Bob & Shelly's Big Adventures

Vacation

2010-11-23T05:14:00.000-08:00

Last week we had a great vacation!! Dustin got his first Coyote kill and Brett got his first deer (never found him) Got the long dogs out caught a few coyotes with them. Took the little dogs out and got a few coons. Could not ask for a better vacation.

My first 5K Race

2010-09-25T16:21:00.000-07:00

Today I got to mark something off my bucket list. Went to the Susan Komen Race for the Cure this morning with both of my sister in laws and ran for my mom who is a breast cancer survivor. I really did not know what to expect, and I was shocked to find out there were over 10,000 people in the race!!! The two things that stick out in my mind are the people standing on the side lines yelling encouragement, and the people with disabilities running. It humbles me to see people who nerve give up when the world has given up on them. Thanks to both of my sis in laws for all the encouragement. Love you both

I have done that before

2010-09-12T18:12:00.000-07:00

Dustin and I took a trip over the weekend. We were almost at our location and I had to go tho the bathroom. We stopped at Caseys and I go inside to the restroom. I had just sat down and the door opens. The person tried to open my door but i was in there. I could not figure out why they did not go to the other side because no one was in that stall. I just peeked through the slit in the door and what i could see I did not like. It was a MAN!!!! I was trying to do my job and all the sudden I thought maybe I went into the wrong door. But I was pretty sure I did see a baby changing table when i walked in. Then I thought well I guess dad's could change kids too. I did not know what to do or say. I could tell he was getting impatient and so was I. Its very hard to go when your nervous. We were at a stand still and then it must have clicked to him that he was in the WOMENS bathroom. He turned on the hand dryer and walked out. I busted out laughing ( don't know why) but it was funny to me. I finished up with my business and walked out with a great big smile on my face. And I thought I was the only one that did silly things.

The Brown Bomb

2010-09-09T04:52:00.000-07:00

Got a new hunting truck lol. She is a 1980 Chev 3/4 ton 4x4. Will add a dump box and a dog box. Would love to paint it pink camo :) Come on November!!!!!!!

Happy 18th Birthday to my little girl

2010-09-02T06:27:00.000-07:00

This is her first big bass she caught 2004

Ashley and me

Today at 3:33 pm my little girl will be 18. It just seems like yesterday that she was starting kindergarten and riding her little red jeep. I could not have asked for a more kind, caring loving daughter. I'm so very proud to be her mom!!! I can't wait to see what the next 18 years will bring. There are no words to express how much I love you Ash. Have a great Birthday.......

Couch-to-5k

2010-08-30T15:13:00.000-07:00

Well this week is my 7th week in my running program only 2 more weeks left. I weighed myself and I have lost 20 lbs and 21 inches total. I'm so very proud of my self. Weight is such a struggle for me. I finally think I have found something that I truly don't see as exercise RUNNING. I love the way my body feels when I'm done. Yes, I must say it is a mind game. I will be running my first 5K the end of September with both of my sister-in laws. This will be a great time and one hell of a memory!! Thanks for all the encouragement!!!!

Few more pictures from vacation

2010-08-06T04:52:00.000-07:00

Kayaking in Missouri

2010-07-16T14:10:00.000-07:00

We decided as a family to do a fun vacation this year. We went to Missouri to do a Kayaking trip down the Current and Jack Fork river. We got there on Monday afternoon and did some swimming, and yes the water was cold!!! The boys did some cliff diving and Ash and I looked for minnows. The cabin we stayed in was right on the river. They had a pool and putt-putt golf. On Tuesday we were picked up at our cabin and delivered right to the river. I must say the guys that drive the van's there drive like I do (crazy) its curvy and lots of hill's. We picked the longest trip to do the first day. It's was 19 miles, of the most beautiful water and scenery. You could see the fish right under you in the water. There were caves along the way and we stopped several times to get a drink and a snack. It took about 8 hours that day. The last hour I could tell the kids were getting tired and hungry. Day two was just as fun and had a little more adventure. Ashley and Dustin were the only one that did not flip their Kayak. We really had a wonderful time. Very thankful for what I have, A great FaMiLy!!! Will post more pics later

My Mort Iris's

2010-05-11T17:30:00.000-07:00

Mort D. gave me these bulbs before he passed away a few years back. This is the first year they have been this pretty!

Ashleys Prom 2010

2010-04-20T18:12:00.000-07:00

Ashley's Jr prom. Her date was a foreign exchange student. She is so beautiful

Easter 2010

2010-04-04T05:55:00.000-07:00

I will start out by saying I had a wonderful time with all my family and friends on Saturday! What a great Easter!!! I invited 24 people out to our house in the country for an Easter get together. We had so much FOOD. I hope everyone is still alive today after I tried to kill them with the pan busting (sorry dad). I guess a little glass never hurt anyone lol. After we ate we got to color some eggs. Then Madelyn and I and Garrett went to the basement to wait while the big kids got to hide the eggs. Oh, by the way I stuffed 126 eggs (yes Bob I went a little over board). Madelyn and Garrett did not know what to think about all the fur we have in the basement. So I gave them a little lesson on fur. They kept asking how much longer? I also was filling the kids on Confetti eggs and how it a tradition with my family to have these. I gave Madelyn and Garrett a hat to wear and told them it would help with the egg cracking on your head!! I think they all enjoyed the egg fight and the kids got lots of candy. After the hunt we got to shoot blue rock. What a great time that was. I love watching my boys turn into young men. They both did so well. Jenny got to shoot blue rock for the first time. She did great! Its always fun to see someone so excited to try something new!! Like I said, I had a wonderful Easter with all my family and friends! Please come back next year.

