-17T01:00:24+00:00monthlyhttps://myfarmtasticlife.com/2014/10/19/farmtastic-recipe-roasted-vegetables-and-wild-rice/https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_1473.jpgIMG_1473And voila - all combined it makes one super colorful side dish. (And yes, that's Cowboy's amazing grilled chicken.)https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_1472.jpgIMG_1472And voila - all combined it makes one super colorful side dish. (And yes, that's Cowboy's amazing grilled chicken.)https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_1471.jpgIMG_1471Cooked riced and slivered almonds - let's assemble this yumminess!https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_1470.jpgIMG_1470Veggies mounded and in the oven. This is what they look like after the first 20 minuteshttps://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_1467.jpgIMG_1467Veggies all chopped and tossed in extra virgin olive oil, seasoning salt, and pepper.https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_1466.jpgIMG_1466The yummy ingredients getting ready to prep. I love brightly colored veggies!2014-10-20T00:41:29+00:00monthlyhttps://myfarmtasticlife.com/2014/10/05/punky-brewster-anyone/https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_1392.jpgIMG_1392My customized farm shoes, a la Punky Brewster.2014-10-19T00:27:52+00:00monthlyhttps://myfarmtasticlife.com/2014/10/11/hi-ho-hi-ho-its-off-to-the-vet-we-go/https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_1418.jpgIMG_1418Dixie Doodlebug - her new svelte self. https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_1416.jpgIMG_1416Woohoo! Maybelle and Goober angling for a front seat.https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_1420.jpgHorse Steps for DogsCowboy's farm genius. Horse steps to help the dogs into their doggy coach. (Cowboy's shadow patiently waiting for me to take the photo. Pooches in the truck waiting to get out.)2014-10-11T16:30:33+00:00monthlyhttps://myfarmtasticlife.com/2014/09/28/farmtastic-recipe-broccoli-cheese-soup/https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_1371.jpgIMG_1371The finished product. One divine bowl of soup deliciousness!https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_1368.jpgIMG_1368After the veggies - and that's 2 cups of chopped broccoli. It is called broccoli cheese soup, right?https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_1367.jpgIMG_1367Gathering up the ingredients. (P.S. - I love a bamboo cutting board for fruits, veggies, and breads.)https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_1362.jpgIMG_1362Making the roux. You can see I've added fresh cracked pepper.https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_1359.jpgIMG_1359Sweating down my onions in some yummy butter. And yes, all skillets at the farm are cast iron.2014-09-28T19:14:35+00:00monthlyhttps://myfarmtasticlife.com/2014/09/14/drama-donkey/https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_1174.jpgIMG_1174This is from earlier in the summer when Sweetie Pie hurt her back hoof. This time she was not willing to soak it like a good donkey. We tried, and we had flying buckets to prove it.2014-09-14T20:42:01+00:00monthlyhttps://myfarmtasticlife.com/2014/09/02/farmtastic-recipe-lemonade-cake/https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_1301.jpgIMG_1301Adding the eggs one at a time. I crack each one into a glass jar before adding.https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_1314.jpgIMG_1314And with the icing - which came out white with just a hint of pale yellow (and with my lovely shadow taking the pic).https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_1315.jpgIMG_1315Sliced up and ready to eat. First piece goes to Cowboy!https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_1298.jpgIMG_1298Zesting lemon - admittedly not my fave task, but one that make things extra yummyhttps://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_1312.jpgIMG_1312The finished cake - slightly golden.https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_1293.jpgIMG_1293Getting prepped. 2015-02-08T22:53:16+00:00monthlyhttps://myfarmtasticlife.com/2014/08/19/tiny-barn-grateful-heart/https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/happiness-comes-from-a-grateful-heart.jpgHappiness Comes From a Grateful HeartOne of the many signs I've filled up our living space with. I love inspirational sayings for little pick me ups.2014-08-22T00:31:34+00:00monthlyhttps://myfarmtasticlife.com/2014/08/12/farmgirl-does-yoga/https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/screen-shot-2014-08-11-at-8-43-13-pm.pngFarmgirl Does YogaPhotos largely omitted to protect the innocent, namely me. A farm girl does yoga. You get the gist. 2014-09-21T18:01:05+00:00monthlyhttps://myfarmtasticlife.com/2014/07/27/its-a-close-the-gate-kind-of-day/https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_0481.jpgGreen Gate with SunflowersClose-the-gate, enjoy the day, smell the flowers.2014-07-29T00:25:58+00:00monthlyhttps://myfarmtasticlife.com/2014/07/19/farm-friends/https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_1168.jpgYeller