Cowgirl Kiely Kickin' It!

My update!

2010-01-31T18:21:00.000-08:00

The Newest Update:
Guess? I did get Student Life Activities Vice President, nope that's not it. But something happened.

I have now been away from home for about four weeks. During this time I have been focusing on ME. Well that's all I have to focus on. I don't have family really close by, I left my nieces and nephews at home with all of my favorite animals, and my mom and dad are not here to wake me or tell me when to go to bed. :)

There are so many things that I would love to share about my experiences so far while being "AWAY" at college. However; there is one thing that has influenced my life and made me happy while being away from home. And that is the connection I have with the other members of the church, and Heavenly Father. I am so happy to be around some amazing members of the church. Today I woke up said my prayer, and was so happy that it was Sunday. The classes today gave me great comfort with questions I had been asking myself about. And by the end of the 3rd hour I realized that it is time to go to the temple. I happily went to the temple prep class today. I was amazed at how strong the spirit was during that hour. Instantly when I sat down I was over whelmed with comfort and happiness. I was so honored to be taught by a brother that served in the same mission as my dad. He does the sealings at the Manti temple. He has so much amazing knowledge. I can't wait to go back next Sunday to hear more from this amazing man.

So with that, my testimony has grown just today about the Holy Ghost and how much of a comforter he is to those that are worthy of him. Each day here at Snow College I am touched by simple things that others do for me. Like paying .50 to dry my laundry then the angel folded it for me. Thank you who ever you are! I know the church is true not just here, but all over the world.

I miss you family! I can't wait to see you in March. But know that I am happy here, and learning SO much about myself as well as agriculture! :)

Love,

Kiely

Memorize The Beach and Islands On Horseback

2010-01-01T21:23:00.000-08:00

Sahara's Feet Have Never Been So Beautiful

Colby Was Fun To Ride

I Will Miss This. I Wish I Had
Ridden At The Beach More!

Beautiful December

Merry Christmas!

2009-12-24T12:32:00.000-08:00

Merry Christmas Fun Times

Ventura Harbor Parade of Lights

Dad and I At The Parade of Lights.
Dad Was Asked To Be A Judge of Boat Floats

Santa Claus (Uncle John Harber)
Getting The Scoooopp!

Brother Bear Scared Me at Disneyland

Tractor Rodeo
Monday 12/22/09Tatum and I Working The Dirt
The wrong date on the picture...lol

Dallin and I Scraping and Moving Dirt

Caroling on Kenna's
Birthday. Our First
Real Christmas Fun!

Dad, Grandma Dune, and I

New Saddle for Me. Really It's Over 100+ Years Old Poley Saddle and Queensland Heeler Puppies

2009-11-27T17:53:00.000-08:00

The Poley Australian
Saddle and My Sahara

I really love the Poley Saddle
it's Awesome. My Sahara loves it,
'cuz she was an angel with it on.
Must be really comfortable.

Perfect fit!

Smile for The Camera.
Yes! See.. Sahara Smiles, too!

The saddle is my mother's and was used as soon as she got it in 1960 and she always loved it. My great-grandfather was a saddle-maker and was well known in the community for leather work. He actually wouldn't have used the saddle because he went all "Western" and was a California State Judge. He also knew the gullet of the saddle wouldn't fit all of the Quarter Horses on our place or the large Morgan.. and too large for the Arabian. It fit his roper Chico and my mom's horse Babe. Of course, he changed the cinch it came with to a D ring with a roper girth, cinch strap, and off-billet.

The only thing I had trouble with is the rubber pads were missing from the stir-ups, so I had to use my Justin boots with the rubber soles. Soooo, my boots were exactly the same as the fender of the saddle and bugged me the whole time--the side of the saddle was constantly trying to side inside my boot. Now I see why the English Style boot is so high on the leg. I could go for that. This is comfy and I really could go for days trail-riding in this saddle. Now, I want an Australian halter/bridle that has the detachable bit, and a martingale and the cupper thingy that goes around the tail. Maybe even a Monkey Bar. lol Don't ask! I'm glad my mom ended-up with such a treasure and it fits MY SAHARA! I'm sticking with this saddle. I love it and my horse loves it too. I think we connect better, but we've always been "kindred spirits."

Ojai saddle-maker (a real expert) said that saddle was the oldest saddle he'd ever seen. We didn't think it even had a small D-ring for the cupper, but it was a little rusted to the top of the saddle gullet. Too Cool.

