HAPPY BIRTHDAY ROWDY!

Just wanted to say happy birthday to my man rowdy!

Love you!

Santa Clause Is Coming To Town

Actually....Santa isn't coming...but Bill, Tami, Skutty and Nacho Stepp are!!

They (or "you" since you're the only ones that read this) are coming Monday! I haven't seen my dad or skully since this summer, I haven't seen mom since August-ish and I've never seen lil Nacho.

Am I ready...NO!

I mean, yes, i'm ready to see them, but my place needs more cleaning! I gotta do some dishes...vacuum...sweep my room and bathroom and try and make everything cozy!

This holiday will be a crazy busy, hectic but fun and exciting and full of love!

A Man Like No Other

Today is my dad's birthday.

I wanted to give him a little blog tribute/shout out.

Readers, people of the world, my dad is the best there is.

Whenever someone brings up my dad or dads in general, I get this swell of pride and feel I need to share my thoughts and memories I have of my dad. I know when Tim and I are describing my dad, we have so much to say, but the words barely do him justice. He's just amazing. Our family is blessed and anyone who shares his kind and relaxed company is blessed as well.

Patient, hard working, determined, confident, brilliant, caring, selfless, God loving, supporter, comedian...the list goes on my friends.

I just wanted to say I love you dad and you have supported and loved this family every single day...and we are the people we are because of you. Happy birthday:)

p.s. not to say his partner in crime isn't just as great...my momma is his other half:) love you c

The Huntress

I am getting my hunting license tomorrow...

I can't tell you how excited I am to try something new.

I only wish I had an interest in it when my papa and dad would go...I could have learned so much! Now I'm playing catch up and this yankee better learn quick!!

Did I tell you that Rowdy's friends call me Yankee Doodle...I love it.

He's lucky to have such a different girlfriend;)

I should be packing deer meat soon out at Hunters Haven, which will be another new thing.

I'm at work and sleepy...at least I'm feeling better this morning. I'll keep you tuned for my upcoming adventures.

Yankee out..

10 Point

Mister Mountain Man Rowdy shot himself a nice 10 point texas buck on a wheat field at his deer lease yesterday around 430pm. I got the text

"Just smoked a 10"

I thought it was a joke, because when he gets bored in his stand, he usually sends me a text saying he saw a 170 class buck or shot a 10 or whatever...only to just be joking.

But it was for real this time and I was happy to be one of the first to find out and get a picture!:)

We went to Nick's (hunters haven) and awed and oooed and heard the story of the hunt. It was a great night and he had the biggest smile on his face. I'm proud and glad I got to share it with him:) I look forward to seeing the shoulder mount he gets from it.

I also had this amazing piece of cheesecake...pumpkin cheesecake. pumpkin pie and cheesecake in one...can't get any better than that!!

Now....it's my turn!

Revisit the List

A long time ago i had a list of things to do...i'm curious to see what i got done and what changed...let's check it out shall we:

1. Get Tan- I did that...but now its gone

2. Whiten My Teeth....oooo still need to do that

3. FIX my BACKYARD...haha yeah, hate that house

-Fence

-Holes

-Grass Cut

-Black Trim

-Porch Post

4. Get Rid of Hugo:(...indeed...i cried all the way home

5. Get Carpet Cleaned...check

6. Register for Grad School...haha nope, decided to take a p-pass

7. Take the GMAT...ugh...NEGATIVE didn't need it

8. Run...hmmmm, lets skip this one

9. Get My Abs Back...BAHAHHAHAHAHA...

10. Pump Some Iron...again, there are still some things i need to do and its apparent

11. Take Vitamins...they are in my cabinet staring at me

12. Transfer My Files....don't remember what this was for

13. Buy Shoes...yes I must...i'm not buying anything unless it starts with F and ends in -OOD (look at post below this one)

14. Buy Tinted Windows for my Jeep...I'm Taking DONATIONS....may i remind you I'm poor and donations are awesome

15. Go Swimming...what the heck did i put that for?

16. Smash Something....wells fargo would be nice to smash

17. Smile More...depends on the day

18. Sell My Clearwire Unit...only after they charged me $70...idiots

19. Get a Massage...still have a coupon for that

20. Fix My Hip...i still can't lay on it

21. Go to the "girls" Doctor...check, it was horrible

22. Organize My Clothes...check

23. Take That Stuff to Goodwill...check

24. Photo shoot with Tim.......negative

25. Stop Putting Random Charges on my Phone...think so

26. Pay Off My Credit Card...yikes...i hate money

27. Save Money Period...working hard on it

28. Relax More...check

29. Graduate Saturday...check!!!!!!

30. Pick up Parents...i wish

31. Keep Northern Accent...kinda

32. Wear my new Crocs...check

33. Go See Sis and Rich in Bowie More...now its denton

34. Get Better at Poker...check

35. Go Camping...check

36. Go Mudding Again...check

37. Vacuum My Jeep...Again....needs it badly...spilled the fire pit

38. Keep Lovin' Life...depends on the day

Well peeps...i did okay...now i'm gonna go eat roast and carrots instead of pumping iron. It has vitamins though so "check" to that one!