and the TreeYeller Feller tries to climb a tree. Let's hope he gets the hang of it.https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_1169.jpgDad and his cats.Dad and his three kitties. Just call him Dr. Dad-little. He loves them and they love him.2014-07-19T22:17:26+00:00monthlyhttps://myfarmtasticlife.com/2014/06/17/farmtastic-recipe-praline-pull-apart-bread/https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_0916.jpgIMG_0916Put it together the night before, store in the fridge, and let visions of cinnamon and sugar dance in your head.https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_0934.jpgIMG_0934The finished product - a whole lot of deliciousness.2014-07-08T00:52:45+00:00monthlyhttps://myfarmtasticlife.com/2014/07/08/farmtastic-recipe-tomato-basil-salad/https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/tomato-basil-salad.jpgTomato Basil SaladThe finished product ready for munching. (And yes, that is Goober snoozing in the background on the far left. It's a farm, so of course there's a critter close by.)https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/fresh-tomatoes-and-basil.jpgFresh Tomatoes and BasilFresh tomatoes chopped straight from the garden, and some beautiful basil from Cowboy's mom's garden.2014-07-08T00:54:02+00:00monthlyhttps://myfarmtasticlife.com/2014/01/28/pretty-girl/https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/abby.jpgAbbyAbby - our girl who taught us love is second chances2014-07-08T00:15:37+00:00monthlyhttps://myfarmtasticlife.com/2014/07/06/its-hip-to-be-square/https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_10621.jpgPatriotic People and PoochLove the patriotic people and their pooch. Every parade needs a pooch!https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_1070.jpgIMG_1070Love the bunting that lines the town buildings announcing Independence Day!https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_1069.jpgGirls and horsesAnd every set of horses needs a little sparkle as they bring up the rear.https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_1067.jpgParade horsesWhat's a parade without horses? Especially love their trusty heeler leading the way. (See if you can spot the local beekeepers on the left!)https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_1065.jpgIMG_1065The local churches are big supporters of the community. It's great to see them in the parade every year.https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_1064.jpg4HThe local 4H club gets in on the act. https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_1063.jpgOldie but GoodieAn oldie but goodie. Farmalls are another favorite for Cowboy.https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_1061.jpgHere Comes the TractorHere comes the tractor - pulling some wonderfully patriotic folks.https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_1060.jpgIMG_1060Fossil Rim Wildlife Center, an amazing local place, driving their giraffe van!https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_1058.jpgVintage CarLove the old car with the courthouse in the back.2014-07-08T00:11:30+00:00monthlyhttps://myfarmtasticlife.com/2014/06/30/horse-vs-post/https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/suzy-showing-off-her-vet-wrap.jpgSuzy Showing Off Her Vet WrapSuzy rocking the teal and star vet wrap. No one says a girl shouldn't look pretty.https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/suzy-enjoying-some-grass.jpgSuzy Enjoying Some GrassSuzy enjoying some munching in the pasture today. She needed to stretch her legs.https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/boys-keeping-watch-over-suzy.jpgBoys Keeping Watch Over SuzyThe fellas keeping watch over Suzy. They don't love that she is not out with them.https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/post-vs-horse.jpgPost vs. HorseHorse vs. Post. Suzy beat the post, but the post left its mark on her too.2014-06-30T00:48:01+00:00monthlyhttps://myfarmtasticlife.com/2014/06/08/psa-the-farm-is-full/https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/yeller-licking-his-lips.jpgYeller Licking His LipsYeller Feller - He says kitty food is mmm goodhttps://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/yeller-peeking-out-behind-wild-verbena.jpgYeller Peeking Out Behind Wild VerbenaYeller Feller peeking our behind the wild verbena, contemplating coming in for dinner.2014-06-08T18:07:23+00:00monthlyhttps://myfarmtasticlife.com/2014/05/28/for-the-love-of-h2o/https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_0079.jpgIMG_0079River says he loves the H2O and all the water cisterns that feeds this trough. Heck, he's even named after water.2014-05-28T00:14:45+00:00monthlyhttps://myfarmtasticlife.com/2014/05/20/porch-oholic/https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_0857.jpgIMG_0857Dixie Doodlebug posing on the porch and enjoying the night air.https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_0856.jpgIMG_0856https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_0855.jpgIMG_0855https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_0845.jpgIMG_0845This