My favorite movie ever is The Man From Snowy River. It was my Grandpa Gene's favorite too. I didn't even know we had that in common. Grandpa Gene died when I was one and Grandpa Gene was Joe Wellman's son.

The saddle was sent to Grandpa Joe from Rosemary Waugh from Toloumbi, MacLean N.S.W. Austrailia. She had sold my great grandfather Joe Wellman a whole bunch of Kelpies. The first one was Tucha Tucka. Koolinga Roger was Tucka's sire and was a show dog that was dark red. The dam was Tarion Binda. My grandfather sold Kelpies all over the U. S. and the saddle was a present to my mother for helping with the obedience training and she also received a dog named Bushgirl. The Queensland Heeler just came with the bunch and her name was Gympie...maybe it's a name of an area, but my mom's family called her Gypsy.

We still have the Queensland Heelers, but the Kelpies are all gone. They sold so fast that my grandfather just couldn't keep up with the demand. Now my sister is breeding them and selling Queenslands. Her selling blog site is: Knappy Puppies

I took the pictures for her blogspot. Yay! They are cute as my Heelers! And...chunky-cute!

This is Rascal!

Friends Are Treasures

2009-11-17T21:40:00.000-08:00

Over the span of about seven months I have distanced myself from my best friend. I don't know what happened. But I know what has happened during that time: her being away at school, I was busy with school. My brother's divorce, and another friend I trusted so much went bad, really bad. I've spent time working my horse, helping my mother and spending time with my family. Working on "me".

But, my biggest question, why did I make the mistake of losing a friend? What was so significant between the two of us or in my life that we BOTH quit talking to each other? Who am I to do that to a dear friend, and why did I do that to her? I deep down miss her amazing energy, personality, her passion for miniature anythings, her love to Heinz ketchup, hermit craps, her hating the wind cause she can't sleep, the smell of her room, the eeeekk noise that she makes when she gets excited, her planner, the dancer I've always wanted to be, organization, fashion, underwear shopping, and the list goes on with the things that remind me of her or the things that I miss about her....

CowGirl Kiely's Easy, Easy Cheese

2009-10-02T06:32:00.001-07:00

I LOVE MAKING CHEESE!!

Monterey Jack Cheese

1 Gallon pasteurized milk
2-4 oz. Buttermilk
¼ tsp. Rennet

cool/heat milk to 88 degrees. Add buttermilk and stir.

Ripen for 15 minutes.

Mix ¼ tsp. Rennet with ¼ cup cool water and add to milk. Stir for 1 minute. Allow to set, undisturbed, for 30 minutes to allow curd to develop.

While stirring gently, heat slowly for 1 hour. Try to increase temperature about 2 degrees every 5 minutes. Do not exceed 100 degrees. Shut off heat and stop stirring.

After curds have sunk to bottom of pan, remove whey to 1’ above curds.

While stirring, add cold water to reduce temperature to 85 degrees. Stir curds an additional 5 minutes.

Drain curds well. Add canning salt or plain (un-iodized) also called to taste.

Place curd into a sterile muslin cloth. Shape into a ball and tie ends tightly with a string.

Flatten ball and place on a dinner plate. Place a 2nd plate upside down, on tip. Apply medium weight (6-8 pounds) atop second plate. Press overnight at room temperature.

Carefully remove cloth the next day.

Air dry cheese by placing on a clean cloth towel and covering with clean cheesecloth. Turn cheese until it is dry on the outside.

Can wax and age this cheese for 3 weeks to 2 months, or eat it fresh.

**Before pressing, you can add peppers, olives, caraway seeds, dry onions, sun-dried tomatoes or dill weed. Anything you think sounds good (dried peppers, yum!) Be imaginative and enjoy!!

Weights: sledge hammer, gallon of water, bricks, scuba weights, brother’s round lifting weights. Be sure they are clean and in a zip-lock baggy.

Great website for supplies:

New England Cheesemaking Supply Company

http://www.cheesemaking.com/

I Saw It Wth My Own Eyes!

2009-09-20T18:30:00.001-07:00

That is exactly what went on today. The new sorrel was getting really feisty with Kiely. She didn't want to be lunged with-out Sahara pushing her along or trying to keep up with Sahara.

Kiely had Tatum put Sahara away and oh, no...did that mare get mad. I'm not sure what her name is yet...but I'm sure Kiely had some good ones for her this evening.

