We're back...

We're back...and we ALL loved it!

I wanted to give a little insight to all who are wondering and then I'll try to blog about some of our happenings in my next entry, along with posting a few pics.

Although we didn't come home with new saddles, rope cans, titles or pay checks we came home thankful for the experience and a drive to practice, practice, practice. The boys competed against boys and girls large and small, 6-12 years old, riding ponies, horse-ponies and horses. The talent was extreme and the atmosphere was energizing. Dexter caught 2 calves our of 3 in the tie-down calf roping and 2 calves out of 3 in the breakaway. Jaxson caught 1 calf in the breakaway.

We couldn't have been more proud!

Be thankful everyday!

First,
I made it official and dropped my online classes....such disappointment I feel:(

Second,
The trailer is loaded and the Davis Herd is ready to head south for the next few days. The boys are competing in the Rising Stars Roping in Duncan, OK. We're all so excited to see old faces, make new friends and to share the overall experience.

Third,
I have my "black Friday" list ready and I'm prepared to sneak out of the Elite early early Friday a.m. before a creature is stirring.....YES, I'm after something specific! Problem being the roar of the cold diesel is bound to arouse a few from their slumberous state.

Fourth
Thanksgiving Day comes, by statute, once a year; to the honest man it comes as frequently as the heart of gratitude will allow. ~Edward Sandford Martin

Enjoy the holiday but try to be thankful everyday!

Contemplating

This week I've been contemplating the big question....should I get a job outside the home now that the boys are in school? Actually, I'm ahead of that thought...I went as far as to register for a couple of online classes...but Guess What!

This ole' PC I'm sitting at is an antique and doesn't have the mandatory software!

Soooo my dilemma tonight....

Should I attempt to update my antique PC with the newest software,

buy a new PC or drop out of school before I really get started:(

I'll keep you posted but I just HATE the words "drop out"...they spell failure!

hmmmm.....contemplating......

My easy going hubby says "whatever you want to do , J".

Dexter says, " why don't you just keep the job you got"?

Heck, could it be my sign that I am right where I'm suppose to be?

hmmmm.......contemplating.......

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins

Dawson and I whipped these delicious muffins up the other night to satisfy my chocolate craving. I stumbled upon this recipe last fall and loved them. They're definitely a family favorite!

Extra sweet when little hands help with the concoction!

Isn't he gonna steal hearts...What gal doesn't want a boy who can bake:)

Beat 4 eggs and add 2 c white sugar, 15 oz. can pumpkin, 1 c. oil and 1/2 c. water.Blend 3 c. flour, 2 tsp. baking powder, 2 tsp. baking soda, 1 tsp. cinnamon, 1 tsp salt and slowly beat into ingredients above. Stir in 2 c. mini choc. chips and bake 18 min at 350*.

harvest

It's over! Yep, another fall harvest completed. As of Tuesday the Davis' were power washing the combine to park it back in storage until next year. I thought I'd plug in a few photos of the field work from last weekend. Wasn't it beautiful :)

Dawson switching rigs.

Ole' Mom climbed to the top of the grain bin to shoot this picture of the unload....it's a long ways up there!

CHOCOLATE

MAN, did I fall off today!

And now, the guilt is starting to set in....

Why?

Because I NEED CHOCOLATE!
I HAVE GOT TO HAVE CHOCOLATE!

I CAN'T EAT ENOUGH CHOCOLATE!
Maybe, just maybe, I'm deficient in something....like CHOCOLATE?

I said maybe...I know, a CHOCOLATE deficiency probably isn't possible.

BUT, are you sure? lol.
I've eaten umpteen tootsie rolls, milk duds, a Tootsie pop, anything & everything CHOCOLATE!
I'm trying to refrain from digging into the CHOCOLATE CHIPS.

The way I'm feeling a handful would NOT be enough! I'm feeling the urge to just dump those semi-sweet CHOCOLATE chips straight into my mouth, right from the bag!

Oh, I can taste them!

NOT good!

NOT good!

OH.. that's NOT good!

BEAUTIFUL

Today is beautiful.

I can tell.

Do you know how?

The sun is shining bright, and it was easy to jump out of bed.

Plus, the boys woke with smiles on their faces.

Amazingly too, they were pleasant to one another-NO GRIZZLIES!

Dan's finally enjoying the harvest.

The rain has stopped.

He sees progress, the crops are nearly out.

I plan to make time for funthings today.

Why?

Because today those are my priorities, is that wrong?

I'm looking forward to a weekend with friends

Celebrating

Love, laughter & living

Today is beautiful!

Enjoy!

crud update II

Had I known I would have more to report on the crud I would of held off on my earlier post today.

Anyhoo, after checking in with Dexter's pediatrician via the phone she decided it probably best to evaluate Dexter again concerning his cough and crackles.

After hearing crackles and blah blah blah (medical terminology for noises in his lungs) with her stethoscope she referred us to xray, just to see if "anything" was starting up and...

guess what?

It was..

pneumonia was present on the xray in the lower lobe of his left lung. So, if you wouldn't mind continuing to pray for Dexter it would be much appreciated. I do believe this will clear up with the antibiotics prescribed and the continued nebulizer treatments.

I feel as if Dexter and I are getting to be quite a good team for knowing when things just don't feel-sound right.

crud update

I think we're on the up! Dexter is still resting at home but growing vocally louder by the minute. He's still got a touch of a wet cough that we're treating with the nebulizer machine, but no fever! Hallaleuha!

Dawson went back to school yesterday. When he's home he finds great entertainment in pestering his brothers >:]

Pestering=Normal

This morning ; however, Jaxson had a melt-down while waiting for the bus. As tears streamed down his cheeks he claimed he just didn't feel good.

I'm not convinced that he is really sick but I am sure he's been exposed!

Time will tell...

Thanks to all for your faithful prayers!

Stay Healthy!

crud

CrUd...as in the boys have been confirmed to have the H1N1 crud. It's been a mind boggling last couple of weeks with Dawson and Dexter beginning their sickness Oct. 22-23.

Yes, one of the days was the scheduled day for school pictures :(

Then, this week, 5 days after our first go around with sick bugs I noticed Dexter starting to look frightful..peaked with dark circles under his eyes. So after battling fevers for another couple of days I decided it was in Dexter's best interest to pay a visit to his pediatrician. Was it lingering germs or a new bug? I feared he was in the beginning stages of pneumonia, which he seems to be quite susceptible too. THANK GOD! Dexter's lungs were clear-not even a wheeze:) But the high fever and other symptoms led the Dr. to do a rapid influenza A test. The accuracy of the test wasn't promising...it takes 15 min. to run & only catches 40% of the positives. Well, after 6 min. Dexter's test was leaning toward a big fat +! He was prescribed Tamiflu in hopes of limiting the duration and complications from the virus. Dawson wasn't swabbed for the bug but it should be assumed he's got the same infestation! I hate to speak too soon but at this time Jaxson seems to be able to roll in the germs and have an indestructible body armour-immune system.

Only time will tell....Stay Healthy!

Prayers greatly appreciated

good behavior

A week or so ago the Davis Herd boys made their way to Memphis, MO to eat at Keiths Cafe with Pop & Belle. On their return home the boys raced to be the first one through the door and into the house. They had BIG news!

Some lady had approached their table as she was making her way out of the restaurant and passed out $1.00 bills to each of them, for their good behavior. A huh! It was a memorable moment, I doubt they will ever forget. Grandma Belle even had her camera!

?Should I mention that had the lady been in the vehicle on the return travel home she may have wanted her dollars back...and then some?

That is what Mt. Dew and a little cloud nine mood will do to a fella.