97 and counting

2010-03-19T05:10:00.000-07:00

Into my second week with my first Hospice patient. She is in a nursing home and what a eye opener for me this has been. She has two daughters that don't live here. One lives in Whictia and the other Arizona. I try and go see her over lunch time to help feed her. She really is not wanting to eat or drink. Last week there was a older man in his wheel chair that was trying to fist fight another resident. He would not let go of this other ladies chair and had his fist pulled back and going to punch her. Well, me being me I said, "hay come hold on to my chair" he looked at me funny and said, "I will shoot you!!" I laughed and said well I have been working out this week and feeling a little strong. He looked at me funny and started to let go of this other lady's chair. Not knowing what in the hell I had just got myself into. He let go of the chair and the worker pulled the other lady away fast and here he came. I was thinking well I really don't want to get kicked out of here so I better behave myself. He is a poor defenceless man in a wheel chair ( I would have never hurt him) well not to bad, just kidding. About that time the head nurse, which is a big lady walked up and handed him a wash cloth and told him to wipe his face he had food all over it and I would not kiss him if he had food all over his face!!! I laughed so hard I think I wet my pants!!! Every time I go there I always leave with a smile on my face from something funny that has happened. I'm so thankful for this opportunity to make someone feel special. And by the way my lady is 97 years old.

Hospice

2010-02-28T17:54:00.000-08:00

I have finished my training to be a Hospice volunteer. I have wanted to do this for a long time but just never felt ready. Now I am and what a wonderful group of people!! I learned so much over the last three weeks. I know that Hospice was wonderful to my family during our loss of several family members. I hope that I can give back half of what I was given.

To Iowa and back

2010-02-07T05:06:00.000-08:00

Our weekend catch

Two of my favorite boys

Bella and Mack looing for coons in an old car

Stuck in the dog wagon

Two coons trying to hide

We all got to skip work and school last Friday Jan 29th to head to Iowa to do some hunting. Ashley got to stay home ( with no parties I hope) and do chore and work. Brett and Dustin talked Bob into sitting in the back so they would have more room up front. I had a great time with them up front. We counted dead animals on the road and they helped me look for cop's. We counted 28 dead deer 3 coons one skunk and 19 cop's. We listened to what ever kind of music we wanted and just had a great drive. We were all very excited to get the hell out of town. We got to Iowa about 1:00pm or so on Friday and jumped right in to hunting the dogs. We got 7 coons just on Friday and 23 on Saturday on one coyote. The man we stayed with was a very nice guy. On Saturday we got to chase coyotes first thing in the morning. I LOVE that!!!! Speed, fur and kill, what else could a girl ask for?? I look forward to our next trip!! By the way the ride home was not near as fun, Brett was sick and Bob and Dustin slept most of the way home.

Just to catch up

2010-01-23T10:36:00.000-08:00

L to R Jess and Lola (Boo's daughter) Brett and Mac (Boo's son), Boogs and (?)boo's grandson , Bob and molly(Boo's daughter) and Dustin and Boo.

Bella

all the grandkids missing dustin

Bob, Ryan and Jen

two of my favorite men

This time of the year goes by way faster than I would like! Had a good Thanksgiving and a good Christmas. I'm so blessed to have a wonderful family. We had a great Christmas at mom and dad (muhlig) and I always leave with a big smile and my belly hurting from laughing. My mom and step dad came from Houston a couple of days after Christmas. We did a lot of shopping and eating. I really miss seeing her. She is a wonderful mom. Bob and I always take 2 weeks off during this time of the year and just spend time together and hunting. We have not done to much coyote calling because of the weather and his eye. I wish i was as good of a shot as Bob is but I'm not (someday). We have got the terriers out every chance we get. The new crew has done a great job finding coons. I could only wish that hunting season was year round and I was retired!! The kids made out like bandits at x-mas. Ashley is cooking at the local restaurant and part time at the vet clinic. Dustin is doing wonderful in school and just keeps making me smile. Brett is playing basketball ( his team is not very good :( but he sure tries. All three of the kids are such great kids and are growing up so fast. I love all of them with all my heart and soul. Hope to do more traveling on our bikes this summer. Oh did I forget to say, " I'm ready for the sun to shine" It's almost green house time!!!

Thanks for teaching me how to be a Murry

2009-12-05T17:13:00.000-08:00

Cap Rock near Lubbock Tx

My Aunt Fay and Uncle John (my Favorite)

Aunt P, Uncle Cotton, my dad, Uncle D.

Me and my brother Travis

Jean Gosnell was one hell of a grandma! I loved going to her house when I was a little girl. I can tell you stories about her until I'm blue in the face. Just a few things that really stick out in my mind are going to the bowling alley with her. She was in the 300 club and proud of it. She was a lady you did not mess with. She carried a pistol in her glove box until the day she could no longer drive. She used to get a motel room in the summer called the Stardust in Lubbock and invite all of us over to swim. She loved to swim and would brag about how good she could float. This lady could water ski up until her 50's. She loved to sing, she always would put on a show at family reunions and would make my grandpa sign with her. She had a beautiful voice but grandpa well we better leave that one alone! I will never forget her and my Aunt Fay teaching me how to belly dance on a table when I was little. It would make me laugh. This lady gave me the love of German Shepard's. She worked at the police department in the 70's and worked with the dogs and fell in love with them. She had a dog named Stormy. He was a mean!! He hated everyone but me and grandma and grandpa. I would play ball with him any chance I got. Grandma always made me wear my seat belt and ride in the back seat (hated that). She always took my side and made me feel that I was number one in her book. This lady taught me to stand up for my self and not to take any thing off anyone! I could take on the world and she would back me up!! She was one of those kind of ladies that you NEVER wanted to make mad!! My cousin and I were laughing about her spanking us with the switch. I'm sure we deserved every bit of punishment. My Grandpa worshiped the ground she walked on and told her all the time how special she was to him. It is to bad that it takes someone to die to bring the family together for a visit. We used to have family reunions and what a party they were. We would dance, sing, drink, play cards, tell stories and eat good food. I will miss this lady more than words can say, but like I keep telling myself, I will see her on the other side and what a family reunion that will be.:) I would have loaded pics of my grandma but dont know how. Will work on that.

