Of Gypsies and Cowboys

Our days are insane right now and I can hardly see straight. We're packing, moving, cleaning, tending the ranch, trying to be a couple and family, and oh wait, it's Christmas. It's almost too much.

An hour ago I was trying to catch up on work at the main house while talking to J on the phone (in town getting more supplies) and I looked out the window to see creatures on the lake. I was super excited and grabbed the binoc's only to see OUR HORSES were in the middle of the lake with above freeing temperatures!!! (above freezing for the past week!). What's a gal to do when she's home alone and in charge of the ranch? I tied Jem on my back, grabbed a quad and a grain bucket, alerted the cabin crew (for safety), and went on my mission. We made it safe and sound-- yay! But dang, how crazy is that? I mean, they oculd have totally broken threw and I would have been powerless to stop it! It takes a LOT of work and a LOT of energy and awareness to keep up a place this size.

anyways. Just catching my breath. The sky has suddenly opened up with huge flakes. It's so beautiful....