Not the Little Women

The term women's rights refers to freedoms and entitlements of women and girls of all ages. It however doesn't mean that gender discrimmination doesn't happen in this era, it does. I had a taste of it first hand this week. The hubby and I have been looking for a truck nothing new but newer then what we had. Found one and then couldn't get the loan because of a glitch with my student loans (gotta love college). Get the glitch fixed and ok for a loan the truck we wanted had been sold, ok things happen.
We find a truck this last Sunday that we are interested in. I like to car shop late Saturday evening or Sundays no car dealers and I can write down info and call later, no pressure. So whats the problem? Hubby is leaving Monday afternoon for business trip to Texas won't be home until next Sunday. Do I let the truck sit and hope it is still there or do I go buy it myself? You people do know me right? I decided to go buy the truck if of corse the test drive was as nice as the rest of the truck.
I call the banker to see if he would be OK with this purchase. His words ladies and gentlemen is this "Well I think we can do that but your not going to do something with "hubby" gone are you?" OK slightly irritated but not pissed YET....I say maybe is this a problem? He says uh, um mm no I guess not. Getting madder...he has to complete somethings on his end so we agree he will call me in a few.....two hours later still haven't heard from him. Call him back the stuff he was supposed to do he now does while on the phone with him...getting the impression that if he can stall me from going truck shopping he will. Then he has the nerve to ask "are you sure that "hubby" is OK with this? I mean you handling all the paper work and buying something by yourself with him gone" Now I am pissed...yes I can go buy a truck without my husband, yes he knows, yes he approves, yes he will sign the note when he gets home and you do know that particular payment comes out of my check....now would you please be my banker and not my marriage counselor?
Gender discrimination alive and well....who would have thought??

Do you think they are cute?

I thought you all might enjoy a few pictures that our friend Michelle took at the farm, she did a wonderful job. I think these are so cute. These are the baby goats.....does anyone need one??

Here are the girls with a few babies, they tried to get as many as they could hold

This is my favorite picture, they are so cute

Cheer Competition

I am so proud of my cheer leading squad. We went to the cheer leading competition at Cloud College, The Sunflower Classic. They did a ton of work and we brought home two trophies and nine medals. It takes a lot of work, nightly practices, tears, frustration and laughter to take a team to competition. Way to go girls --I am really, really proud of you!!

Life

This post is a little of everything:
First update on the sheep we now have around 60 babies on the ground, it is amazing to watch them play and run around when we chore. We are thinking that we might make it to 70 or at least that is our hope.
Second this week is a little crazy we are getting ready for cheer competition. It is the one big thing that we do during the year to show off the amazing talent that we have on the squad. I am so proud of all the girls they have worked very hard to create the perfect team routine and then several of them have created solos or duets.
We have parents night tonight and I am praying that this will go OK. I wanted to do one last year but it didn't happen. This year I have an assistant coach and a tiny bit less stress so I added it to the program.....will let you know how it turns out.
Have a GREAT Tuesday!!!!

Grace in Small Things

If you are needing a reminder to find the positives in your life then you need to try "Grace in small things" Grace in Small Things is a daily reminder to take notice of the positive things we tend to overlook. It is a website that ask you to post 5 positive thoughts for 365 days to help you remember that the small things are the most important. Like my friend Sarah i am going to attempt this but not all 365 in a row it will have to be on the days I need to be reminded or when I feel like it.
Day 1 of 365

• My family and the way they make me feel
• The baby sheep at the farm
• Pigtails on my ten year old (thank God she doesn't think she is to old)
• Friends that can have different opinions and still be my friends
• Productive cheer leading practices

Try it out....it is just 5 things!!