She pulled-out the, "If you frickin' don't want to go forward... let's have a good time backing up!" I so saw my dad in her... and my Grandpa Joe. I didn't know that she'd been studying Clinton Anderson. The Horse reared a few times then just backed-up smoothly almost to "Jurassic Park." It seemed flawless..I so wish my legs worked. Wow....I loved seeing Kiely be the "Alpha Mare" I wanted to be out there with her, but she didn't need me. There's no giving in... "sissy-style" with any horse. It will come back.

The horse was moving well leading after that excitement. There wasn't any crowding Kiely or pulling, just giving-in. Kiely started to lunge her and the mare did exactly what every untrained horse will do or pull on you...... She looked at Kiely with her ears penned, "What?" You want me to do, WHAAATTT?" My daughter just got down ad totally DID "The Clinton Anderson Moves." I've never seen that action ever. She made the horse watch her change hands--whip and lunge line smoothly and just seemed to stare her down, as in the picture above. She responded like a perfect cow pony. Beautiful! I went to find my camera and that took some doing. I ended-up with her camera, and by the time I had set the camera up and found my glasses..... Kiely was putting her away. It's Sunday, the new horse needed out of her pen and when she minded and did well....the mare went back in her pen.

I'm glad Randy was here just in case of uncontrolled wild happened and my son Dustin, too. He kept saying how he wants to get back riding again. He was proud of her courage to stick with it and overcome obstacles. She never lost her focus or cool....Kiely didn't need us. I think this kind of stuff helps a person be strong in life, too. I saw this today..I love you, Kiely! Mom

Me, Myself, and I

2009-09-11T14:32:00.000-07:00

THREE THINGS THAT PUT COLOR IN MY LIFE

I'm Kiely Lazenby, I was born and raised in Santa Paula, on a ranch, and have loved every minute of it. I have been really fortunate to have grown up with a big family. My dad's favorite saying is “ I have six kids. All of them are boys except for five of them.” I am eight years younger than the sister above me. Which has been awesome because I've been the only child at home for eight years. Which is where my newest nickname came from the S.S. The spoiled sister.

Like the sister above me we love to dance. And after she quit dancing I continued to compete and dance and I began to love it more and more. Now my life goes black and white when I don't have dance in my life. Something is missing in my life when I am not able to express my self on the dance floor.

I love agriculture, I was in FFA in HS and I was able to raise enough money to pay for the first two years of college by raising beef cattle for the Ventura County Fair. I was hired at a Equine Hospital which gave me the chance to buy a horse which made my life so amazing. I give her so much attention and time which has really paid off because she has become my companion. Each morning I wake up and open the door and call for her “Sahara” and she calls back to me. She takes the black and white out of my day and makes all the colors in the world brighter than ever.

My dogs know that after I call to Sahara I go to their pen to let them out next. I always try to sneak up on them but they always know when I am right about there. I get them super excited to get out of their pen. By that time they are hyped up they battle after I let them out on who I pet first. My dogs are great. Two totally different sizes. One is full of energy and skinny and the other is short and chubby. The dogs give me the loyalty and friendship that takes my days from black and white to bright and happy.

How 'bout A "Dream Job?"

2009-09-09T11:27:00.000-07:00

The "FUN FARM"

The Santa Paula Canyon is beautiful at any time of day, but especially when the sun just goes down behind the mountain.

I loved my Vet Tech job at Dr. Mike's. It was hard, but exciting. I didn't ever relax because I was so afraid of making a mistake and hurting an animal. There's a lot to know, and so much I don't even know.... I NEED to know!

I have found the best part-time job next to babysitting my nieces and nephews. I love these ponies, everyone of them, even Tar. There's the excitement of learning all of this, too. My great great grandfather taught ponies and donkeys tricks as my great grandpa Joe. I didn't know he was in the circus with his trick horses and also did acting during the depression.

I read and watch everything I can about training equines. I do have my favorite trainers and hope to take some seminars when they get closer to California.

Ponies are great really! There's super smart (most of them) and I think they love me. It's not even really a job, we just play together. I wanna' ride one soooo bad. The Little black cow-pony, she's wide and such a stinker. The stud here is a buckskin with a heart star on his forehead. How cute, huh? The buckskin, I'm working here, is a mare. She's probably related to the stallion.

