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Thursday, March 10, 2011

Crazy Dreams

The Soil Stud had a crazy dream last night.   It went something like this...

The Soil Stud and I were walking together in a lush pasture.  (He didn't use the term lush.) 
I am sure we were not holding hands in the dream.  But in my dreams, we always are!  (Soil Stud is not much of a hand-holder.  This is a picture from our engagement photos and he only held my hand because our photographer made him!)

So yeah, back to this dream...we were walking through the pasture and cows started stampeding their way towards us.
And just as they were about to knock us over....one cow stopped!
The cow opened her mouth and said:  "Taco Bell!"

Soil Stud has some weird dreams!  So as I hauled corn today I was thinking about his dream.  I came up with two interpretations of it.

1.  I talk way too much about my cows to him.
2.  He eats way too much Taco Bell.

Seriously, Soil Stud eats a lot of Taco Bell.  I think his subconscious is trying to tell him to lay off the Taco Bell for awhile.  

Sunday, March 6, 2011

Ring of Fire!

Last weekend the Soil Stud and I took our last road trip of winter.  We went and saw a dear friend of mine perform in Woodstock, IL just northwest of Chicago.  My friend, James and I served together as National FFA Officers.  He is from California and he is a wonderful person.  Also, another teammate, Andy who is originally from Kansas also came to the show.  Andy is also a wonderful person.  I have known both these guys for close to 15 years.  No matter how much time has passed between us it's as if we just saw each other last week.  I treasure our friendship, we have watched each other grow and develop in only ways good friends can.  You know how you have a handful of people who really know you?   I'd say James and Andy truly know me.  AND they STILL choose to be my friend.  I'm a lucky person!

So what was James' show all about?  Well.....he is the lead singer in a Johnny Cash Tribute band.  James has been a fan of Johnny Cash since he was like 11.  Actually, the word "fan" may not really describe his love for Johnny Cash and his music.  When we were National FFA Officers, James would get out his guitar and sing one Johnny Cash song after another.  If it hadn't been for him, I probably would never know any songs by the great Man in Black.  In fact, when Soil Stud and I were married, James, Andy, Emily (another FFA teammate) and I sang a few Johnny Cash tunes at the reception!



No wedding is complete until you sing Folsom Prison Blues.  :)


Soil Stud and I were running late, so my sweet guy dropped me off at the Woodstock Opera House front door so I wouldn't miss James coming out on stage! 

When James came out on stage, I cried!  I was so proud of him!
James and his band were amazing!  Simply awesome!

Shortly after intermission, in the words of my friend, Andy, I had to save the show!
The band needed a female volunteer to sing "Mama sang tenor" in the song Family Circle.  NOBODY was volunteering, so I did what any good friend would do....
I sang my heart out!  Mama sang off-key!  AND I WAS WONDERFUL!  Well, not really, not at all.  
                                                                          

At this point I felt like I was in a Ring of Fire - it was hot and I was nervous!

Truth be told, it was a total blast, so if you are ever at a concert and are asked to sing - DO IT!  You'll be glad you did!

After the concert, we went out to share some old stories and new ones!
I already can't wait to see my friends again, in the meantime, I will listen to good ole' Johnny Cash!

Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Wordless Wednesday: Calving Season is in full swing!

We have been busy calving.  By we - I mean the mama cows!  Here are a few pics, there is nothing I enjoy more than new baby calves!


These three pictures are a sure sign that spring is almost here!