I see Orange

2009-11-23T09:28:00.001-08:00

Bob and Brett

Chance and Bell

Grandpa Muhlig

Matt, Brett and Travis (the blur is Tanner)lol

Ryan and his buddies

Sunday morning Bob, Brett and I got to bird hunt with Grandpa, Uncle Ryan, Uncle Travis, Travis's dad and Matt. I just followed along to take some pictures of this event. I love to watch the dogs work. Ryan's two labs are so well behaved and you could tell they loved hunting birds. The first place we went there was a covey of Quail and Ryan did get a shot at them. Only bumped up on pheasant but he took off "wild" bird language. The next place we went to the grass was as tall as me ( does not say much). Poor Travis was trying to teach his new pup Tanner all about the bird hunting thing. He just wanted to run a long with the other dogs and he did get a chance to do that later that morning. Bob and I left shortly after that to get our dogs out to do some hunting of their own. Thanks for letting me tag along boy's!

VaCaTiOn

2009-11-13T15:46:00.000-08:00

Bella & Deisel

Me,Annie and Raven

Bob, Bella, Annie

Raven checking a hole

Some ducks we snuck up on!

Bob and I had the hole week of this week. It was great, we went to KC on Monday and Cabelas. Bought a new decoy for coyote calling. Tuesday and Wednesday we took the puppies rat hunting and did some coyote calling. Thursday took care of Dustin, he has the flu. and today took the pup's to the creek and coyote called. I was nice just to hang out and do nothing much. Next week back to work and then more time off! I love this time of the year. Bring on HUNTING season!!

Rat Haven

2009-10-24T17:47:00.000-07:00

Bella,Billy,Annie and Mute

Raven, Billy and Annie

Mute

Bella and Oz

Bob and I took a little walk to a place I call Rat Haven. I love to take the puppies there to hunt for mice and rats. I was a little muddy but the pups had a good time. We hit the jack pot today in an old dish washer. Raven got in the dish washer first and then Mute jumped in. I'm sooooo ready for hunting season to start! Bring on the FUR :)

Things I have been working on

2009-10-13T15:04:00.001-07:00

Stocking caps,blankies and scarfs

My Afhgan now

My Afghan being born

Well I have been passing the time at night crocheting. I must say I really do enjoy it. I have a client that makes baby afghans and sends them to the children hospitals. I made 3 of them and I hope they keep little babies warm this winter. My afghan I started on a few months back has grown very large. It's 9 feet long and 5 foot wide. I have made the kids stocking caps (Brett's the only one that wears his). But the best of all my nephew wears his stocking cap all the time. That makes me smile and warms my heart! I'm working on some x-mas stuff (man it's time for that already) I would really like to learn how to make granny squares. I bought a set of looms and they are fun also. There are so many things you can make with the looms. I'm going to take a class on knitting. Will see if I like that as much as I like crocheting. Thanks Roberta for teaching an old dog a new trick!

Cake and IceCream

2009-10-04T18:34:00.000-07:00

The Family

Money

Mine is Red

We ate all the cake so no picture this one will have to do

oh, this is sweet (should have used this we everyone was here)

Garrett, Mom and Matt

Today my mother-in law (mom) and Bob Sr. (dad) and Jeniffer,Garrett and Matt came to wish me a happy birthday. Mom made me a wonderful cake and birthday money! I got to spend some time Saturday with Garrett and Jeniffer at the Pumpkin Patch. I almost bought a purse but I could hear Bob in the back ground tell me that the basement was full of them and I really don't need another one. That's his opinion! Like my granny used to say you can never have to many panties or purses! Man I miss that lady:) Garrett and I ate popcorn and got to see a few friends from H-town that had a booth there. Garrett makes me laugh. What a special kid. Every time I see him I cant believe the changes he has made. When he came to my house today, he and I and mom were in the kitchen looking at yarn. I asked if he would like a stocking cap? Sure he said. I let him pick out the one he liked. It was made of wool and bright colors. He wore it the hole time he was here. Bob took everyone on a ride on the Razor except grandma & grandpa. We had cake and ice cream and Garrett make sure they sang me the birthday song (thanks Garrett, I needed that). My mom sent me a Kitchen Aid mixer (red) for my birthday. Now I can quit trying to win them on the Pioneer Woman. Bob and I made pancakes with it this morning. My birthday is not until Tuesday, but I must say today felt just like my birthday. Thanks ya'll for making me a part of your family!!! Oh, I almost forgot. I did get a camera from myself and Bob. :))))))

Pioneer Woman

2009-09-27T16:24:00.000-07:00

Billy

Annie

Brett

Dustin

Jalapeno stuff

Well I must say I'm addicted to the Pioneer Woman. She is such a neat lady. I have started making food off her web page. When no one can give me ideas for dinner, I go to her for help. Today I made Bacon-Wrapped Jalapenos and Sesame Noodles. They were delicious. Bob really does not like hot stuff, but he ate more of the jalapenos then the rest of us. I'm sure he will pay for it tomorrow! lol The kids and Bob wanted cookies too. So I made M&M cookies to today. Bob and I spent a little time outside with the puppies. They are so funny. I think we have lost our mind keeping four of them but I think you guys already knew that. You only live once is my motto. The boys were board to death today. They spent the hole day in their rooms watching stupid T.V. Poor kids! Well I hope everyone has a good weekend.

Flint Hills

2009-09-20T17:40:00.000-07:00

Indian Monument

Flint Hills

Natural Spring

Flint Hills

Bob and I and some friends took a 4-wheeler ride out to the Flint Hills. I really was not in the mood to go riding but once I found out we were going to the Springs, I was in!! The springs have water that bubbles up all year round. The water at the Springs is very cold and shallow. You can look for miles and miles and just see rolling hills, cattle and grass. No telephone lines no houses no cars no nothing. I can picture in my head the Indians and the Buffalo out there and how it must have been years ago. It takes my breath away the beauty of it all. They call it "God's country" and I can see why. One of my other favorite places to go in the Flint Hills is Diamond Springs. I would love to live down there (not Bob). I took a picture of a Indian Monument. Not for sure the story on it but it looks neat. I have gone down to Diamond when I have had something on my mind and need to clear my head. This place is so peaceful. I hope that my grand children get to see all the wonderful thing I have got to see in such a natural state. Thanks Bob for another memorable day, I love spending time with you!!!!

