Happy Halloween!

We had a wonderful weekend.  Mr. M was home a little over the weekend only working a  half day on saturday.  The babes and I started a new tradition with my brothers family.  We went to their house on Friday and carved punkins.  Then on Saturday we hung out.  And then on Sunday Little Man went with his daddy to shell corn.  Little Miss hung out with me.  And then I got to meet a great family and create some memories taking photos of.  We hope you all have a safe and fun holiday.  Happy Halloween from us!



Little Man with his skull!





Little Miss and the ghost!



Mr. C with his bat!





Miss K with her Tinkerbell!



The Mayberry's

One of the things that I love about my passion for taking pictures is the memories that I can freeze in time.  My favorite part is that I get to take photos of all the things near and dear to my heart.  And my brother, sil and their babies are near and dear to me.  I have taken the babies photos since they were born.  And I hope to be able in several years to take their senior photos.  And the fun part is taking the pictures.  Then I get to see them decorate their home with them.  So here are a few of my favorites that I took last Sunday.  Happy Weekend to everyone.  Stay warm and be safe.

What I'm Loving Wednesday

There's lots to love this Wednesday.  But I will just share of a few.  I hope you all had a wonderful day.



Mr. M is officially done in the fields at work.  So he gets to spend a little more time at home, a little.



Mr. Ms dad PD is healing nicely.  He's still as ornery as ever.  So we know he is gonna be as good as new.




I walked past this statue every day on my way back and forth during FFA Convention.  It's out front of an Indian museum called the Eitljorg.  I recommend it if you enjoy Indian history.




A friend of mine shared this photo on facebook.  I just love it!  We are cattlemen and I do love steak. lol



hair do or dont

I have recently found myself is a strange place.  I have more hair on my head at this point than I have in over 8 years.  In 2003 my best friend and mother died from complications of stomach cancer.  I decided I wanted to do something to remember her by.  At the time my hair was almost to my butt.  So I went to the hair salon and commenced to have it pulled into a ponytail and chopped off.  Over 18 inches of hair gone.  Well I went for the whole enchilada, and cut it to about 3/4 of an inch all over my head.  And it was such a liberating feeling.  Someone got a beautiful wig to wear and I got the feeling of helping someone. 
So for 8 plus years I have kept my hair short.  It's easy peasy.  Then last October I decided to grow it out a little.  It's been a struggle.  I have wanted so often to cut it off.  But finally after a year.  I have what I think is a decent style.  I kept it short in the back and longer on the sides.  And for the first time it gets in my eyes.  I can feel the wind blowing through it.  And I get to play around with it a little.  But the best part, I gave something to someone.  Hair is just hair to me, but to someone that has lost it due to illness it is an ego booster to have it back.  So next time you are over your do, just donate it! You will feel awesome and make someone else feel beautiful.  Happy Tuesday to you.

Unmanic Monday

Monday is here and I'm okay with it.  Last week I worked at the National FFA Convention.  So I was gone from early morning till late evening.  Thankfully I have a wonderful MIL and Husband.  He knows how much I enjoy going.  And I only do this twice a year.  And my MIL was great.  She picked the babes up everyday, got their homework done and made supper each evening.  Which was great. I got to come home, hang with the babes and relax each evening.  Yesterday I got all 8 loads of laundry done. (I have a large capacity washer, lol) Dishes caught up.  Got Queen Lily scrubbed. And I ended the day by taking my brother and his families photos.  So this week is just a week of catch up.  And I'm okay with that.  It's amazing what a week away working with friends and meeting some great kids will do.  Happy Monday!

A to Z About Me

A to Z About Me


I borrowed this from my friend Jill.  I thought it would be fun.  I haven't had much to picture because I have been working at National FFA Convention.  Enjoy!

Feel free to grab, copy and repost!

A. Apples or Oranges:- Apples.. I love caramel, plain, dumplings.  Oranges make my tummy  hurt.
B. Bed: California King with a sleigh bed frame.

C. Chore you hate: cleaning the bathroom! yuck

D. Dog: 5; Red Heeler-12, Boxer-8+, Toy Fox Terrier-10+, Border Collie-1+ and Heeler/Aussie-5mths..we love our pups.  they are like our kids.

E. Essential start to your day: doctored coffee and the news. so I can plan my day

F. Favorite Color: turqoise, it mays be happy

G. Gold or Silver: silver

H. Height: 5'9"

I. Instruments you play: 0

J. Job You Most Liked: My current one. stay home mom, farmhand, photography junkie

K. Kids: Boy-10+; Girl- 8+

L. Live In: Indiana

M. Make of Car: Ford

N. Nicknames: momma, sis, dust

O. Overnight Hospital Stays: 2 births, tummy repair

P. Pet Peeves: people who can't sit quietly and just listen

Q. Quote from a movie: Gary Allen song- "Life Ain't Always Beautiful, But It's  A Beautiful Ride"


R. Right or Left Handed: Right

S. Scary Movies - yes or no: NO thank you!

T. T.V. Shows: Storage Wars, Food Network, American Pickers, RFD-TV, Animal Planet

U. Underwear: Panties are a must

V. Vegetable You Hate: I don't think I have met a vegetable that I don't like.

W. What makes you run late: trying to get all my people ready and not getting my self ready fast enough

X. X-Rays: several

Y. Yummy Food That You Make: salsa

Z. Zoo Animal: tigers, they are strong, beautiful and graceful.

The Reeves

I took these photos for a childhood friend.  It was the most fun.  It was a beautiful day and everyone was so happy!  But I don't do weddings.  This was a favor to a friend.  I enjoy my livestock and little tikes too much.  I hope everyone has a great Tuesday!  Enjoy...