The new filly, little Button, is going to be a miniature and it's just so hard not to watch her while I'm there. She is funny! I couldn't dream of a better place to work. I pray for cool weather so I can work with them longer.

2009-09-08T00:57:00.001-07:00

Disneyland 2009

"SD card where are you?"

2009-08-19T18:51:00.000-07:00

Well I have been thinking really hard about what I should blog about because, my life has actually been pretty full of exciting events. Bad news though. I missed placed aka mom *cough* *cough* messed with my pictures and put the SD card some where that only the big man up stairs knows. SOOO... with time I will have pictures and all up here from fair. I got a new camera. So I got some really AWESOME shots of the rodeo as well as JFB things.

We Had a Party With The Nieces and Nephews and Yes, The Whole Family

2009-07-27T21:09:00.000-07:00

The Watson's are visiting from Arkansas. My brother-in-law works for Schlumberger as a special technician in Conway. My sister and family live Mayflower near Conway and near Toad Suck, Skunk Hallow, and Pickles Gap. lol Twenty miles away is Little Rock and they have Alligators there.

Bree, My Sister

Chip, my brother-in-law

Charlie, my baby nephew

Jane, my little Arkie niece

Party time!

We watched "Happy Feet" on the Big Projection Screen

Tony Lama Rojo Bridle...Yes

2009-07-12T23:34:00.000-07:00

How 'bout them apples?!

Fifth Position! Yes, I'm doing ballet in them in my sleep. My Grandma Boby really knows her boots, and they fit exactly!

Sahara Just Takes Off

2009-06-11T22:37:00.001-07:00

Sahara has become a regular horse, not a "green-broke." She is so "bomb-proof."

Kitten Bombs!

Miss Contained Giddy-up of America

Good Girl, no lunging needed.

She's got P.E.P. Acronym for Positive Energy Power.

My giant dad on Sahara.

Hannah's Graduation. Girls Must Pinch...The Lazenby Girls Are Always Fun

2009-06-08T21:48:00.000-07:00

So here we are trying to be still...

Smile!

#1

I Got Caught! My Bad!

2009-05-25T21:46:00.000-07:00

I Love My Boots! I love My Hat! I Love My Horse! I Love My Dog! And Most of All...

Yes, I will always be a goat roper. It even says it on my T-Shirt. I shaved the goat she needed some tanning lotion... no sunburn protection. Molly really gets sunburned. I hate to tie her when she's outside, there's always a chance she'll get hurt. So I quietly came in the house with her to get the sunburn stuff and my mom had the camera in her hand. Bingo, I got nailed. I did tell her the goat has lice all over her and they didn't come off when I washed her. Molly didn't even go to fair last year. Dang! Ivermectin works but she did come into the house with the bugs and you know what? I didn't get in trouble. My mom started laughing. Now, if my dad sees this blog....hahaha I'm too old to ground. I repent I won't do it again. I'll make mom come out and hand me the lotion.

The lice will crawl on you, but they are just for goats and will wash-off of "human beans." My mother made me write this.

OOPS! Don't Tell!

I Love My New Calling In The Nursery

2009-05-22T17:24:00.000-07:00

My bestest friend Amy and I are the new nursery leaders. I love it. I'm learning, a lot. Thought I knew how to teach. It's a challenge, but Amy and my ss sisters are helping me. Thanks to all!

Do You Know Anyone That Blurks Mommy Blogs When They Have No Baby-Beings and Is Not Married?

2009-05-18T19:23:00.000-07:00

Sooo, I could Win Some Girlie Stuff and Pretend I'm a Mommy. I've had enough practice on all my 14 nieces and nephews. And...I really can change diapers. hahaha But don't tell my family.

What Do I Do When I Have To Wait? Fight With My Sister

2009-05-18T17:07:00.000-07:00

Sometimes being the youngest really stinks and yes, I don't "get-it" I'm just working on being who I am, and who I want to be. My life is not easy...like you think. I'm also not Tressa, I'm just me... and I have the lots of parts all of my sisters, who helped raise me. If I'm showing attitude...like spunk, where the heck did I get that?

Make-up, contacts, aaahhh...not me? Unfortunately, summer doesn't have an outline. I need order! Me..."Choose The Right." The different way... I need to "make-up" another way...

I'm really Sorry.