Some fun photo's

2009-09-13T08:10:00.000-07:00

Horses at Diamond Springs

Ah, sunflowers

Spiderweb in my garden

Sunrise

Sunset

Well I have really fallen in love with taking pictures! I have always enjoyed taking pictures but not like I have lately. For some strange reason when I'm just driving around and all of the suddenly I see what I think would be a great picture. I just stop and take my little camera out and just shoot away. I hate when I take a picture and its blurry! Or when I try to do a close up and my little camera wont focus. I have been looking for several months for a new and bigger camera. Not a shoot and point but a DSLR. I have decided to get a Olympus E620 with two different lens. I can hardly wait to get my new camera. I think I will still carry my little camera. It will be so nice to take really close up and far away photos. Here are just a few of my favorite pictures I have taken with my little camera.

Labor Day Weekend

2009-09-07T18:22:00.000-07:00

It's so hard to believe that the long weekend is over. Time flies by so fast when your not at work. We started off Saturday by buying a new couch! Man did we ever need one. Then Saturday evening we went to a fish fry with Bob's family. They are so fun to be around. I laugh so much my cheeks hurt when I go home. God has blessed me so with all of them. Family is so important! We drank a little beer and ate way to much. I got some nice pictures of the family. Sunday I worked out side in my yard, fixed dog pins and cleaned out the garage. Monday I attended my first home town chin dig. It was fun, I bought some Alpaca yarn (best part to me) The horses were my favorite in the parade. I really don't want to go to work tomorrow, now that I have been off 3 days. Oh well that's life.

Let's Rumble

2009-09-04T04:44:00.000-07:00

Dustin on the line# 78

Dustin blocking

Go Cougers!!

I told him to look mad!

Last night was Dustin first football game. He woke up yesterday and told me that is was very excited and a little nervous. His team was playing the only team that beat them last year in football. I got to the football field 37 min to early. Ash and I set there and talked about school and how her day went. We went to put some stuff in her locker and to make a pit stop. Man, was it COLD, mental note dress warmer next time! I really enjoyed watching the boys play. They did a great job. The other team was for a surrounding school and all their kids were like twigs. Skinny and tall. Our boys corn feed and ranging in different sizes. Number 8 on our team is a hell of a ball player ( don't remember his name ) man could he run and sack! Dustin held his own on the line. The poor skinny little kid had no chance against Dustin. The final score was our school 34 the other school 28. Next Thursday game two. Oh, I almost forgot Dustin is number 78.

Kansas SunFlowers

2009-09-03T04:25:00.000-07:00

I love the way they are all turned the same way

80 acres of Sunflowers

Just a closeup they are starting to turn

I could see just a few that had a dark center

As everyone knows I love flowers!! Tuesday I was on Hwy 50 just out side Peabody and yes I was speeding a little bit. All of the sudden I saw this HUGE yellow area. It was 80 acres of giant sunflowers. I slowed the orange beast to a stop and put my flashers on and grabbed my camera and headed down to the field. It was breath taking! The first thing that popped in my mind was the Wizard of Oz when Dorthy and the gang got caught in the poppies! As far as you could see sunflowers. I stood there and took in the fresh air and the beauty of these flowers. I took several pictures and then all the sudden there was this older man standing behind me. I was in my own little world (not hard for me to do) and when he said, " Arnt they beautiful, I jumped out of my skin" No weapon on just my little camera! I carry some kind of weapon on me at all times. A weapon could be any thing from a purse, knife, straw, kids,or keys. I turned around and this older gentlemen could tell he frightened me. Mr. Gold said he was sorry for startling me (scared me would be a better word). Then he began to tell me the story behind these beautiful flowers. His family has lived on that farm for generation and this was the first time for them to plant sun flowers. I asked him why they decided to do that? He told me that his granddaughter (age 8)loves sunflowers and thought it would look pretty and would feed lots of little birds. Mr.Gold also told me that several people have stopped and taken pictures. I must admit I kept looking for old barns to hunt the dogs in but could not see because of the trees around his house! Darn the luck. I really enjoyed visiting with Mr.Gold and before I left he asked if I would like to take a sunflower home? "Yes, please I would love one" At that point I realized once again, no knife no nothing! So Mr.Gold got out his knife and cut a sunflower off for a souvenir and off I went back up to Hwy 50 and on my way!

HaPpY BiRtHdAy AsHleY

2009-09-02T04:39:00.000-07:00

It is so hard to believe that my little girl is 17 today. I will never forget the day she was born. I was so happy to have her! Granny fanny was the first one in our family to see her and her first words out of her mouth were, " What a beautiful little baby, she looks like a angel." From that day on Ashley has always been a good kid. Now she is a young lady and I could not be more proud to say I'm Ashley Jensen's mom! Just in the last few years she has really blossomed in to a beautiful young lady. When we first moved to Kansas she was this quite little mouse and now she could be the mayor of our little town. She loves her car, as most teenagers do. It has a "System" that makes Bob and I laugh, we can hear her coming home all the way from the dip (1/2 mile) I tease her that when she has babies that she wont be able to hear them cry.lol She is such a hard worker and a good student. She is involved in every activity at school, is a mentor to younger girls and one Hell of a basketball player. Ashley shared with me a few days ago that her sister came to her in a dream (she does that every so often) and told her that she has a gift for people that were like her. Kacie told her that she needed to go into a field of work that helps people with disabilities. Now Ash is determined to do this. I cant wait to see what the next 17 years will bring! Mom is so proud of you sis, and I love you more than all the tree leafs in the hole world.