is my kitchen-table-turned-gardening-table. Perfect for potting those pansies.https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_0847.jpgIMG_0847This is an old metal cooler that is great of storing all of my seeds. Keeps them dry and keeps out the critters.https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_0858.jpgIMG_0858https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_0854.jpgIMG_0854I love to create little vignets. Right now this chair is holding up my rosemary, but can be pulled in for extra seating in a pinch.https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_0853.jpgIMG_0853Galvanized buckets make great groupings for potted plants and herbs. I've even hidden an old electric insulator in there. Such pretty old glass.https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_0852.jpgIMG_0852https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_0851.jpgIMG_0851The PICNIC TABLE! Love it in a fresh coat of paint. This also helps the wood last longer. When I'm feeling fancy, I'll top it with a mason jar full of wild flowers.2014-05-21T00:38:24+00:00monthlyhttps://myfarmtasticlife.com/2014/05/08/free-dogs-are-never-free/https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/goober-sleeps-with-maybelle-and-dixie.jpgGoober Sleeps With Maybelle and DixieGoober at peace and on the mend with his pals, Maybelle and Dixie Doodlebug. (Goober is happily cone free.)https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/goober-dixie-maybelle.jpgGoober-Dixie-MaybelleOne of my favorite shots of the three happy pups. How can you not love those faces?2014-05-08T08:38:26+00:00monthlyhttps://myfarmtasticlife.com/2013/10/17/from-one-zoo-to-another/https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/baby-elephants-3.jpgBaby Elephants - 3Adorable baby getting a taste of bamboo.https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/baby-elephants-2.jpgBaby Elephants - 2Absolutely amazing creatures!https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/baby-elephants-1.jpgBaby Elephants - 1Big news at the zoo! Babies Bowie and Belle.https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/where-are-the-ducks.jpgWhere Are the DucksCan you spot the ducks? They are doing their best to blend.https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/lioness.jpgLionessSuch a beautiful lioness. Great article about them recently in National Geographic magazine.https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/rosemary-the-opposum.jpgRosemary the OpposumRosemary the opossum - and education critter at the zoo. 2014-05-03T22:51:32+00:00monthlyhttps://myfarmtasticlife.com/2014/02/28/donkey-basketball/https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/sweetie-pie-showing-her-pearly-whites.pngSweetie Pie - Showing Her Pearly WhitesSweetie Pie says, "No mam. There will be no donkey basketball at the farm. Smooches!"https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/donkeys-head-down-the-court.jpgDonkeys Head Down the CourtThe donkeys dribble down the court. The little one was the spunkiest. (Isn't that always the way.)https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/donkeys-enter-the-gym.jpgDonkeys Enter the GymHere come the donkeys. This little guy was first to enter to whooping and hollering.https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/donkeys-carry-the-littlest-flag-bearer.jpgDonkeys Carry the Littlest Flag BearerDonkeys start the ceremony by carrying the littlest flag bearers.https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/donkeys-aim-for-the-hoops.jpgDonkeys Aim for the HoopsLine up under the hoops, the rider takes a shot and the donkey watches on.https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/donkey-sans-rider.jpgDonkey Sans RiderSometimes the donkeys shed their riders. This poor fellow came off more than once but he was determined.2014-05-03T22:50:42+00:00monthlyhttps://myfarmtasticlife.com/2014/04/24/farmtastic-recipe-citrus-sweet-tea/https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/photo.jpgCitrus Sweet TeaCitrus Sweet Tea served in a mason jar with a healthy side of porch sitting2014-04-25T02:52:58+00:00monthlyhttps://myfarmtasticlife.com/2014/04/02/spring-is-for-the-birds/https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/hummingbird-gains-his-strength.jpgHummingbird Gains His StrengthThe little guy gets his strength back and can hold on, just before he flies away.https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/hummingbird-and-lady-banks-rose.jpgHummingbird and Lady Banks RoseOne our many hummingbird feeders. This one near a newly planted Lady Banks rose bush. Look closely and you'll see a little guy perching. (And yes, the fire hydrants is one of Cowboy's yard art pieces.)https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/first-hummingbird-of-spring-2014.jpgFirst Hummingbird of Spring 2014Tiny hummingbird regaining his strength at the feeder after he wore himself out flying around the barn.2014-04-24T04:06:48+00:00monthlyhttps://myfarmtasticlife.com/2014/04/24/oh-sweet-sleep/https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/goober-with-his-cone.jpgGoober