HERE IS THE DRAWING OF IT

This is the drawing of my tattoo that my wonderful step daughter Tessa drew for me. She is the art teacher at Mrytle School. She is soooooo talented. I told her I wanted a horseshoe with my kids initials in it and this is what she came up with. One thing about it , it is an original. The horseshoe stands for my love for horses and also for my Grandfather, the rose is for the love that I have found, and the kids intitials are in order they way they came into my life. Starting with Jon Brandon, Micheal David, Emily Rea, Tessa Marie, Kasey Ray, and last but not least is Brian Lee. They guy who done my tattoo asked if I gave birth to all of them, I told him not all of them but just don't tell my heart for it doesn't know that. I didn't have any color put in it. It is black and gray. I plan on getting another one when JB leaves for Irag. It will be his military symbol. I was afraid some of the kids would laugh about the tattoo but you know what, they all think it's cool.

I'VE BEEN TAGGED.

I've been tagged by beemoosie over at www.beequilting.blogspot.com and by Stephanie over at www.mississippisongbird.blogpspot. I am to list 7 random things about me. Afterwards I'm to tag 7 people. Let's see if I can shock you all again with 7 more things about me.
1. I have a tattoo. I just got it yesterday. It is a horseshoe with a rose in the center and a banner running underneath with my kids initials. It has JB, David, Emily, Tessa, Kasey and Brian's initials in it. (Yes, I was a pansy ass and it hurt, only the outlining the shading didn't hurt.) I will try to post a picture of it soon. Yup, ya'll are going to see it
2. I use to live on a dairy farm where we milked over 300 head of cattle a day. My two boys were raised in the milk palor while I milked.
3. I use to compete in tractor pulls. I had a John Deere 1939 model that I drove.
4. I hand milk two of my dairy goats and we drink the milk.
5. I raise Boer goats, one time I use to raise Sufflock sheep.
6.I won a pageant two years ago. I done it as a dare, I competed in Mrs. Fairest of the Fair here in Pontotoc, got my heels hung up so I kicked them off went across the stage in my evening gown barefooted and ended up winning. Yes, there were other people in my category. I had to drink a couple of beers to calm my nerves but it was fun and really funny for I was the oldest one and beat alot of 20 somethings, that were really beautiful. Think the judges felt sorry for me.
7. I have had my nose broke twice from fighting.
Okay, so I could have went on and on but think I will hang on to those for a later day. Now, I'm suppose to tag 7 people but I am going to ask those of you who do read my blog to tag yourself and let's see 7 random things about yourself. Come, on it's fun. Don't you just love being nosey. I know that I do.

ARGH.....WE HAVE BEEN HIT......

Yesterday turned out to be a cold and wet day. They were saying we were under a ice strom warning so all the schools were letting out early. It started raining about 1 and turning into sleet. By 4 we had,yuck, ICE. Tess, Jon Brandon, David, Brooke, and me went into to Tupelo, thought we had enough time to go before the roads got bad. On our way home there were two wrecks within a half-mile from each other. One of the wrecks wasn't that bad but the second one was. One of the victims of the wreck was killed. The scanner was reporting wrecks left and right. We made it home fine. Abbie, JB's girlfriend was working and it was late when she got off so we was all worried about her driving in but she made it fine and they both ended up staying here for the night. When I got up this morning we still have some ice but not like I thought it would be. Yesterday was one of my sisters birthday, Jennifer, she turned 36. Her and her daughter had district livestock show yesterday. They got through right at dark, so they ended up staying over at our other sister's house for the night. Sam, my niece, done real good showing her dairy cows. WAY TO GO, SAM!!!! Everyone gathered over here last night and we watched movies, well, I ended up falling asleep in the chair.