Diesel and the Bean Stalk

2009-08-31T04:33:00.000-07:00

I love Sunday. I get to take my dogs on a long walk. I take different dogs on the weekend so each of them get to run and explore. I took Diesel, Bella and 5 puppies on a walk. We usually put in a couple of miles. Diesel (German Shep) and Bella (Airedale) and Bob's pup Raven and were walking and all the sudden they stop and turn around and dove in the beans! Diesel started barking and then I could smell the problem! BADGER, Bob had turned around to go back home (belly problems). I thought holly SH*** here I am with five 14 week old puppies and they think they are big dogs. I could see Bob at the end of the road, so I started yelled and yelled!! He could not hear me (selective hearing). Back in the beans the fight was on. The beans were above my waist. I had tennis shoes on and I really did not want to get bit. I could hear the dogs fighting and I know the big dogs could hold their own but not the pup that was in there thinking she could whip this Badger. I finally get an eye on Raven (little pup) and I garbed her. She wanted nothing to do with me, she fought and barked almost gave me a concussion lol. So I let her down, I was trying to keep the rest of the pups off. Then I heard the boys going down the road on the 4-wheelers. I jumped up and down hoping they would come to my rescue. Thank goodness they seen me. Brett and Dustin and one of their buddies came to see what I needed. I told Brett to go get his Dad and hurry we had a Badger and all these little pups. Bob showed up with Ed, he is our male Patterdale. The fight did not last long. Ed got the badger out in the open so we could get the dogs back and move on! You just never know what you will run into in the country.

HaPpY BiRtHdAy BrEtT

2009-08-29T07:20:00.000-07:00

Today Brett turned 14. He wanted to know if the drivers licence office was open today. I can remember at this age that driving was all I wanted to do. I guess some things never change. Brett is such a good kid, I really enjoy when he is at our house. I can remember when I first moved here he was a little quite skinny kid. He has blossomed so much in the last five years. He is almost as tall as his dad and very strong. He is always outside with us and enjoys riding his 4-wheeler. Bob and I gave him a wench for his 4-wheeler for his b-day. I'm sure he will be trying it out by the end of the day. I know that I'm so lucky to him a step son that is lots of fun to hang with and makes me laugh!! Thanks Brett for taking your old step mom in!!! Love ya lots

Happy Birthday Bob

2009-08-26T04:56:00.000-07:00

Today is my hubby's birthday, he is 45! I was going to get a card but, it is so hard to find a card that tells every thing you want to say. First, thank you Bob for being such a wonderful husband! Thank you for putting up with me and ALL my dogs. Thank you for being such a wonderful step father to my children. Thank you for teaching me how to call coyotes ( yes, you are the better shot). I will never forget the first time you took me out to call. I was shaking and could feel my heart pounding in my chest. Then I saw the coyote coming down the cattle trail and you were so calm. When you said "shoot" and I shot, I could not believe my eyes! I jumped up and down, as Bob would say," dry humped him" ( yes, I do remember that). Thanks for teaching me how to catch fish. I have liked to fish all my life but really never caught any thing! Thanks for teaching me how to change my oil in my truck. How to get un-stuck in the snow ( sorry about that transmission). Thanks for all the beautiful motorcycle rides. The wonderful wedding in Sturgis (loved the umbrella we were under, sorry for laughing). Thanks for taking me bird hunting. I really enjoy when we get to hunt the terriers! We make a great team! I could continue to list several different things that you have taught me but the one thing that sticks out the most is what it means to love someone with all your heart and soul ! You are my soul mate and I look forward to many more birthdays with you!! I LOVE YOU!!!!

The Twisted Apple ( The tattoo place)

2009-08-24T04:37:00.000-07:00

Friday I took a half day off to run some
errands. I have been wanting to get a tattoo in memory of my Kacie. She has been gone for 10 years and I wanted some thing special to remember her by. I have made 2 trips to get the tattoo and every time I went they were busy. So I decided one last time to stop! Here is the end result. I love it!! I told the guy my story about Kacie and how I did not want the wings to be the same. He laughed and said not many people want their tattoo not to match. Kacie was different, so I wanted the wings to be different. I really worried what people would think about me and having a tattoo that is so visual. I thought long and hard about getting it on my wrist. I know that it is there forever. That was my deciding factor. Forever!!! She will be with me forever and all I have to do is look at my wrist and that will bring a smile to my face.

Shorty Bulls

2009-08-18T10:33:00.000-07:00

One of the dogs pulling

The New pup Anne

Had a great time this weekend. Bob and I went to Marysville to visit a friend that has the same hunting terriers we have. Jess got two pups from us. One last year and one about a month ago. When we got to Jess's house there was a dog there that I did not recognize. Holy cow, it was Lola the pup he got last year from us. She looked like a weight lifter!! I could not believe my eyes. She looked really good. I told Bob before we left NOT to let me get a pup (Jess has pups) and well this little cute thing came up to me and I melted! Yes, a little female patterdale Annie. I guess I could spend my money (she was free) on other things but these dogs make me tick!!! Jess wanted us to meet a lady that has Shorty Bulls. I must say I have never seen one before and they were not my kind of dog but they were cute. Jamie ( the bulldog lady) and I hit it off right from the get go. She loves dogs and I love dogs. Jamie told us that they were having a dog pulling contest to raise money for a guy that was hurt in a motor cycle accident. I was like a little kid in a candy store. Some thing NEW and some thing I have never seen. I was in. Bob looked at me like ok what ever makes you happy ( he gives me this look quite often). These dogs were incredible, they weighted any where from 30 lbs to 110 lbs. They could pull as much as 3 tons. That's a lot of weight. Wish I could have brought some of my dog's and put a little money in the pot! I really enjoyed my Saturday with Bob and all the dogs.

Very Nice Summer

2009-08-13T11:30:00.000-07:00

So sorry for not posting! It has just been crazy. With Bob's eye and the new shop and no school for the kids, life has been crazy. We had a new litter a puppies a few months back. They are so much fun!! Ashley has worked all summer and gone to the lake to swim and hang out with boys. Dustin has rode his bike all over town and has been to the lake and pool to swim and check out the girls. Brett had swim team and did very well with it. He also has rode his bike all over and did lots of swimming at the lake and pool. I'm so ready for school to start (not much longer) Roberta has taught me to crochet and I'm really enjoying it. We have only got to ride out motor cycles a few times this year. Bob just does not see well enough to ride more. The good news is the cancer is shrinking and we hope his vision comes back!! We just had our 5 year anniversary and I look forward to lots more. Oh, I almost forgot I got to set lines with Ryan & Madelyn this summer and it was a BLAST!! Sorry about the net Ryan.

