The Night Before Christmas.

Well It's Christmas Eve at the Circle T and the rain has been coming down for about three days now.  The river has flooded and we had decided not to go to our family Christmas tonight just incase something was to happen and the river rose even more.  So far all the equiptment has been moved into the front yard and the cattle and horses have been moved into the pasture on highest ground.  The water is already in the horse barn and is about 50 feet from my back porch.  They've closed the interstate so I couldn't go into Little Rock to get my mom's Christmas present that was ready today.  I guess I'll have to get it to her for new years..

Here's the view this morning at 7 from my back porch.

Here's the same view about 5 pm.  The river is usually not visible from my porch.

We had to move the longhorns, some of them didn't want to go.  Notice the cow has a white calf right beside it swimming.  We think all of them made it out. 

Sean and I decided we would travel the 30 minutes to the family Christmas and take the food and gifts that my MIL had prepared since they were going to stay on the ranch incase the river rose more. 

As we were walking out the door the family called and said If we all couldn't come to them, then they were coming to us!!!  It was such a happy suprise!!  What a wondeful Christmas gift!!  They should be here shortly!! 

Even though we're a little nervous about getting flooded out, there's one little girl who is so excited she can't stand it.  Birdie!  She LOVES water and she is having the time of her life.   I took some pictures of her in the barn yard,  which is usually dry, no water anywhere near it!

At least someone is making the best out of our flood!  

I hope everyone has a Merry Christmas Eve!!!

Staying Dry Inside,

Jenna T.