Don't hate me 'cuz I'm beautiful, actually "The Spoiled Sister" or "SS"....I'm Pink and completely Miss Underztood! Maybe I can take it? Be Soft ... I Love You, Mean It! Always

Super Saturday. Riding A Stallion, Workin' Sahara, Havin' CowGirl Fun, Enjoying All!

2009-05-02T22:41:00.000-07:00

Workin' It! Workin' It!

Have I Ever Said, "I Love My Horse?"

Sahara and her new BFF, Leah!

My Horse, Sahara, is Becoming a ~~Nun!~~ Ha ha ha......Close! A DUN With a Darker Topline. More Precise: Golden Dunalino. This Just Shows How My Biology Class Figured-Out My Mare's ~~Jeans,~~ Genes and How It Applies My Life. "Dunalino" You can just "google" that....
Note To Me: I'm Tired & My Seater and Legs Hurt.

Please Remember To Turn The Volume Off My Player Before Starting The Video.

"A Real Stud!"

This is an Arabian Stallion, named Theo, and he really is a gentleman. He's sweet, obedient, and knows that he isn't the boss of himself, mom is. Ronda West owns him and she really has her horse well-trained in Western and English disciplines. Theo is teaching me! CowGirls ride Arabs. How 'bout that Kentucky Derby? Yee Ha! 6+ lenghts, The odds were 50 to one! I love it! Real Cowboys know a good horse!

~~Dun~~ Done For The Day!

What's a CowGirl's Favorite Commercials?

2009-04-30T21:37:00.000-07:00

There are good things about these commercials. I like them all. These were from You Tube. CowGirls love cows and horses! These are great!

Be sure and turn-off my Music player music first, to hear the commercial.

Original television commercial promoting milkshakes at Carl's Jr./Hardee's. Created by Mick DiMaria (Copywriter) and Marcus Wesson (Art Director) with Jordin Mendelsohn (Director/Creative Director) by Mendelsohn Zien Advertising in Los Angeles.

This Is Called Instant Blogging

2009-04-21T14:08:00.000-07:00

Why is it when I'm messing around not thinking about fishing, I catch big bass? Not paying attention is good for fishing especially when you have a cousin that knows the sweet places to fish!

Love you, mean it!

Kie

I Can't Even Think Because of My Sweet Brother!

2009-04-13T21:28:00.000-07:00

What is really going on? What's the helicopter doing flying over our place all evening? My brother, who's on duty, said, "There was a bank that was robbed and the robbers are holding people hostage near Mupu. The cops and helicopters are surrounding your house" I said, "Are you kidding?" And...my brother, Captain Lazenby said, "Yes, I'm kidding." My brother is silly and scared the crap-out-of-me. And your dear, little sister says to you...."Thanks, Dustin!"

Kiely's Side Load Bucket, Blue Ford Tractor. Learning Is So Fun!

2009-04-13T13:17:00.000-07:00

This is just a small movie of Kiely, the first time she drove the Ford tractor. I'd say, even if I wasn't her mom... she did a great job cleaning pens. I think the clutch is hard to get used to. She's been driving a tractor on her own since she was about 9. Kiely had been driving the golf cart with her dog when she was about 5 and the golf cart had only one speed, FAST! She couldn't even reach the pedals. Of course, the only person, animal...brave enough to ride with her was "Little" our blue Queensland Heeler. If there was an extra seat on this tractor "Little Dog" would be up on the tractor with Kiely. Who broke the axle of the golf cart, trying to pull a steer?

I think Little has actually ridden in the bucket. I know this video is old, her hair has turned a bit EMO lately and she drives the tractor like a "Pro" now. Hahahaha Kiely, I got you! If you want me out of your blog you need to hide your password. I love you! Mom

I KNOW you are going to be upset with your mother (me) putting up a video of when you were a freshman in high school. Remember this video and I was yelling at you to look at me? Same ol' picture fight! All you wanted right then... was on the tractor "right now," so you could start learning to use the bucket. You're my tuff CowGirl. Rock n Roll!

My Birthday Was Sooooo Fun!

2009-04-08T21:13:00.000-07:00

Be sure and turn off the music to listen "The Spice Girls?"

New Post, But A Warning There's Only One Lip

2009-03-30T08:44:00.000-07:00

Do you like my new blog site?

Okay, I Need Girly Stuff! Mommy Blogs Have it, Can Non-mommys Join?

2009-03-29T22:06:00.000-07:00

Okay, I'm blogging that I would like a bunch of presents for free. Oh well. Just visit my blog.