News Flash

Money is stupid

unless you have loads of it.

the end:)

love

This is not a traditional post for me. Reason being, I'm usually a smart...butt...on this blog and talk about fun trips or things that I want. Another reason is because of how this relationship is...it's not all mushy gushy, showy, flashy. This post is not about something I want but about something I already have. Recently I have been shown things I truly appreciate in a person and a relationship. Anyone I've ever been with has always been very possessive over me or selfish or there is a slight disregard for my ambitions. Now that someone has shown me the opposite, I find myself in disbelief and I don't quite know how to handle it. I now find that sometimes I'm holding myself back...not some significant other, which is weird because it's never been that way before. It is that person who now pushes me to go for something better and something I've worked hard for and deserve, even if it means a strain or sacrifice. At first it bothered me...and now I just appreciate it and I am thankful. I believe from the bottom of my heart that this is the truest, healthiest and most down to earth relationship I've ever been in. Different for sure and at times frustrating, but fun and spontaneous and challenging (in a good way...i hate to be bored) at the same time.

I know the family has been worried about me and I haven't communicated much about things to anyone...not because i don't feel i can share, but for once I want to figure it out on my own, without running for help. I now think I'm getting a healthy balance...talking and discussing, but still doing it on my own. I know I am a difficult person to handle at times and can be completely emotional and irrational but I truly appreciate the people closest to me for putting up with it and I hope to make up for the idiosyncrasies I dish out.

Love is an amazing thing and I am beginning to see what it truly looks like.

A Time of Trials

My absence from blogging is because of the title...trials. I don't have a place to live or internet except at work...and blogging at work...well that's a no no.

This time in my life is full of disappointment and trials. I didn't go back to run this year...many people in the Athletic Dept. are upset and won't even talk to me...very mature right?!

I am poor as poor

I don't have a place to live

I'm gaining weight because fast food is cheap

I have chest pains and anxiety

BUT

I have a couple great friends

A boyfriend that helps me forget the stresses of life

A family that is more supportive that a pushup bra

A job....

And GOd watching over me sayin Katie this is where you learn the most.

And while i'm well aware this is a learning time, I get really mad and frustrated at the same time. Some people have it so great and easy...others struggle for survival at times.

Thank you for those who make me smile these days. I'm strong and perseverant. And I will conquer this challenging point in my life no doubt...i just hope it's soon.

It's Been Awhile

I haven't blogged in awhile...why? Cuz I just haven't felt like it. Sure, I've still had some fun times, but it's been a rough month or so. But I'm alive and mostly well and wanted to say hey to like the two readers I have.

Montana....4th of July....Fish Fry

This blog is an conglomeration of three events.

First one...MONTANA

1. one the prettiest most peaceful places in the country

2. the stepp family is cursed...too many examples

3. i didn't catch any fish

4. but i love to fly fish anyway

5. distance does make the heart grow fonder

6. i have a great family.

4th of July

1. it had been a few weeks since I had seen my Waurika gang...it was so nice to be there for an extended weekend.

2. I didn't catch a lot of fish but it was still fun.

3. No fireworks...storm rolled in. Oh well.

Fish Fry

1. I have so much fun with these people

2. Fish you catch is so good!

3. The guys like driving my jeep

Be Back in 9Days

About to leave for Oklahoma City Airport to go to Utah and Montana on a fly fishing trip. I'm so excited!!

I'll miss my friends and Rowdy.

I'll have a lot to tell when I get back. Until then....peace out!

Birthday Full of Smiles

People (like the three that read this)...I had a great birthday yesterday. I smiled all day. The 17th of June started off with a great email from the Marketing Director for Buffalo Wild Wings saying he would purchase a sign for the stadium...next, a big cookie cake and a hilarious card from my co workers. Nice texts, calls and messages...two cards in the mail from Rowdy's family in Waurika. Rowdy picking me up for dinner with great friends, a perfect card from him. People over at the house and lots of laughs. WAY FREAKIN' better than my last birthday that resulted in tears and slapping a guy, I won't mention his name, in the face. HA! The only good thing about last years birthday was that Cort and Rich and Lola were a few doors down.

I've very blessed for the people in my life. Thank you to all those who made the effort to make my day the best:)

Windy Waurika

Who knew that some of the best times in my young life would be in the state of Oklahoma! This place is not your typical Oklahoma though...it's beautiful and a place I will miss considering I won't be able to get back there until the 4th of July probably:/ Before I left yesterday, I sat on a big rick that overlooks the lake and just took it all in. 