The green house

2009-03-12T09:12:00.000-07:00

Well our life has been very busy in the last few weeks. Saturday we spent the day at the boy's wrestling tournament. Neither of them placed (next year). Sunday Bob helped my put my green house up. I just love it!! I planted lots of flowers and veggies. I lost count after 814 or so,hahah. I also decided to start a worm farm (don't laugh). Bob said he wanted to change my name to Loyd or Harry off of dumb and dumber (they had a worm farm to). The worms are good for fertilizing your plants. Will take some pictures and keep you up dated. The kids go on Spring Break next week. Ashley started a new job at the local supper market. No telling what Dustin will be up to. And Brett leaves on Friday to go to LasVegas. My cousin is coming from Texas to hang with the kids all week. Please continue to keep Bob in your prayers. He is a strong man and he and I both have a very good feeling, that every thing will turn out fine. Positive thoughts bring positive actions! I will leave you with that. Shell

10 year Anniversity

2009-02-08T08:30:00.000-08:00

This will be the hardest post for me to write. I know this will help my journey on the healing process. I don't talk alot about my first born daughter Kacie the pain is over whelming. Kacie was born with Aicardi syndrome. She was missing the middle part of her brain. Had sever
seizures. She could not walk or talk and was tube fed. She had the most beautiful blue eyes and the prettiest sandy brown hair. Her smile would melt your heart. I knew from the time she was 2 months old that her life here on earth would be very limited. I tried to make her life as enriched and wonderful as I could. Kacie did have a purpose here on earth. She and I went to the State Capital to makes changes in health care reform for all children born like her. They seemed to just want to put kids like Kacie in a "home" so they (insurance company's) did not have to pay to provide good quality care.Well ,she and I rock their wall's. The Wall Street Journal sent a reporter to spend one day with our family to see how we provided care for Kacie at home. The article came out and our congress staff were over whelmed with calls. In 1997 a bill did pass for HMO'S to provide care at home for children that were profoundly handicap. I will never for that day!! I had fought for so long to keep her at home where she belonged. She did get to attend school where all the staff and kid's fell in love with her. They would fight over who got to push her in her wheel chair. We were blessed to have several nurses that helped take care of Kacie and did such a wonderful job. I still keep in touch with them. As time went on Kacie illness got worse. She had wonderful doctors that took excellent care of her and with out them I would not have got as many quality years as I did. She became very ill in November 1998 and the doctors told us that the time was close and there was nothing else they could do for her. From Nov to Feb I spent every waking hour with her and we read books and watched her favorite movies. On February 8th 1999 at 6:33 pm Kacie journey here on earth was over. She died in her bed surrounded by the people that she loved. I will never forget this day as long as I live. There is not a day that goes by that I don't think about her and wish that I could have just one more smile. I sure look at heaven alot different now. I know that some day we will meet again. On her head stone reads: She stole the hearts of everyone!

What's been going on?

2009-01-29T06:26:00.000-08:00

The last month has just flown by, were does the time go? Ashley has been busy with basketball. She made varsity this year and is doing well. Dustin is staying out of trouble ( I probably just jinxed him) and is making good grades. We got him X-box live for his b-day and we hardly see him any more! Brett had poison ivy this week. He and one of his friends were playing around in the trees, lord only knows what they were cutting down. He and Dustin are going to start wrestling next week. It should be interesting around here in the next few weeks. Between Bob watching UFC (and wishing he was younger so he could do that) and the boy's thinking they are in the UFC. I'm staying out of it, will just watch and learn. Our hunting season is coming to the end. We lost one of our good dog's this year and it just wont be the same with out him. We were given a pup a few weeks ago from a friend. We named her noodles. She is the devil !!! She likes to sleep on Bob's neck. Looking forward to riding our bikes and FISHING !!! Shell

Glad the Holidays are over!!

2009-01-01T17:37:00.000-08:00

Bella and I on the trap line

The boys and their new friends

Well, it has been a month since we have posted. Lots going on. My mom came from Houston. We had a nice visit. We even got Bob to go to the mall (we did leave early, he and I had enough). My cousin came down with one of his friends. Bob and Nathan wrestled and Nathan squealed like a girl !! We also went to Bob's side for x-mas. Had a god time there also. They really make me laugh. The kids are enjoying being out of school. We have not seen much of Ashley. Dustin has been a house bum. And Brett has been building a fort at father Padilla park all week with his friends. Bob and I have spend our two weeks off, hunting the dogs, calling coyotes and running a trap line. Hate to go back to work next week. I was I was retired and could do this every day!!

Having a blast!!!!

2008-12-03T09:12:00.000-08:00

Well our life has been so crazy with hunting season. Bob and I took a week off the middle of November to hunt the dogs and call coyotes. We have made a trip to Iowa to meet new friends. Got a new pup her name is Bella ( Airedale) I really like her, she has a very funny personality. We also got to do some hunting with a guy that bought a pup from us. I have been hunting terriers for 7 years now and have never got a coyote with them until last weekend. MAN, was i scared for the dogs. I did not even wait for Bob to get the camera. I dispatched the coyote very fast. We will have to work now until x-mas break and then more time off !!! The kids are great, Ashley is playing B-ball and made varsity!! Brett and Dustin are hunting with us and cant Wait for x-mas break. My mom is coming for x-mas (I guess no Chinese food) and Dustins has a birthday the 27th. Again sorry for it taking so long for an update. Shell