Just Say Neigh! Chunky Cheese Is Still Crazee!

2009-03-23T23:42:00.000-07:00

I loved Corbin's birthday but my mom finally caught me smiling, it was too funny. I hate Chucky Cheese, but loved it that my nieces and nephews had so much fun together. I think I'm good to just say "Neigh" to that place for another 6 years or so.

I still love big horses, but I love Sahara. She greets me every morning and as the warm weather is here now, she is becoming even more beautiful!

Howdy Doody! Spring Cleaning & OH! HEIFER!

2009-03-16T13:44:00.000-07:00

This very sweet graphic below just doesn't describe me much. My life is the opposite. I do hate my mother taking pictures of me. I may hide her camera. I'm going to school and want to dance and go riding today. It's really a perfect day to ride. Oh, heifer. I guess I'll post later.

Saturday we all worked to clean-up the barn. I think it was spring cleaning. Randy used his big tractor to prepare the 1/2 acre behind the milk house to be planted with avocados. The earth there is beautiful, very dark, and ready to be planted. All the old goat and sheep pens are gone.

A bunch of the family and four missionaries cleaned the herb garden. The Rosemary was actually a tree and they pulled it out root and all. Dustin and Dave just went nuts on the Elderberry brush. It was huge and really needed to be taken away. The new garden will be closer to the house and we're all anxious to plant vegetables, no catnip ever, it smells like skunk. And calls to the skunks and raccoons? Where are the cats? Oh yeah, the lion is in the trees.

There really is a lion that was spotted a couple times today. I think our lamb is calling it from Jurassic Park. I added a picture of our edge of the Oak Trees near the river or Lion Rd. Santa Paula is a Mountain Lion magnet.

I want to ride today. It's sooo beautiful outside! My classes are calling me and I'm dancing tonight. I love my jazz class. Dancing is wonderful if I'm not wearing my old, worn-out, "Fat - Baby" cowgirl boots. Those boots have been through fat, 1500 pound steers, various goats, sheep, and yes, pigs, and lots of cleaning, and every trail ride. Do I need boots for my birthday?

Isn't this a charming little Jersey heifer? I KNOW they have attitude, but we'll all put the love in her. I can't wait. We've loved Jerseys forever. Not sure yet if she is this same color, but I know she'll have those beautiful eyes!

Yes, I Did

2009-03-10T12:43:00.000-07:00

Yes, I changed my hair. The curls are natural.

Do you "LIKE" it?! Quoting Eirely

Kiely Is Norwegian and Irish. She Can't Deny It.

2009-03-06T10:07:00.000-08:00

This is Kiely's mom. Ha, Ha Ha. She isn't posting because she's so involved in studying that she doesn't take time to post her pictures.

I know she must have pictures of the whale trip she went on yesterday with her brother and the kids. I forgot to ask her if she even saw a whale. The islands are just so exciting to visit even if it's to see the thousands of dolphins and the beautiful Channel Islands. They are so close that we see them from our town in Santa Paula.

The pictures that I put up are of Kiely modeling the Norwegian folk dance dress from our family. She is standing with Dune, her grandmother. You can tell she was thrilled to have it on and I'm grateful to Marnie for taking our precious pictures Kiely and her grandmother together.

Oh, and Kiely isn't a blond anymore. So I'm putting up her last picture of her with her blond hair. You can guess why she changed it, she doesn't look the same at all, but we all like it brown, yes brown, not EMO.

I'm so proud of you and your great grades in all your classes. I always knew you were amazing! I love you. Mom

Valentine's Day Surprise.

2009-02-15T13:32:00.000-08:00

For Valentine's day Randy had a horse made out of flowers all of which are real. Very pretty huh?

This girl is a hilbilily if I ever did seen one...

2009-02-10T19:52:00.000-08:00

I have been going through my mothers pictures on her computer just to laugh at the moments that she has captured on film. This picture hands down is the funniest. The look on her face... Her missing teeth and the crazy hair. Oh wait and the guitar. Priceless....
I love you Adree Ann your a little cowgirl....

Random!

2009-02-08T21:21:00.000-08:00

With all the random things that are going on in the house and out of it. Something is totally different about school this semester for me. The words I LOVE SCHOOL really don't do it justice. I LOVE my biology class with every molecule in my body. Psychology is giving me the urge to learn more about behaviors and such and a lot of what the subject covers. I also am starting to pick up on Spanish amazingly. Hopefully everything else will start to get normal at home.

