Gentle Giant

This is the face of a beautiful creature. Elmer is a 26 year old grade gelding. This is his bad side. He is totally blind in this eye. But he is sooo sweet and both of my children learned to ride on him. Recently we found out that he is going blind in his other eye. We struggle with what to do. He know where to go to get food, water and shelter and he gets around by folling the cows. But at some point we will have to put him down. Sooo heartbreaking, especially since we saved him from the glue truck 2 years ago.

Sleeping Princess

This is me and garrett playin with the camera. He's thinking of doing photography for a new 4-H project this year. HHHMMM.

New Year!

Soooo, the new year is officially 4 days old. I have spent lots of time with my husband and children and have not wondered far from the farm! Marks new job is wonderful! For the first time in our 12 years together, he was home 5 days at christmas and 5 days for new years. And noone called @ 5 in the morning needing him to come to the hog farm to come fix something. Thank you Pioneer for seeing the potential in my husband and hiring him. And i'm sorry to the poor pigs who may have suffered because he is no longer there.
I keep reading how everyone is making new years resolutions. We'll this chick isn't. All I want for the new year is my family, our health and the fact that Mark and I are prosperous in all that we do.
On that note, I have made some changes and have done some upgrades. So hopefully I will have time to take all the pictures that i want and share them with you. As I say this i am reminded that my husband is working nights and our first calf of the year is due on the 28th of this month. I will be a wreck from then until april. We will be starting the search for lambs and hogs, signing up for 4-h projects, calving, school, getting ready for plantig and cattle shows! So i will try and share the crazy ride that we call our life. Peace, Love and Chicken Grease!

Christmas

Christmas is this weekend! The month of December is a busy one for everyone. I feel the pressure of getting EVERYTHING done. We start the month with a cattle show. Then a birthday on the 13th, 26th and 28th. Then there's Christmas and New Year's. So as much as I love the holidays, I'm tired and ready for the new year.
Today is the babies last day of school. There is snow on the ground, everything is bought other that the few things the kids want to get their dad. So in the next couple of days I will take a breath and sit back and soak it all in.
I am thankful, for my wonderful husband. The health and happiness of my children. Our farm that we take great pride in. And the fact that we have everything we need to be happy.
LOVE, HEALTH and EACH OTHER!
Nothing else matters. So to all of our friends and family, enjoy your family and soak in the moment!

Happy Holidays!
Dawson Cattle Company

The Farm

Ove the summer I took this picture with my cell phone sometimes I see something and have to take a picture. I didnt have my camera so I improvised. I love seeing this when I pop over the hill on my way home. HOME, nothing like it.

Washcloths

Sis always has her hands in her mouth! I'm not sure why, but I'm always swatting them out. Anyway, when the kids get a headache or dont feel well, they always ask for a washcloth. She did this on her own. She's a silly girl sometimes.

Oreo Smiles

The best part of being an Aunt, is the spoiling! When Kylee and Colten are here, its all fun and games. They love oreos and getting their pictures taken! Whats not to love about these.