2nd Annual Coyote Calling Contest

2008-11-10T14:52:00.000-08:00

Bob and I started our week vacation on Saturday. We entered a coyote calling contest in Clay Center. Friday night was check in to get the rules and have dinner with some friends. Thank goodness our friends asked us to dinner before the check in. They told us last year they had Beaver Chili, yes you read right!! Bob and I decided to pass ( did not want an upset belly on Saturday). There were 20 teams of 2 and it was cold. They did not tell us that the meeting was held outside, thank goodness I carry a blanket for just kind of occasion. Saturday morning Bob was awake early and did not sleep well all night, he gets like that when he has something on his mind. We headed out the door around 6:20 and drove around waiting for the sun to rise. The first place we went to Bob shot a coyote just right in front of me (I did pee a little). I was to busy looking in my binoculars to even see the coyote right in front of me. The wind was really blowing. The second place we hit, yes we called in another coyote. We had a lag time for about 2 hours and yes Bob again shot another coyote. Then another at a different location. We saved our honey hole for the last place right before dark. We called for only about 5 min in an old rock query. I was scanning the rock ledge and i saw some thing that caught my eye, yes a coyote all to my self. Bob was in the bottom to my right and I knew this would make us or break us. I first must say that I'm not a very good shot. I get very excited and start to shake and well, i do miss alot. When I figured out it was a coyote I took in a big breath and pretended that the coyote was a water bottle (I can hit those). I did not have a good shot because of some trees. I made a kissing sound to get him to move and it worked!! I shot, and hit him and made him do donuts. I ran as fast as I could up the rocks to do him in. Well he ran and we never could find him. I was getting dark and we had to be back in Clay Center to check back in. To make a long story short, my husband is a awesome shot and for some reason that is a big turn on for me!!! We walked away with second place. We ended up with 4 coyotes one being only 11.2 lbs and won the contest for the smallest coyote. Once again we had a wonderful time together and we have all week to spend doing what we both love to do HUNT !!!!!!

Hooked on Reading!!!

2008-10-28T10:00:00.000-07:00

Well a few weeks back I went to the book store and got a couple of new books. The young lady asked if she could help me ( man if she only knew) I said yes, I would like a book that will keep my attention. Boy, be careful what you ask for some times. I have my nose in my new book The Twilight every free minute I have. When she first told me that is was about Vampire's and Werewolf's, well that is one thing that I'm very scared of. As a child that's what my nightmares were about. I laughed and said there was no way I could read these. First of all I live in the country where it is VERY dark and it is bad enough that I'm afraid of the dark ( yes, hard to believe). Oh, she said that are not bad V's the are good. Stupid me I bought the book and had it read in 4 day's all 528 pages. She was right, there are good V's and BAD V's. I have never in my life read that many pages of any thing!!! I had to make a special trip to the book store to buy the next book The New Moon. Had it read in just a few day's also and made another trip Friday night to get the other 2 books, Eclipse and Braking Dawn. Man, what good book's!!! Now Dustin is reading Twilight, and really likes it. He has a hard time reading it at night, he to is a scardy cat like his mom. Well better go I have books to read! Shell

24 more day's !!!!

2008-10-19T05:55:00.000-07:00

Well my favorite time of the year is upon us!! I love getting my dogs out and doing some hunting. From Nov12-Feb15 Bob and I live a breath coyote calling and working our dogs. I have started calling and getting permission to hunt and will start to look for some new places also. Here are a few pictures of our dogs. Let the fun begin!!

Brett's is now baptized

2008-10-16T13:42:00.000-07:00

Last night my step son Brett got baptized! I could tell he was a little nervous, but he did very well. Grandma Judy came from Council Grove, and Aunt Jenny,Matt and Garrett came from Manhattan to be a part of this event. Brett goes to church every Wednesday and we just thought he was going because of his girlfriend. I guess we were wrong. Good job Brett, we are proud of you. Thanks for everyone coming.

4-Wheeling by Fort Riley

2008-10-12T17:18:00.000-07:00

Today we went 4-wheeling near Ft Riley. It was on the east side of the high way by the big cannon. We ate breakfast a the M-Donald's place (not my pick) and Ashley is yelling the weenie mobile, the weenie mobile!! Sure enough their it was. We had to stop and take a picture. If you noticed Bob was not in the picture. I cant not repeat what he wanted to call the blog but if you use you imagination I'm sure it would not be hard. We really had a nice time riding the 4-wheelers. We went to a new spot, with the friend we usually go with. We had to make our own trails and ran over lots of little trees and lots of weeds. Ashley had not been able to go with us 4-wheeling before because of work or friends. On our way home we stopped and ate and the ride home was so quite, they were all asleep in the back seat. We must have wore them out. We should take them more to new place's (poor kids). Yes, that is Ashley on 2 wheels trying to run over a tree.

Master of Destruction

2008-09-22T11:30:00.000-07:00

Dustin wants to build a go-cart!! He went to do some work for one of my clients and she gave him the motor he was needing to start his new project. As a younger boy he would take things a part (never getting them back together, the way they should). He has always liked to tinker. When Dustin got home on Saturday he could hardly wait to get started. Well Sunday rolled around and from the time he woke up until it got dark, he was out side working on getting parts from my old lawn mower. He really worked hard!! Now he wants Bob to get a frame from the junk yard and his project will be complete (we hope). Shell

My Flower Garden

2008-09-13T10:22:00.000-07:00

Well summer is close to an end and I hate to see my hard work die. I got this bright idea to grow my own flowers starting with seed's. I went to Home Depot and bought a shelf and some florescent light to help them grow better. Man this was a lot of work. I had to keep them moist but not to moist. The first batch I killed ( I though I really had a green thumb). Being the person I am and don't do well with defeat, I started a new round (when it got a little warmer). They did OK, not what I had expected. I found a green house on sale, and yes I bought it!!! Cant waite until next spring to experiment with it. I want to use the seed's from my flowers outside to make more flower's (Bob I know what you are thinking). I also had this weird vine growing in my flower bed, I could not waite to see what it was going to produce. Gourds, the kind you can make bird houses out of!!! So, I have been reading up on how to dry them and make bird houses out of them. So if any one is interested ( I have lot's growing) I would be happy to pass some your way. There is nothing like getting dirt under your finger nails and the smell of dirt. Shell

Kids and birthdays

2008-09-04T18:58:00.000-07:00

Well it has been crazy around here. With school starting and birthdays all in the same week and a crazy work schedule have left not much time to post. Brett's birthday was on Friday (13 yrs old) and Ashley's was on Tuesday (the big 16). Brett decided to have just a dad and son b-day and to spend it deer hunting (Sept 13 youth season). I hope that they have the opportunity to shoot a nice buck. Ashley has decided to have friends over this weekend and to go to the mall on Saturday and chase guys and shop!! I can not believe that she is 16. It just seems like yesterday that I was dropping her off to kindergarten and crying that my little baby girl was starting school. They are both such good kids and I am so blessed to have both of them!!