The best way to start the day

2009-02-04T19:59:00.001-08:00

My dad gave me the morning duty for chores. As I walked out to feed the goats and sheep I found a little baby lamb. The cute little baby was just seconds old. I ran in the pen just as happy as could be and SCOOOPED him up and started cleaning him up. After the mom passed what I thought was the afterbirth she pushed out two more babies out an hour after she delivered the first lamb. By the end of the delivery we had two girls and one boy. Hope you enjoy the pictures of the new little sweethearts.

I Like Cattle Too, Obiously, I Am A CowGirl. OOPS...Pigs, Sheep, and Goats Popped-in...

2009-01-21T21:44:00.000-08:00

My last year showing animals was 2008, when I showed my steer and sold him at age 19.

I started showing goats at the age of 5. I helped my sister, Larin and my first goat was an ALPINE! named, Reese. We raise La Manchas, now.

I've learned by doing. I can sweep anything for hours. All I tried to accomplish is that every year I was better at fair than the one before. At the end, my last year, I was really tired. My mom took my picture on Sunday, sad /happy? I'm going back with the Junior Fair Board this year without an animal, weird, but fun!

I think summer isn't complete if I'd miss the fair. I've been there every year of my life. My nick - name when I was little was "bug eater" I'm not sure if I actually ate a bug or not. One thing I've learned is that fair is not,"FAIR." Judges have their own opinions and I've won and lost a lot, no one remembers who the champion was by the time school starts. It's all new and a fresh start, all over. Once a person gets to that point of understanding, then fair becomes absolutely the best! And, I don't mean the carnival rides. Actually, I can ride everything at the fair and not get sick. Plus side ... I can do Disneyland ... Magic Mountain ... and Knott's Berry Farm. I love the fair. Link on the right to our Ventura County Fair:

The music on the Ventura County Fair Internet site is so fun you can almost smell the corn dogs.

Some Elder Looking At My Blog Could Write Me Now, You Know....

2009-01-21T21:40:00.000-08:00

I can freakin' see you!

Blonds Have Way More Fun

2009-01-21T14:49:00.000-08:00

First Day of Spring Semester

2009-01-12T11:29:00.000-08:00

Howdy all! Today has totally been a boring adventure. I woke up ready to this morning, bright and early. Got dressed and ran out the door just in time for the morning rush. Avoided the people on Ojai Rd. which in the end came back and bit me in the booty. By the time I got to the Victoria off-ramp there were hoards of people backed-up on the off-ramp. Lucky me, NOT. Still with the optimistic gung-ho attitude I proceeded to my Biology Lab to find I was removed from the waiting list. I then gave up my seat and walked out of the class. I am still depressed about that but I'm hoping the rest of the day will go as planned. I have psychology and dance is pretty freakin' cool.

Among being irritated with the day, I was able to go to the Educational Assistance Center to get the help that I need for class. And that is where the wireless internet angel came to visit me in a lesbian body. She helped me out quite a bit and I'm so grateful for her help. She gave me some information about my new mini notebook and how fun and easy it is. So, I think we both gained something out of the visit in the office. I now have two hours to enjoy the 81 degree weather. Clear, hot, and windy. Very strange and not what I was expecting here in Ventura, but its better than foggy that's for sure, I would be okay with cooler...but I'd look like a frizzy-haired freak.

Nice Cow Horse Body! Look At Those Hindquarters.. Strong and Muscular

2009-01-10T13:23:00.000-08:00

Bashkir Curly Registry

Star Spangled Banner born on the 4th of July a truly, American-made horse. She's even curlier
right now. Fluffy!

Hi Ki, Just thought I'd photoshop your hindquarters a bit to match Banner's. I know you love me. Mom

Road Trip ???

2009-01-08T11:11:00.000-08:00

So I think soon I will be going to visit Lindsay, Kelli, and Evelyn in San Diego. Kelli and I will be making a road trip to SD and have the time of our lives.

New Horse Hobby

2009-01-07T23:09:00.000-08:00

Still suckin up the day before christmas. We'll see if I get what I asked for.