With His ConeGoober rocking out the cone. None to thrilled, but reaching the point of acceptance.2014-04-24T03:53:42+00:00monthlyhttps://myfarmtasticlife.com/2014/04/03/a-plate-full-of-fun/https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/rosemary-in-stock-pot-planter.jpgRosemary in Stock Pot PlanterA stock pot planter used as a perfect spot for a kitchen staple at the farm - rosemary!https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/buckets-of-herbs-with-plate-markers1.jpgBuckets of Herbs with Plate MarkersGalvanized bucket filled with herbs and the adorable plate plant markers. https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/strawberry-plants-in-galvanized-bucket.jpgStrawberry Plants in Galvanized BucketStrawberry plants ready to bear some fruit, and of course sporting their plate marker.https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/plates-as-plant-markers.jpgPlates as Plant MarkersMy raised bed filled with plants and plates. Perfect eco-friendly, re-usable markers.https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/buckets-of-herbs-with-plate-markers.jpgBuckets of Herbs with Plate Markers2014-04-03T22:34:44+00:00monthlyhttps://myfarmtasticlife.com/2014/03/05/extra-extra/2014-03-05T04:29:19+00:00monthlyhttps://myfarmtasticlife.com/2014/02/17/my-funny-valentine/https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/maybelle-tongue-out-2.jpgMaybelle - Tongue Out 2Maybelle - a lovely Valentine all on her own. (Now to convince her of that!)2025-08-24T19:59:53+00:00monthlyhttps://myfarmtasticlife.com/2014/01/05/not-during-business-hours/https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/ranger-injury-2013-on-the-mend.jpgRanger - On the MendAnd just look at him now ... amazing mane blowing in the wind, stitches out, and fur slowly growing back. I just love this guy!https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/ranger-injury-2013-getting-doctored.jpgRanger - In the Doctoring PenCowboy comforting Ranger as he prepares to get stitches. (I was not looking too closely, I just can't.)https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/ranger-injury-2013-after-doctoring.jpgRanger - All Doctored Up and Ready to GoAfter some great veterinary care, Ranger is all sewn up and sent home with meds.2014-02-17T03:08:45+00:00monthlyhttps://myfarmtasticlife.com/2014/01/15/pete-and-repeat/https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/maybelle-on-ice-with-ball.jpgMaybelle on ice with ballMaybelle says, "It's never too cold to play a game of tennis ball."https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/horses-and-their-hay.jpgHorses and their hayThe horses are investigating their round bale and jockeying for the best munching position.https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/goober-in-ice.jpgGoober in iceGoober says, "Mom, do you have ice skates for this stuff?"https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dogs-playing-on-ice.jpgDogs playing on iceThe canine kids investigate the ice. Check out Maybelle's ears.https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/barn-in-the-ice.jpgBarn in the iceIt's a slippery drive to the barn. It might look like snow but it's a solid sheet of ice.2014-02-17T03:06:33+00:00monthlyhttps://myfarmtasticlife.com/2014/01/11/horse-stall-therapy/https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/river-helping-scoop.jpgRiver - Helping ScoopRiver says, "Come on mom, I'll help you scoop."https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/maybelle-tongue-out.jpgMaybelle - Tongue OutMaybelle is always good for a laugh. The dog is just so darn happy and relaxed.https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/nightmare-on-the-horse-stalls.jpgNightmare on the horse stalls.Nightmare says perching is the best way to get a good view and avoid horse hooves.2014-01-15T02:25:15+00:00monthlyhttps://myfarmtasticlife.com/2013/01/23/baby-its-cold-outside/https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/20411-030.jpgSmokey in the SnowSmokey, Cowboy's mustang, wandering through the cold and posing for the perfect picture!2014-01-01T17:09:54+00:00monthlyhttps://myfarmtasticlife.com/2014/01/01/critter-resolutions/https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dixie-maybell-and-willie.jpgDixie, Maybelle, and WillieThis is what Dixie thinks about resolutions, just hide them under the cat. Maybelle being adorable, of course.2014-01-01T17:00:22+00:00monthlyhttps://myfarmtasticlife.com/2013/10/13/digging-a-fall-garden/https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/maybelle-porch-sitting.jpgMaybelle - Porch SittingMaybelle - one of her evening porch sitting sessions watching cows, horses, and donkeys.https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/gardening-seeds.jpgGardening seeds.Simple kitchen tools at use in my seed collection efforts.https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/gardening-seeds-with-flowers-and-gloves.jpgGardening seeds with flowers and glovesMore seeds, but you can also see my leather gardening