Friday, October 30, 2009

Happy Halloween!!!

Last night the little girls had a Halloween party to go to, so they got all dressed up, and I put make-up on them, & they were just SO EXCITED!!! This is the 1st year I didn't make their costumes... & I don't feel guilty ONE BIT!!! Just no time anymore, and they were so cheap to just buy them, and they were happy with what they got... Sofie is a 'Gothic Girl', & V is 'Batgirl'. Madison got to wear her costume to school today, & JiJi on her shoulder was just too perfect!! Too bad she couldn't take her to school too!!




Saturday, October 24, 2009

Barnie & Me singing 6th Ave. Heartache

Barnie's our friend that works at the same hospital as I do. He's been coming up and practicing with us for awhile. He is a songwriter too, going to post some of his originals soon!

My debut music video!!!

This is a glimpse of our little gig we had last night- recorded from a little flip video, sound quality not that great, but you can get an idea fo Susie & I singing together!!!

Friday, October 23, 2009

Maddie's HOME!!!!


My beautiful, smart, talented, God-fearing daughter finally made the decision to leave her Dad's house...we have had true joint-custody for two years, and Maddie has wanted to live with me, but he always told her, "if you leave here, I will sell all your horses, and you won't rodeo anymore". It's been such a heavy load for her...something a 14-yr-old shouldn't have to deal with. I've gotten so many phone calls and text messages from her over these last two years... crying, and hating being there...I always gave her the choice to come here full-time, I wanted to force her to stay here, but knew she would be so mad with me, for making her..I wanted it to be her decision, I knew when she had enough, she would finally tell him she was done. And that happened last night. She said, "Dad, I can't live with you anymore, I am willing to give up my dream of barrel racing to go live with Mom. I can't deal with the way to talk to me, the way you treat me anymore... I don't feel comfortable in your house." When I picked her up last night, after cheer practice, she said , "Mom, I finally feel at peace, I feel like a huge weight has been lifted from me". I cannot explain the joy I am feeling...it's bitter-sweet, of course, because she is giving up her dream...but maybe, he will still let her ride...come over and practice when she needs to...time will tell. So please pray for all of it. I just know what she has been going through, I lived it too, and I'm so happy she didn't wait until she was broken, before making this decision...