Hess Family

Saturday, March 28, 2009

In small things...

For me it's not always easy to find the good in things. I get overwhelmed and just feel like it's the end of the world, when really it's NOT. I enjoy being home with the kids and wouldn't have it any other way. Well, except for the home part. I am so sick of being inside with this cold weather it's depressing. We try to enjoy those semi warm days but there just isn't enough of them.

Recently Bryant and I have been working on setting up an area for Ivy for when she foals. It is so exciting reading, learning, and preparing for delivery in May. I am in my element all the way!

Bryant has also been working with her on walking through water. It's a good thing our property is flooded cuz we can do it right here. The other day we were going through water up to the horse's belly. I feel like we should be in the movie Man from Snowy River! Bryant really puts alot of time working with the horses and the training and he is constantly surprising me. I knew my husband was hot but a hot Cowboy... I got that too! Just today he bought a rope and a book on Roping. Next he will be taking lessons. I get so excited watching him!

So anyways it's the little things... Watching Bryant ENJOY working with the horses, seeing Joey and Aubrey ride the four wheeler with the goats and sheep chasing them, being able to give Wyatt something no one else can. Listening to how excited Aubrey gets when hearing she should ride her horse to Grandma's house. I love my kids and my family. It's hard but it's so worth it.

It's the little things that my kids do that truly make me happy.

Monday, March 2, 2009

Ride Um Cowgirl!

Well, for some time now we have had several horses but no saddles of our own to ride them. Pretty pointless... Until now, we finally have saddles that will fit all of our horses. Earlier this week I went up north to drop off Reggie, Randy's dog to meet his "Girlfriend" and in the process found and amazing deal on a saddle that will fit my horse. This weekend we went to an auction and found an actual miniature saddle and a saddle for Bryant that will fit his HUGE horses! Now this isn't a big deal for you but it is so exciting for us! So we got home Saturday and saddled up the horses the kids had a lot of fun riding in a saddle that actually fit them. Joey in the past hasn't cared too much for riding Jasper but this new saddle hold them much better. Bryant and I also had a blast, you should really see him up on Clyde! We are so excited for warmer weather and the riding that comes with it!

A Birthday to Remember...

Before I really knew what I was getting into

This year for my birthday Bryant decided he was going to make it special. Since we first got married we have wanted to go snowboarding as a couple. It took us 5 years but we finally did it and probably wont ever do it again.The morning started out very hopeful, I was excited and ready to hit the slopes. Now I had only been snowboarding one other time for a youth activity and couldn't get out of bed the next day. But I was now older and wiser and thought I had a better idea of what I was doing... Boy was I wrong. We hit the bunny slope and well that was just awful! I couldn't even make it down that without falling and severely hurting myself.

Then Bryant decided to met me a lesson. Lets just say the retarded instructor but me on a ski lift and expected me to go down a huge hill! Now keep in mind I had become one with the bunny slope over and over again. I gave him the benefit of the doubt and thought maybe just maybe I could do this. Wrong again! I tried but there was no way I was making it down in one piece. So I decided to walk down the hill. It was kinda humiliating but I would have hurt a lot worse had I tried to go down any further.

I will never forget this birthday and trust me I now know that I have no clue what I am doing when it comes to snowboarding.

My view most of the time

Bryant showing me that he can make it down the whole way... Without falling!

Yummy!

Wyatt's first experience with real food. (roll)

After about a half hour of trying to dodge his hands while we were eating we decided to give him something to munch in. Our dinner went a lot smoother after that.

Tuesday, February 17, 2009

4 months

Well it seems 4 months have gone by since our lives were blessed with Wyatt's sweet spirit. What would we do without him? He is the one thing that can bring joy to everyone in the house with just a simple smile. It's amazing the power babies have over people. He is such a sweet heart and oh so happy! It is so neat to watch him grow and develop just today he rolled over for the first time! He's a little behind his brother and sister and that is A OK with us, he can take all the time he wants. And when he is ready I'm sure we won't be. So here is our little pumpkin at 4 months.

