Winter Sunset

Today it rained most of the day.

Tonight we had the most beautiful sunset!

Cowboy and I went to the stable to let

Dusty free play in the arena today.

He was DRENCHED!

I took his blanket off of him and he

rolled and rolled and ROLLED!!!

He turned into a mud pie!

He was a mess.

I had to wet a towel and clean him up.

When I first got him, I could not touch his face.

He really hated me to use a towel.

Today he was a really good boy.

I think he even liked it!!!

I look like I am scolding him, but I' not!!!

My copper pony is such a serious guy most of the time.

I want so much for him to just enjoy himself.

I learned something today.

He is a different horse when he is not in the

cross ties while being groomed.

This is the second time I have

groomed him in the arena this week.

He stood still.

His showed his personality!

He wasn't tense, with his head held high.

He was relaxed.

He wasn't afraid of what was going on.

I am lovin' what I saw today.

I want him to have fun.

I want him to be playful

Not take life so serious.

I want him to enjoy the time we have together.

I am going to start doing more ground work with him.

We will have play dates!

This was taken last winter.
I hope we get some snow this year.


Saddle Mountain Rider and Dusty Devoe
I am in need of a Pony Cousin fix!



Pony Girl made this for Dusty's stall door

Isn't she a cutie!

I wish she was mine.

Best Friends!

Dusty and King

Prayers for Haiti.

dusty devoe

Winter Walk

Today I felt the need to go for a walk.

It was a beautiful cloudy day.

Meditation

I love the quiet things;

Smooth waters, plow-turned sod,

Sun warmness, cool moons,

And the still small voice of God.

My niece and I strolled through the cemetery.
This star was on a tree top.


Haiku

Twilight swings open
Night's gate, letting stars shine through
Street lamps of Heaven.



Shadowed Patterns

Shadowed patterns reach,
Across the greening grass,
In blue-sky promises,
That brings a robin to pass.

Snowdrops dare to push,

Head-first into spring,

The robin and my heart,

Lift wings and sing and sing.

Love the moss!

This cross is my favorite.

It is dated

Feb 16 1848

Died

Aug 25 1920

By The Hand

My God shall take them by the hand,
And lead them through death's valley-land,
He will dry their tears and hush their sighs,
And it will come as no surprise,
That when they reach Forever-land,
My God still has them by the hand.


The death of saints is precious in His eyes,
He will guide them each to Paradise;
Against these, death makes a futile stand,
For they are resting in God's hand.






My iris's are coming up.

Hyacinth in my parents yard.

I planted these from a flower basket from my

Grandmother's funeral almost 3 yrs ago.

There are two stones with names

on them in my

my parents flower bed.

I will make sure they will always have a special place.

My bird bath.

Things in my yard.

I am anxious for spring.

First I want it to snow, snow, SNOW!!!

First Remembered Snowfall

In wintertime when we were small

And snow fell soft as fleece,

Our mother's voice would call,

"See, Granny is plucking her geese!"

Cold leaden skies put us to bed,

But sometimes in the night.

Gran's feather bed was spread,

Blue canopied a world of white.

When morning woke us like a clock,

Our wonder grew at the sight,

Down feathers from Gran's flock

Lay in a carpet soft and light.

The poems in this post are by my aunt.

Virginia Stiltner Wheeler

They are published in a poetry book called Silent Songs.

dusty devoe

Peek A Boo Tuesdays At "A Cowgirl's Grace"

Sneak a peak into my Fantasy world!

My beloved sister at "A Cowgirl's Grace" is

hosting a Peek a Boo Tuesday.

Share a glimpse of your secrets, dreams, hopes and fears!

I know I certainly have many!

I am going to follow her on the trail with my

PEEK A BOO choice's!

feed my soul

fill my heart

A kitchen for "Cowboy"


guest bedroom


rocking my world!

All you can eat "Cowboy Style"

shimmer, twinkle, GLISTEN!

love, love, LOVING THIS!

Calgon take me away

delightful!

delicious!!

DELOVELY!!!

Thank you "Sissy" for asking us to share our

glimpse's of life with you!

dusty devoe

Reflections

There are two ways to spread happiness;

either be the light who shines it

or be the mirror who reflects it.

Edith Wharton

I love mirrors!

I have many in my house.

I love their reflections!

Every mirror tells a tale...

Every reflection has a story yet to be told.

They know all your secrets..

your hopes, your dreams.

The sad times, the happy times.

I like taking pictures of animals hidden behind things.
I like to see their reflection.

Most people are mirrors,
reflecting the moods and emotions of the times.

Sydney J. Harris

Take care that the face that looks out from the

mirror in the morning is a pleasant face.

You may not see it during the day,

but others will.

Lily looks like she is smelling the roses!

She is inside looking out the window!

I took this picture inside the house.

Rosie is looking outside the same window.

Look of love!

One of my favorite pictures I've taken.

Lily always seems to get in the picture somehow.

Begin today! Now matter how feeble the light,

let it shine as best it may. The world may

need just that quality of light which you have.

Henry C. Blinn

dusty devoe

Paint Girl's Call In Life

One of the highlights of our Christmas

was going to the stable where

"Paint Girl" works

We got to watch her turn out some of the horses and

see them free play in the arena.

Hey cutie pie, come out and see me!

Don't be afraid, I won't hurt you.

LOOK HOW CUTE YOU ARE!


You are my favorite!



They are so beautiful.


Pony Girl did a post on photographing other people's horses.

I am like her, I am drawn to taking pictures

of their eyes and faces.

This is Pony Girl's Favorite.



Look at these big brown eyes
The refined, chiseled face.
So photogenic.
I want your eyelashes!
What a beauty!!!

I was so impressed with Paint Girl working with

these graceful, high energy horses.

She is finally doing something

she is so passionate about and loves.

I am so proud and happy for my girl!

dusty devoe