It was a very windy weekend on the Lake, which isn't all so great for fishing...that didn't stop us from trying though. Friday night we all went out on the pontoon boat and set up jug lines with bait, then fished off the slips. I caught a decent sized sand bass and a few other little ones, Rowdy caught a nice catfish. We also had some GREAT spaghetti that night that Pabble (Rowdy's Grandma) made...good Lord delicious!

Saturday morning....6am...Rowdy comes in my room and turns on the light..."Come on girl, let's go catch us some fish"...not much luck in the morning...Rowdy and I both caught a catfish (mine was bigger:)), but when we went out in the afternoon, I caught the biggest fish I ever have...6.5 lbs Hybrid (sand bass/striper cross). Chelby and Rowdy both caught a catfish. No luck on the jug lines, but we re-baited them anyway and tried again. We had some GREAT burgers that night...had one again the next day for lunch.

Sunday morning....515am...Rowdy comes in and pops my head with a pillow, I hit him back and we both laugh. We catch bait (I drove the boat a bit...that was stressful haha)...go out on the white caps (wind was insane) and didn't catch crap. Afternoon...nothing. Evening....nothing. We fished ALL DAY just about. Rowdy even tried singing to the fish...surprised that didn't work...but it made me and chelby laugh hysterically! That night we ate left overs...and Rowdy and I headed back home. I was sad to leave. So was he. When we got home, we went over to a friends house and played washers in the rain. I had never played before but made some clutch shots and got better:) It was a lot of fun. Then I drove home (the brothers...tim gary and lenny) were happy to see me:)

Another great weekend. I can't wait until the 4th of July.

There She Goes, There She Goes Again

You know where I'm gonna be....third weekend in a row. I look forward to using the two new fishing poles my rowdy got for me for my birthday. Thanks:) Another big fish picture to hang on my door at work I hope!

WFISD

I'm busting my butt to sell Wichita Falls Independent School District stadium signage...It's a lot of work...a lot of calling and miles of driving. I get anxious every time I have to make a phone call. These need to ALL be sold by the end of the month...I have not sold any but many are already on the hook...now I just have to reel them in haha. Anyway, I'm exhausted already even though I get 8-9 hours of sleep every night...this selling business it tough. I'm about to buy one and just have my face on it haha. 

Fishin' Weekend

Like I said on Friday, I was back at the lake in Waurika this weekend. I love it more and more every time I go. And miss more every time I have to come back home. We fished almost the whole time and I got more tan than I've been in my whole life. And I got the biggest fish I've ever caught...pretty exciting! Rowdy and I got up early each more to go out on the boat and fish. Not always very successful. The sea doo's were fun too....except that the one paige and derek were on crapped out on us all the way across the lake and our sea doo had to tow it back in...took about 45 minutes! The weather was perfect....90 degrees and not a cloud in the sky!! I hope we go back this weekend. Sunday was the day of sun and success. We fished early in the morning with no luck...Rowdy had to fix the engine of the boat in the middle of the lake and dove in the water to save the starter fluid can. Then later on, Chelby and I watched Matt and Rowdy cast net for live bait (shad) and then we caught four huge Hybrids late that afternoon. I had the first big catch and Rowdy and Chelb followed closely after.  Enjoy the pictures:)

Back to the Lake!

Oh absolutely...back to the lake and this time we are bringing the Sea Doo's!! I'm pumped. I remember the first time I rode one...we were in Long Beach Island, NJ on the bay side near the big bridge that connected to the island. Emily, Molly, Tim and I ripped and roared on those things as long as we could. The water was cold and my brother kept tryin to throw people off, but it was worth it! 

I'm loving life. I paid my first car payment yesterday...I know those two sentences don't really go together but I loved it, because my Jeep has made me smile so much. I was driving the other night and had the top down and just got to look up and see a storm rolling in right over my head...the wind in my hair and the sun shining down on me every day in the Texas heat is great. I'm sure I'll hate the payments sometimes, but it feels cool to be a little more grown up every day.

Last night was a lot of fun. Rowdy and I went to Lake Kickapoo to pick up the sea doos. I didn't do much other than direct him toward the hitch...wasn't that great at that either haha. But I just like being in his company. We talked most of the way there and back. Then I watched him work wonders and get them starting. Then I finally helped and washed off the dust and dirt off the "doos" as I call them. Then we just sat under the car port with the PERFECT evening weather and talked and talked. It was really nice and relaxing. I kinda like the guy;)

Anyways (nacho voice)....back to the lake...I'm excited to go fishing again too!! I got a year fishing license last time, so I'm set!...well I need to get a tackle box and all that jazz....wonder if pops and grams still have my orange one from when I was little. I'll catch you guys a big one and post again when I get back! Going to get some more rays of sun!!!