A Little Bit Of Everything

I went on a walk around the property again. I needed to check on my fruit trees, and I was curious to see how low the water level was in the pond. I went to see the horses first. Fritzy always comes down to the gate to see me. You probably noticed I have the fly masks on the horses. We have flies, they aren't as bad as usual, but with the heat we were getting, they just had to make an appearance. I don't think anything can get rid of them completely. At least right now we have been covered in clouds, but no rain. I sometimes want it to rain to help with the extreme dryness, than other times I don't want it too. I really don't like rain, but since we need it so bad, I wouldn't mind some of that wet stuff.



A couple weeks ago, I bought Fritzy a Jolly Ball. She loves her treat balls and I thought she'd enjoy one of these. She hasn't played with it yet. She might not. Oh well. I tried! I gotta be a good horse mom.



I do not know how Fritzy got a sticker stuck in her tail. There aren't any stickers in the pasture, well, at least I didn't think there were. So I had to get it untangled from her tail. I wish I had brought my gloves. I think I came out of this one without any injuries! Yeah!



Fritzy stood perfectly still while I tried to get it out, thank you impatient horse! It didn't want to come out. I finally was able to get the darn thing out, without too many tail hair casualties.



My little shadow, Sadie, followed me to the pond. She was a little confused. She was looking for the water and it is down to a mud puddle. In the middle of winter and for most of the year, it usually has around 4 feet of water. Now it is gone. This is what happens when we don't get rain for so long.



Yep, she is a little confused. "Where's all the water, mom? How am I supposed to get all dirty and stinky?"



"Hey mom! I think I found the water!! Can I go play in it? Please?"



It was time for another fruit tree check. I had a feeling it had to be close that some of the fruit was ripe!



The pears have maybe a week or so? This is the first year we have had pears, so I don't know how long it usually takes.



The peaches are looking good and big. There are some plums that should be ready real soon!!



I have no idea what kind of flower this is. I just know that it has been blooming for a long time and it is really pretty.



I was able to pull one tomato off my tomato plant. I am eating it tomorrow!



In a few days I will be gone again. This time I will be gone for a week. It is time for our annual Pony Cousins Stampede, where we get to ride, play, eat and drink!



I might lose my Rodeo Queen status, or maybe I will win again? Hopefully Brandy will be on her best behavior!



Soon, the horses will be in their corrals........



Lots of ribbons and trophies to win...........



And many trail rides, smiles, fun, laughter and good times to be had.........


This is what family is all about!! Let the good times roll!!!

See you all next week!