Fishing with PooPaw and Robert!!

2008-08-25T16:20:00.000-07:00

Well the last two Sundays Robert and I have gone fishing on the boat at Council Grove. What a great time!!! The Sunday before last PooPaw and I caught the biggest fish and Robert caught the littlest (only 6-7 INCHES long). Last night PooPaw was the big winner. I caught only the wind and a very nice sunset. Robert did catch one (this time a little bigger). I really does not matter to me if I catch something or not, I really enjoy fishing and especially with my two of my favorite guys!! Thanks again for a wonderful night. Shell

girls!!!

2008-08-16T14:47:00.000-07:00

the african queen & her princess daughter went to the tattoo parlor & decresacated there bodies this afternoon. if you look closely you can see jewelry in their nostrals.like these two need another hole in there head! their thinking that if they live in hickville they don't have to play the part. how comfortable can it be to have a ball of metal up your nose. what a couple of boogerilla's. from this point on they will be known as sparkle & diamond.

4 year Anniversary

2008-08-14T12:07:00.000-07:00

Well, the 12th was our 4 year anniversary. What an exciting 4 year I have had!!! I thought I would never find someone as special as my husband. He is my best friend and I look forward to growing old with him. He makes me laugh and has taught me that I don't always have to be right. Being an only child I do tend to be right most of the time. He has a wonderful family that has taken in myself and my children as there own. I cant imagine life with out him!! He does make me smile. And they said, I would never make the cold weather, HA showed them. Shell

Busted in Bazarr Kansas

2008-08-03T13:03:00.000-07:00

Shelly, Brett and I took a motorcycle ride to Cassoday Ks this morning. It was a beautiful morning for a ride. As we crossed the flint hills we came upon a motorcycle check lane, no big deal right? Wrong!!!!!My wife has been breaking the law for close to 4 yrs, no licence. The sheriff's deputy flags her to the side with all the other vagrant criminals. Two woman deputies came over and removed Shelly from her bike, laid her face down in the ditch and hand cuffed her. Shelly explained to them that she has ridden to Sturgis, Yellowstone national park and several trips to Texas. It made no difference to them, the one gal that looked like a man told her to be quite and put her knee on the back of her neck. This really pissed Shelly off and they started to wrestle around on the shoulder of the road. One of them pulled out a can of pepper spray and pointed it at her. At that point I'd have enough, they told me to back off or I would be going to jail with her. I stopped not knowing what else to do, 2 bikes and a 12 yr old boy and 60 miles away from home. I asked one of the sheriff's if there was any thing we could do to change things he paused for a minute and said maybe we can work some thing out. He went and talked to the woman deputies and after a while he came back with a list. I was not comfortable leaving Shelly there but I had no choice, Brett and i headed up to the road to the quick trip, picked up a carton of lucky strikes and a pair of sun glasses went back to the scene of the crime and made the exchange. I got my wife back and those crazy lesbians went home to roll play. All she ended up with was a ticket. Shelly told me that was stupid she could have taken them if she didn't have cuff's on. I was just embarrassed and wanted to go home.

Went back for more!!

2008-07-20T09:10:00.000-07:00

We decided to load back up again to take another trip to Randolph. A couple of my clients were

going also. Once again it was a blast. We had to buy a trailer because we did not have enough room for all the 4-wheelers. Bob assured me that we would use it for other purposes. We road for 9 hours, and were quite tired when we left. Dusitn gave the two other guy riding with us a heart attack. He went off of a ledge and into the creek and his 4-wheeler it landed on top of him. Of course I missed all the action I was off visiting nature, but I could hear him yelling and just thought he was having a wonderful time. The guys got down to where he was and got the 4-wheeler off of him and he was just fine. I felt so sorry for him. He was covered in mud from head to toe. See picture below. Oh, there were some very intoxicated young GI that had just bought a new Jeep liberty (still had paper plates) and had it stuck. So we pulled them out with one of the 4wheelers and the razor. We laughed so hard, just to watch them. The guy kept saying "they told me it was trail approved" I am sure they meant when your not drunk and in your right mind and on a reasonable trail.

4-Wheeling at Randolph Kansas

2008-07-13T17:56:00.000-07:00

One of my clients at work told me about a place to go off roading. Bob and I and Dustin decided to load the 4 wheelers up and go check it out. I had a blast!! Lots of rocks, mud and hills. There were guys out there in their Jeeps and dirt bikes. We only stayed a few hours. Here are some fun pictures. Oh ya I made a new friend, tried to catch him but he was way to fast.

Herington Parade

2008-07-11T18:47:00.000-07:00

Well I decided to be a part of our annual Herington Fair Parade. Bob and I decided to use the Razor and to make some corny posters. I bought super bubble to throw at the kids. I really enjoyed myself. It was more fun than what I thought. I think we will be in it again next year!

Water Park Fun

2008-07-06T17:24:00.000-07:00

Took the kids to McPherson water park today. Had a really fun time. It was really hot 96 (just the way I like it) If you have never been there you should take a trip there. For all 5 of us only $12.00!! We like cheap intertainment. When we got home every one ate and went to their rooms, I think they were wore out.

Just some Pictures

2008-07-05T08:32:00.000-07:00

Here are a few of our favorite pictures.

The morning after

2008-07-05T07:56:00.000-07:00

We had a good time with Bob's sister Jenny and family. We went to Wamego to watch the parade and to have dinner and last but not least FIREWORKS. The show of fire works was out of this world!!!! Matt and Dustin and Bretts oh ya and Travis's fire work show was very good to. Thanks for such a good time.