Saturday, January 31, 2009

Chop Chop!

Well, after years of debating I finally did it! Thde stacked bob...Last night I went to a random salon and got my hair cut. It turned out

pretty good but I will need my friend Jenn to touch up some spots.

I really should have just waited for her to do it but you know how it gets when you

are eager to get something done. I just couldn't wait any longer. Then I got home sat in the sink and foiled my hair. I think it turned out pretty good. So here it is!

Sunday, January 25, 2009

Sister Bonding time

Maddie

So I finally have the sister I always wanted. j/k I really enjoy looking online at different sites for animals. Not to buy, but just to find out about different breeds. Back in PA I ran into a lady with an Affenpinscher and loved it. Well on one of my searching sessions, I ran into her (Maddie) and thought she would be perfect for my Dad. And well here we are. I picked her up the other day. She is such a good dog! So now Mom and Dad can get rid of their Giant Shedding Rug and enjoy a shed free purse pup. She will be staying here with me until Mom and Dad can make a trip out. I think I need to start the perfect match puppy finding business to help people find their perfect dog. Okay so it might be a while, but finding other people dogs is kinda a fix for my obsession. So I think I should be good for a while. ;)

Friday, January 16, 2009

A time to remember

Well this trip has been filled with lots of memories... We had a blast and it was nice to get away from reality for a while. As we said the first couple of days were spent by the beach and it was amazing the weather was in or near the 80s the whole time. Then on Sunday after a day at the beach we drove to Orlando. Monday was spent by the pool and then go carting all evening. When we got home we decided to watch a movie. After trying to get the DVD player working for about a half hour we called the front desk. Soon the maintenance guy showed up and WOW if there was a real live person that looked like Mater from the movie Cars this was him. Not only was he "rusty" but had matching teeth and close to the same accent and wit. It was quite entertaining watching him try to figure out that the machine was broke and then bring us back a brand new one. Our noses were very happy he left when he did.

Tuesday Bryant and I got up early to sit through #6 of our timeshare presentations, all for cheap tickets, when we got home we swam, then went shopping at a mall that after 5 years still is missing over half the stores in it, and went to see Pirates.

Wednesday the boys left to go pick up the chute and check from the farm they trimmed at while Megan and I hit the outlets, that was followed my more go carts, Megan and Randy going on the human sling shot and the Arabian Nights. Now the night before at Pirates was really really bad and this year the kids didn't like it at ALL, so we weren't looking forward to another night of whining. We were pleasantly surprised. The loved it and couldn't keep their eyes off the show. Yay us!

Thursday was our last day out on the town, in the morning Bryant and I went to #7 of our timeshare presentations and then we spent the rest of the day a Epcot. It was as fun as it could be having 3 kids without naps but we were expecting that. We went on a couple of rides, talked to Crush for a couple minutes until the kids were board and dinner in Japan. Lets not do that again... Lets just say I'll stay here in the US, the food is much better. :) Sorry the pictures go from the last day there to the first.

One more thing before you start thinking this was a perfect vacation here's how Friday went... We got up early to pack and drive home. The cars were all packed down and ready to go when Randy's truck wouldn't start. The fuel gauge wasn't reading properly and he was out of fuel when it said he had a 1/4 tank. We got fuel, problem fixed. Now we are on the road and need to stop for a potty break and to fill up. Joey decides to get out of the car and shut the door, LOCKING THE KEYS, A SICK AUBREY AND CRYING WYATT inside. Thanks goodness we have AAA, but too bad after being on the phone for forever we decided to call 911 instead. The cop came and after trying to unlock the door and failing said he was going to break the window. You should have seen the look on Bryant's face. What better motivation, we found some screw drivers and used the antenna to unlock. Our short 5 minute break ended up being more like 45 minutes. I think it is time for a spare key...