So we’re in the middle of finishing that house that came down the road to our little valley at the end of December. And by finishing, I mean, we’re the ones responsible for the little things…like a floor, doors, steps, a master bedroom/bathroom and, well, a ceiling…pretty much all the basics that one might need [...]
Posts Tagged ‘family’
The dangerous life of a Handyman’s wife…
Posted in Ranch Life, tagged construction, family, Home building, humor, life, Love, North Dakota, ranch, Veeder Ranch, writing on March 21, 2012 | 15 Comments »
From the top of the hill…
Posted in Musings, Photos, Ranch Life, tagged Veeder Ranch, North Dakota, Nature, family, horses, photography, writing, Home, life, musings, childhood, memories, ranch life on March 19, 2012 | 13 Comments »
Sometimes, when the day is coming to a slow close and my head is spinning with worry and lists, schedules and a pile of things that must wait until tomorrow and the dishes from a dinner of meat and potatoes sits waiting to be taken care of on the table, I slip on my boots [...]
It was a day like this…
Posted in Photos, Poetry, tagged family, fun, Home, kids, life, musings, Nature, North Dakota, outdoors, pets, photos, poetry, ranch, ranch life, seasons, spring, Veeder Ranch, weather, writing on March 12, 2012 | 4 Comments »
It was this kind of day a hug and kiss kind of day a put your pole in a puddle and fish kind of day You ran down the big hill for fun basked in the warm pre-spring sun It was a big stick kind of day a muddy crick kind of day a ketchup [...]
For you child…
Posted in Poetry, tagged childhood, family, Home, Jessie Veeder, life, North Dakota, photos, poetry, Veeder Ranch, writing on March 5, 2012 | 8 Comments »
In this life we’re all made for something Holding tight and letting go Some things they are certain And some things we’ll never know So I wish you singing I wish you laughter I wish you free and running wild I wish you nothing but bright blue skies And warm breezes for you child
If you give a pug a home…
Posted in Pets, tagged dogs, family, humor, life, pets, pugs, ranch life, writing on March 2, 2012 | 6 Comments »
If you give a pug a home he will probably want full reign of your couch to go with it. So you will move over to clear the area for that smooshy nosed, squishy, cuddly animal to lie down next to you. When you’ve helped him to his spot and sufficiently scratched his ears, he [...]
When I could break untamable horses and catch fish with a spear…
Posted in Musings, tagged adventure, childhood, family, Home, life, memories, musings, Nature, ranch life, sisters, Veeder Ranch, weather, writing on February 23, 2012 | 16 Comments »
When I was younger, a little girl all wrapped up in the magic of this place, my favorite book of all time was “My Side of the Mountain.” I’m sure you’ve read it. It’s about a boy who finds himself living away from home in the wilderness of the mountains inside of a giant hollowed [...]
Dear Husband…
Posted in Family, Musings, tagged family, husbands, Marriage, photography, Relationships, valentines day, Veeder Ranch, writing on February 13, 2012 | 17 Comments »
Dear Husband, Good morning. As I write this I imagine you on your way to work in your red pickup, your warm cap pulled down over your ears, a little of your scruffy hair escaping out the sides. Or maybe you’re there already, digging into the jobs you’re good at. I lost track of how [...]
Days spent like this…
Posted in Family, tagged family, Home, kids, life, Love, musings, writing on January 27, 2012 | 12 Comments »
I have been hanging with Little Man a lot lately. We’ve been chillin’, drinking bottles of milk, throwing snack foods on the ground, giving the kitties kisses, watching Mickey Mouse, practicing our walking skills and pooping our pants…wait…that one is just him. He is a blessing, a joy, a wonder of new accomplishments and experiences. [...]
How you spend your weekend…
Posted in Musings, tagged Veeder Ranch, North Dakota, Nature, family, horses, photography, writing, Home, life, musings, music, ranch life, philosophy, happiness on January 9, 2012 | 11 Comments »
Weekends around the ranch, no matter how well intentioned and thought out, are usually pretty unpredictable. Where some families have a nice and lovely routine that includes pancakes in the morning, taking kids to practices, catching a movie and maybe going out to eat with the family on Sunday after church, around here we try [...]
A little about Little Man
Posted in Family, tagged babies, family, life, Love, nephew, ranch, Veeder Ranch on January 6, 2012 | 12 Comments »
Check out my date for the day: Yup, he’s a handsome catch. Don’t judge me ok. But when I get a chance to hang with my baby nephew, the first thing I do (after getting a smile and a hug) is dress him as a mini version of an adult character, like a cowboy or [...]
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