2008-12-24T12:41:00.001-08:00

Yesterday, in preparation for Christmas I have spent about a half a day of wrapping presents for my mother in hopes that Santa will put me back on "NICE" list. I worked like an elf all hopped up on Mountain Dew then..I messed it all up when my dad asked me to feed the animals this morning. I just kept sleeping and when I woke up to go feed my dad had already had finished that wonderful chore. And yes, he was very angry. I then went back to my cold room with my invisible bag of coal dragging behind me and wrapped A TON more presents. My bedroom is the storage unit for grandkid presents and all my siblings. (Ha.Ha. suckers I know what ya’ll are getting) When the wrapping task was complete I went straight out side to play with my wonderful horse. She freakin’ rocks by the way. I try everyday to give her some fresh grass, and let her run in her round pen. It is not hard to read her mannerisms. I am very thankful for her happy little attitude. I took her to our bunk house, and put a blanket on her. The blanket is from my mom’s old horse Babe. She did not like this adventure at first but after a while she gave in and seemed very happy to be warm. I pretty much love her.

2008-12-24T12:22:00.000-08:00

We all went, as a family and friends, caroling. We surprised a bunch of people and it was so fun! Great Memories and lots of great pictures. More on: Off Wellman Way.

Fight With The Mother

2008-11-03T15:32:00.000-08:00

Its Sunday and I'm sick

2008-10-26T15:59:00.000-07:00

Being that its Sunday and I can't ride my horse cause its the Sabbath I'm borded as HECK. I woke up this morning feeling horrible and did not make it to church. To occupy myself I laid in bed and read "New Moon", the second book of the "Twilight" series. I cannot believe how with in seconds I become submerged in the story. I love the way the book had been written. I really feel like I am Bella. After about three o'clock I decided my horse needed some attention. I took her out gave her a good brush of the tail and mane and she looked a beautiful as ever. I picked her feet and walked her back to her pen. She looked so unhappy when I put her back, so I thought about it and took her out again. She went back and forth in her pen and stuck her head over the fence and I realized she wanted to run and run. She got her wish and I let her run her heart out. She seems a lot happier. I feel a lot better as well. I love my horse. She is just so sweet and gentle. And gives me a lot of love. So I can't wait for tomorrow to come and I can ride her all over the ranch.

Riding In Upper Ojai

2008-10-25T19:13:00.001-07:00

Well, I Need Money and I Need Lunch

2008-10-24T22:53:00.000-07:00

I Love School, I do, Except When They Cancel Class

2008-10-16T22:08:00.000-07:00

HAY!!

2008-10-16T17:52:00.000-07:00

German Elder Welch~~~~ You like it? It's on our fridge. Is it the fish? BTW: I "catch & release"

Do I Look Like a Tom-Boy?

2008-10-09T21:43:00.000-07:00

Yes! I did!

Just a passing thought....

My Wish List --I changed my mind.... Get Justin Women's George Strait Boots. They ARE THE BEST.

2008-10-07T22:47:00.001-07:00

I love pink. I like red, too. But, the boots need
to be pink.Thank you very much!

****Added April 14th 2009
Don't get these pink boots there's no padding and no support. They hurt my feet in every size. I got some Justin boots for my birthday and they are the best boots I've ever had. I used to have Justin Lacers for shows. I just had no idea that the roper style would fit like it does. Comfy!

My dad was with me and he's got really bad feet from the steel-toed fire boots and they're White's Firemen "Smoke Jumper" boots. Those are expensive and supposed to be good for your feet. It's amazing he loves the same Justin boot I got and is getting the same. Thank you, Justin. My boots are SWEET!

Just Give Me The Sissors

2008-10-07T21:49:00.000-07:00

No pictures, thanks mom

Sahara, The Wonder Horse

2008-09-24T22:24:00.000-07:00

Kiely's Top Ten:

I have a new BFF, Sahara
She and I like the same fashion and we match, both blondes
Sahara loves to go on run-away days to see the world, we walk.
My horse is a shoulder to cry on and she listens to me, without advice
Sahara is a people person/horse
She is my protector and loves me unconditionally
My horse thinks I'm always pretty and smell good. I feel the same about her.
Sahara is playful and follows me everywhere
Sahara is my Flicka, a part of me, a kindred spirit
We both like our backs scratched, painted toes, braided hair, and a great shower

Today....

2008-08-27T12:32:00.000-07:00

I'm on my blog spot for the first time.. I'm freakin' really excited about it. I have a new cowboy friend that takes me horse back riding and hopefully, I will take pictures next time and share them with my family through the blog spot.