Archive for May, 2010


Happy Anniversary Cowboy!
Happy Anniversary next week to cowboy and me!
Spring Flowers Fading
Spring is gone and summer is here. Here are my last few wildflower shots from our early May flowers. We will really miss our beautiful wildflowers! I love the golden color of
Raleigh House Cheesecake
This is a really yummy and easy cheesecake that you can make in a 8 or 9 inch pie plate. It has a rich and creamy filling that is firm, but not hard
Prickly Pear Cactus
Hate, hate, hate this cactus. It is definitely not a good thing to have at the farm. It grows everywhere and it is almost impossible to get rid of. It
Sentimental Sunday
I can actually vividly remember the day this photo was taken. My grandmother had a small 13th birthday party for me with a few of my friends. My grandmother was in very poor
Emmit the Bull
This is my wonderful cow bull which now graces my den. His name is Emmit and I truly love him. He exudes an abundance of energy, strength and personality and he puts a smile on my face
Tribes of America Postcard
Found this over-sized postcard in an antique shop. It is not vintage, but thought it would be fun for this blog as the colors were perfect! I am happy to share
Girls Lake Trip
Nothing makes life better than a girl's trip to the lake. We had lot's of fun and were lucky that the weather actually provided us with two wonderful sunny days.  This was great way to start the summer season by
Glacier Lilies
In early summer you will find Bear grass( Xerophyllum tenax) in the mountain areas. Bear grass is not only eaten by mountain goats, but elk, bighorn sheep and deer love it
Cottontail Cute
Cowboy snapped this photo of our little cottontail that hops around our yard everyday. She does not seem to be eating any of my flowers so I am happy for her to
Old Barn Wood
I love old barns and all the wonderful history that comes with them. All old barns contain a distinct personality whether it be their shape, color, or regardless of their
Indian Blanket Flower
I love when late spring rolls around because my favorite wildflower appears. The Indian Blanket flower is also known as the Blanket Flower, Sundance Flower or the Firewheel. It is a small flower
The Simple Things
We used to have a beautiful grove up on the top of our hill. It has been there as long as we have been there. Two years ago, a tornado
Soapa
This is a "oldie" from way back, but continues to be a family favorite. It is very simple, yet so very tasty! There are many versions of this casserole. This recipe