Woke up this morning thinking that we was going to be iced in. The weather man had reported last night that we were going to have rain turned into ice during the night but when I got up at 5 this morning the temps were reading 41 so we missed that one. We have rain off and on all day. Yesterday some real close friends of ours lost their barn, boat, trailer, hay, feed and all their tack in a fire. It seemed that some neighbors kids were in the barn smoking and set the barn on fire, they did get the horses all out. The two girls who were 13 and 14 were taken into custody. I rode down there and it was all gone. Nothing left. After we got back we started filling up the hot tub. Oh, I didn't tell ya that we got a hot tub. We got one that will sit 8 people. Hey, we have to have a big one with all the kids and such. When I went out outside just now, the temp was reading 87 and it is suppose to be 100. Me and Kasey has done decided we are going in tonight no matter what the temp is. Now we don't know exactly how long we are going to stay in but we are going in. lol So, is everyone gonna watch American Idol tonight.? I believe they are going to be in San Diego tonight. Who knows you just might see someone you know on there. lol Be sure to watch out for our little country farmer boy in the next few weeks. Let's see if he can tickle your fancy.

BRRR..... I SAY IT'S COLD HERE IN THE SOUTH

Woke up this morning to a temp of 13. Yup, 13 , now I don't care where you are , that's cold. The animals were calling out wanting their breakfast, so out I went and feed then ran like someone had set my tail on fire back into the house. I cooked breakfast for us all. Kasey, Tessa, and Brian went and bought a movie and we all sat around and watched the movie, Good Luck Chuck. It was a good movie but not for young ones to watch. Had to close my eyes a couple of times. Then we all went to Books-A-Million later on this afternoon. Me, Tessa, Emily, Kelly and Brian ended up going. I told the kids that they had better not do anything to get us kicked out before I get my books. lol Ended up they didn't have exactly what I was looking for. I did find a book but it seemed to me that the picking of books was few. The day turned out to be nice but cold. The weather man is saying that the temps should start warming up later on during the week. Good, I'm ready for it. David took care afternoon feeding for me so I didn't have to worry about that. Since he is out of school tomorrow, he is going to take care of morning feeding for me. I will feel like I'm on vacation!!! Today has ended up being a day of rest and just kicking back. Believe me, the fast track that we stay on, a day like today is welcoming. It was nice just to run around in our pj's and just let the day go at a slow pace. Sometimes all of us just need downtime just to regroup.

LITTLE MEME....

This is my daughter. Ain't she purty? This a little image of me when I was her age, well, okay, she far more pretty than I was at her age. Plus my hair was like a brillo pad. She is everything I always wanted to be at her age. She is a very smart student, me, I done good just to get passing grades. She has perfect hair, I have kinky hair. She is a very good at sports, me, I tried but wasn't for me. She is popular in school, me, I was just one of the guys and the girls made fun of me and made my school days hell! She can sing, me, when I have had a few drinks, I think I'm the next country singer.NOT!!!! She is very outgoing, me, well, at least I do have that. She is always the life of the party, me, OH YEA. She is everything I wanted to be and everything I want her to be.

COME SHOW MAMA SOME LOVE.....

Awww, come on and show Mama some love. This was made at Ashland Rodeo. Brian had just got through riding his bull and was leading with his score. As soon as he hit the ground, here comes my little cowboy over to me to let me check him out and make sure he is okay. Plus for Mama to congratulate him. Brian and me have this ritual. He carries one of my Grandfathers buckeye in his pocket. He also comes and gives me a kiss and a hug and I tell him to stay safe and that I love him. Then afterwards he comes over to me. I even do this with JB. JB always carried the buckeye that I tote in his pocket and we do the same thing that me and Brian do. When JB leaves for his duty overseas, I will send my buckeye with him. That way, I know a part of Grandfather will be with him at all times and also my prayers.

It's hard watching someone you love climb on the back of a bull and ride for 8 seconds knowing that he could get seriously injured or such but it's also a joy and pride watching him do that. It's also hard knowing that your days are getting fewer and fewer with you lil solider boy and everyday you try to make memories to hold on to while he is gone. Whether they are climbing on the back of a bull or going into war, they know that Mama is on the sidelines, tears streaming down, praying that her lil boy comes back to her.