Wow - 2008 is off and running and I am already behind

Hi all...

I can't believe January is half over and I have yet to post.

This winter is going by very fast. We have been extremely busy with work, family, the holiday season and the horses.

Now where to start???

1. Work - it is still going really well. We are very busy. We are getting in around 50 new employees a day - around 200 a week or more. So that is increasing the work load on us girls. We have been working a steady 60 hr work week with every 3rd weekend off...and we alternate them. Makes for a very nice paycheque but by the end of your third week - you tend to get a little giddy. LOL

2. Family - The kids are all doing well. Report cards came home and were very encouraging - especially considering I am not checking it as much as I know I should. Bailey and Shayne are still bowling on Wednesdays and enjoying it. Shayne tried out for the Alberta Winter Games team but didn't make it. He has one more shot in 2 years. Melissa has a new job...she is working at the WalMart in Vegreville on nights. She is enjoying it for the most part, and I am sure will even more once she gets paid.

3. The holiday season - was almost long enough. Doyle and I both started our vacation on Dec. 20 and went back to work on Jan 2. We had both our families here for Christmas dinner...on different days. I can't believe I did that to myself - two entire turkey dinners!!! I think I was a little crazy. The holidays were great. Everyone got what they wanted. My big gift was a new camera which I just love. Just now have to find more time to play with it.

4. Horses - well...that is another big story. We had Hyde and Gunner home with us for the month of December. We had some things come up with schedules etc. and it just didn't work out to get them back to Dale. They are now with a new trainer closer to home and things seems to be going good so far. Will post more about this development in the months to come.

All the others are doing really well. Lucky is happy in her blanket and getting her senior feed every day. Dolly is now her pasture pal - and is due to have her foal at the end of March. We are still trying to sell off a few of the horses that don't fit the new "cutting program".

I will post pics of everyone separately.

Carrie