gloves, well worn and a must!https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/butterfly-bush-october-2013.jpgButterfly Bush - October 2013The butterfly bush in October bloom. It's gone from buzzing with humming birds to buzzing with bees.2013-10-14T02:05:54+00:00monthlyhttps://myfarmtasticlife.com/2013/10/11/its-a-dusty-dandy-life/2013-10-13T22:44:22+00:00monthlyhttps://myfarmtasticlife.com/2013/06/25/who-said-horses-werent-expensive/https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/halters.jpgHaltersJust a sampling of our rope halter collection. Yes they are color coordinated, and we have a color for each horse. Is there any other way?2013-10-11T03:05:38+00:00monthlyhttps://myfarmtasticlife.com/2013/06/19/a-spoonful-of-sugar/https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/molasses.jpgMolassesMolasses - a farmgirl's best friend when you need to get meds into your horse!2025-02-22T20:58:13+00:00monthlyhttps://myfarmtasticlife.com/2013/06/16/everythings-coming-up-dishes/https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/platelineflower-bed.pngPlate Lined Flower BedVintage plates lining my front garden bed. And when nothing is blooming the plates still add some interest.https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/plate-in-bucket-with-balloon-plant.jpgPlate in Bucket with Balloon PlantGalvanized buckets make great planters for that farmhouse look. I tucked in a vintage plate for fun. (This is a balloon plant - one of my favorites!)https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/plate-border.jpgPlate Lined Flower Bed 2Sweet plates tucked in under my chrysanthemum bush. https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/plate-border-2.jpgPlate Lined Flower Bed 3More plates tucked into the back of one of my flower beds. 2013-06-17T13:36:38+00:00monthlyhttps://myfarmtasticlife.com/2013/06/13/cat-tv/https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/shadow-and-crew.pngShadow and CrewCat TV - Shadow and crew are tuned into the hummingbird show.2013-06-16T03:11:20+00:00monthlyhttps://myfarmtasticlife.com/2013/05/31/like-flies-to-honey/https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/guest-bath.jpgGuest BathThe guest bath - complete with a vintage claw foot tub. Time for a soak! https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/guest-room.jpgGuest RoomOur shabby chic guest room. Perfect for curling up in the picture window with a good book and a cup of tea.2013-05-31T23:04:15+00:00monthlyhttps://myfarmtasticlife.com/2013/05/19/puppydom/https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/screen-shot-2013-05-18-at-7-32-30-pm.pngMaybelle - First Day homeMaybelle on her first day home - already spoiled with love and toys.2013-05-19T01:29:13+00:00monthlyhttps://myfarmtasticlife.com/2013/05/16/im-still-here/2013-05-16T13:47:58+00:00monthlyhttps://myfarmtasticlife.com/2013/01/04/my-donkey-found-a-duck/https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/20411-024.jpgSweetie Pie and Mama Rose in the SnowMy donkey girls - Sweetie Pie and Mama rose.2013-05-16T02:53:11+00:00monthlyhttps://myfarmtasticlife.com/2013/01/06/my-love-affair-with-tractor-supply/https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/pink-boots-purple-muck-rake.jpgPink Boots Purple Muck RakeEssential farm girl needs - pink boots and a purple muck rake!2013-05-16T02:52:52+00:00monthlyhttps://myfarmtasticlife.com/2013/01/09/cat-splosion/https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/photo1.jpgRhinocerousRhinocerous (wearing his Christmas ribbons). From wild to mild, clearly he has a farmtastic life!2013-05-16T02:46:16+00:00monthlyhttps://myfarmtasticlife.com/2013/01/11/i-should-have-named-him-fabio/https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/screen-shot-2013-01-10-at-11-22-02-pm.pngRangerRanger grazing - hair and all. Special thanks to Kelly Hoodenpyle for the amazing picture.2024-12-28T09:23:35+00:00monthlyhttps://myfarmtasticlife.com/2013/01/13/and-the-thunder-rolls/https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/goober-in-the-bluebonnets.jpgGoober in the BluebonnetsGoober out for a stroll in the bluebonnets. 2013-05-16T02:45:14+00:00monthlyhttps://myfarmtasticlife.com/2013/01/18/upwind-vs-downind-it-really-matters/https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/086.jpgRanger - Mane BlowingA windy day. Great for taking horse pictures with flowing manes, not so much for scooping.2013-10-13T22:42:41+00:00monthlyhttps://myfarmtasticlife.com/2013/02/01/meow-said-the-dog/https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/dixie-and-willie.jpgDixie Doodlebug and Miss Willie KittyMiss Willie Kitty gives Dixie Doodlebug a bath - at the farm anything goes with the roles the critters play2013-05-16T02:43:17+00:00monthlyhttps://myfarmtasticlife.com/2013/02/07/are-you-new-here/https://myfarmtasticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/river-munching.jpgRiver MunchingRiver happily munching his dinner in his stall - but not after acting like a crazy beforehand.2022-12-11T23:12:24+00:00monthlyhttps://myfarmtasticlife.comdaily1.02025-08-24T19:59:53+00:00