So, last week brought many changes to the dairy out here in the boonies. Last Monday, I was notified that I had a few short notice deatils that needed to be takend care of before returning to work. Instead of thinking things couldn't get any worse, I quickly resorted to...God was telling me I needed some time off...Him and my bff, Millie. I worked half a day on Monday and had Tuesday off. The way that my schedule works, I hadn't worked that weekend before either. (This was my long week coming up.) Monday came the BAD weather. I woke up around 3 am to a "knocking" at the french doors in our bedroom to realize that it was the sleet raining down on us. Knowing Zac like I do, I knew that he was in for a rough couple of day pending the weather announcements. I am pretty sure he got up around 4 or so, because he couldn't sleep and began watching the news...this proceeded to be the trend for the next couple of days...sleepless night and early mornings. Tuesday brought cold, cold weather and lots of ice on the ground. Zac had quite the trouble with all of this. Wednesday was not any better and we began fighting water leaks and frozen animals...yes FROZEN ANIMALS! The mama cows were slipping and sliding all over the place; falling and breaking legs; and babies were frozen. We hadn't been prepared for this, not that we could have been....this is Texas after all! I stayed indoors as much as possible and caught up on all the latest shows. It was cozy, cozy in our house. When I did go outside, I had to bundle up like I hadn't in a LONG time...Zac's coveralls are amazing! Friday was the day I had to go back to work and it had snowed the night before, approximately 3-6 inches in some places. Zac was kind enough to take me in to work that morning and come pick me up that evening. I could have stayed with my parents, but didn't really want to be away from my puppies...and Zac, too! Friday and Saturday was dedicated to me working and Zac fixing water leaks all over the dairy. He was exhausted come Sunday, so while I worked, he earned some much needed "play time" with the boys. It was pretty much a whirlwind, but we got through it and are thankful everyday that that has passed. I LOVE the cold weather and could live with it all the year round, but poor Zac cannot...he does work outside after all!
Today, I booked our reservations for a girl's weekend in Fredericksburg in April. We are staying at a Bed & Breakfast, going to a wine tasting, and probably having massages...a definitely girl's retreat. I am so excited, I can barely contain myself. I just wish that April would hurry up and get here. I am going with Kaley and Brynn...my two childhood best-friends. We have decided to make this a tradition, every year...somewhere new and to always get together, no matter the circumstances. This is sure to bring great happiness in our lives.
Also, Zac got me this GREAT camera for Christmas this year and I have thoroughly enjoyed learning how to operate the little thing. It is truly amazing to me that you can point, click and come out with something so beautiful. As I have said before, it is my hobby for now and I've even come up with a name. Here are some of the pictures I have taken.
KZ Photography: Udderly Divine
This picture has the scipture in it that was read at our wedding.
Well, this is the only picture that I am able to upload for some strange reason right now. I will have to post more later...that, and I'm tired of typing.
This definitely brings our snowy week to an end, but I am afraid that it will be coming back tomorrow and Thursday. Hold everyone stays bundled up.
