Road Trip Part 2!!

Hey Guys!

Welcome back to our lifestyle! Part two of our road trip brings a very joyful memory...meeting my new baby sister for the very first time! At just under a week old when we arrived, she is the most precious baby I have ever seen (everyone always says that though)..but I'm serious, she is so beautiful and is perfect in every possible way! 

 Charlie Ann and I, first meeting!

 I got teary-eyed when I first met her and was so in love at first sight, I was so drawn to her and couldn't wait to hold my baby sister for the first time!!

Darren and I had a great visit with the family. We enjoyed doing ranch work and making trips into town to visit Wally World and my sister, Bailey's work place. She works for a Farm and Ranch store in Nevada, doing exactly the same thing I do! Funny, yeah?

Mama and I

My family lives in the cutest small town that consists of a small bar & grill, post office, two churches, a fire station, cemetery, a small school,  and a small park. An old ranching community at it's finest! There are a few old buildings that used to be a mercantile, hotel, etc. that look like an 1800's old west movie set, yet remain empty and lonesome now, so bitter-sweet. How I would love to take a sneak peek at the town 100 years ago! The small town is surrounded by acres and acres of the neighboring ranches.

View off the back porch overlooking the property

It was in the 90's the whole time we were there and usually windy and dusty, but that's Nevada for ya! We dried up like a fish without water and definitely missed the moisture that the Pacific North West offers..but the warmth and sunshine was so relaxing.

Mom and Tom looked so happy, and I couldn't help but feel so overwhelmingly happy for them and the new little cowgirl they brought into this world.

Darren holding Charlie

My sister, Bailey is doing great things with her horses and I couldn't be prouder of her achievements in the barrel horse world. She has grown up so much and is such an inspiration to me. It was so good to spend time with her!

The view from my hometown

Jessica, Grams, and I

My newlywed sister, Jessica was getting ready to move to Montana to be with her Husband and we got to NV in time to visit with her before she made her big departure to her new life and adventure in the beauty of Montana. We drove over to my Grandparents house to have dinner and visit with them and Jessica for the evening. They just bought their house not to long ago, so we enjoyed looking at pictures of the remodeling process and catching up on what's new and happening in their World. It was so good to see them! I sure do miss my family and hometown, but I know they are always just a visit away. 

Darren, Me, Grammy and Grampy

 We also got to visit my dear family friends, the Marchegger's, while we were there. They are such a great family and we have many horsey related memories together from the days I was their horse trainer. I was so glad they got to meet my husband, we all enjoyed getting caught up on all the life events that have come and gone since our last visit!

Charlie and I

Then it came time for us to head back home, always a sad moment especially when you know your little sister will never ever be that small again, you can't help but choke back tears and oh how I dearly miss my family...But, we loaded all our stuff up and made the long journey back to WA.  14 hrs later we arrived safe and sound to our mini farm to find it all in one piece and animals taken care of. Our friends did a great job taking care of everything while we were away. Thanks guys!

We had a fantastic vacation! We arrived home with a few days still left before we had to return to work, bring on the farm work!

Thank you for reading my cowgirl to homemaker lifestyle! Remember do something nice for yourself on a daily basis and take joy in the small things in life...you never know when your last day will arrive, so love, laugh, be you and most importantly LIVE! See y'all next time!

Happy Trails my friend!

Loagan

Scout, the hound dog puppy being lazy

OUR ROAD TRIP PART 1!

Hey fellow Cowgirls and Homemakers!

 After a fun filled week of vacation, we are back to our daily routine with a bunch of fun memories to enjoy until next vacation. We did so much this week, from The Farm Chicks Show to meeting my new little sister to visiting friends and family and back home for a few days of "stay-cation" exploring local towns and butchering our home raised meat chickens...I am so excited to share it all with you!

So let's get started with road trip stop #1: The Wild Horse Monument in Eastern Washington.

 Darren and I pulled off I-90 on our way to the Farm Chicks Show to take a peek at the wild horse statues along the ridge of the mountain overlooking the Columbia River. These Statues were put there in 1989 for WA. State's Centennial Celebration by a local Spokane Artist.

We of course didn't want to miss the photo opportunity so we hiked up the steep and rocky hillside to get a closer look....

Me hiking and out of breath....

Yee-haw!!

This was not very comfortable or safe by the way! hehe!

Each statue was life size and so well done, from several angles it appeared as if the herd  had come to life  and if you closed your eyes and imagined it, you could hear the sounds of hooves galloping with them.

Ride 'Em Cowboy!

"Look Ma! No hands!!"

There was a great view of the Columbia River from up there

1st timer pic!!

Road Trip Stop #2: THE FARM CHICKS SHOW!!!! We finally made it at about 11 am and I was sooo excited to get going and start rummaging through all the fun junk inside! Darren took all the pics as I was far to busy shopping, He did an excellent job I must say, and in case you were wondering, I did not drag him through all the torture, he willingly and happily promised and fulfilled his promise by taking me to the Farm Chicks Show....I am one Blessed woman I tell you!!!

I just had to buy one of these for my horse trailer , way to cute to pass up!

These are either hand knit or hand crotchet chickens...can't remember exactly but they are darling!! Someone worked hard on these!

At the Farm Chicks Booth buying souvenirs for Mama and me
 

Vintage Dairy bottles

Adorable homemade tags

We saw a lot of these cute vintage Tonka trucks

Cupcake Candles, love the metallic wrappers!

"AMEN SISTA!!"

Well said, Well said.

These cute tags were attached to the coffee mugs for sale....I just had to buy one!!

Farm Chick Pendants

These truck grills were very popular, this would look awesome as a wall mount in the living room!

Also popular, every single one we saw already had sold tags on them!

The Farm Chicks Show's front entry display, fun!!

Loved this! I should have bought it, but I was glad I had SOME  self control, haha!

Vintage suitcase with these darling pics and phrases

The talent from all the vendors there was amazing! I felt so inspired to come home and continue on my homemade projects in the works.

To top it all off, we ran into one of my Mama's friends, Jimmie, there! I had never met her, but had heard alot about her from Mama, as she lives in Canada not to far from me. She spotted me in the crowd and asked if I was Elizabeth's daughter....such a small world! After a quick chat and swapping travel time stories (She won, about 10 hours on the road!!) all of us went to more rummaging and shopping! It was so nice to meet her finally! since Mama couldn't make it I called her to fill her in on all the hustle and bustle of the The Farm Chicks Show....

  We had a great time and plan to do it again next year! So many talented vendors and people there, I was truly amazed at the creativity. To think it all started by two friends who looked for the beauty and potential of goodies and antiques found in old barns that had been left behind to disappear in History. I have both of the Farm Chicks books and enjoy them regularly, If you haven't yet, treat yourself to at least one, their story is so cool and fun to read. You deserve it!

Well that wraps up Part One of our road trip, tune back in next week for part Two! This Homemakin' Cowgirl is off to feed the animals and get ready for a great week at work!

God bless you all and remember to take care of yourself and treat yourself how you want to be treated...no negative thoughts or self doubts...you are loved and you are beautiful inside and out!

Happy Trails!!

So many cute things, so little time!