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.

Joaquin sucks.

Well, It's Officially Hurricane Season 2009 for the Atlantic Coast. Tropical Storm Bill officially became a Hurricane in the Atlantic this morning. The Weather Channel has listed the names of this year future Hurricane's in alphabetical order. As I scrolled down to "J" with hopes that "Jenna" would be this year's winner, I was disappointed, again. Joaquin is this year "J" winner. Joaquin? really? What a stupid Hurricane name.

Anyways...even though I am an avid Weather Channel watcher, I usually don't pay that much attention to the Hurricanes. I mean, I live in Arkansas...they just don't usually effect me. Two years ago I paid attention because I lived in Houston, and they affected me. Then after I moved back to Arkansas, I didn't care anymore (sorry Gulf Coast--don't mean to be rude) But after last year's Hurricane season I'm going to pay attention again.

Hurricane Gustav and then Ike hit the Gulf Coast hard last year and they didn't weaken too much by the time they came up to Arkansas. And The rain came down and the flood's came up, the rain came down and the floods came up, the rains came down and the floods came up, and I'm foolish and put my house in a flood plane, 300 yards from the river!

Here's some photo's from last summer. The farm... notice the fence post sticking up about 5 inches above the water. And yes, those are round hay bales on the right.

This is all supposed to be pasture...Can you see the barn...in 6 foot deep water?
I'd never seen anything like the flooding of last summer before, and neither had anyone else since 1969. The spot where my house is now, wasn't flooded last year, but still...it could happen! Now that I live on the river and am at risk to be carried down stream, I figure I might better start tracking these Hurricanes again...you know...just in case...

I want...

The River Has Flooded...

Pictures off the Bridge of the river. Above View Left, Below View Right.

Rain Rain Go Away. We are about to be washed away by the Saline River. The weather channel website says that we're under a River Flood Alert (Saline River) Um.. yeah It's up a few feet. It has consumed the back pastures and slowly creeping into the front pastures. You wouldn't believe the weather we got last night! This has been the third line of storms sweep through our State in the past week. I'm so sick of rain. I'm pretty sure we've gotten at least a foot of rain total. I want to see the sun for awhile. I want my yard to be dry so I can mow. I want to have dry dogs to play with. I want to be tan. I don't carry flood insurance. (because I can't afford it) I want to plant grass in the back yard so I won't have to deal with a muddy laundry room.

I want a new camera. I want a fenced in yard for my dogs. I want a maid. I want a chef. I want Sean to come back home. I want a clean car. I want Kris to win AI. I want...that's it for right now. Thanks for listening.

Here are more river pics. The right side of the bridge. (I have conveniently labeled the River Bank for you so you can see how much it has over flowed. Please comment on how awesome this is...it took me forever to add "River Bank" to the photos.!!!)

A Close up of the Overflow. View from the left of the river Bridge

Below is a view from my back porch. Isn't it beautiful.. and yes that is the River in my the back pasture. That brown stuff that looks like dirt...it's water. (It's not usually there, it's usually pasture)

Here's a close up of the pretty yellow weeds. About 2 inches in water.

This is the picture of the creek last month. This is how deep it is normally. My puppy's toes are barely wet..

This is the same spot today. It's a little bit deeper...

Banjo Really enjoyed it being deeper...

Birdie Just watched from the bank...

The Sun is Out Now Yea!! Too Bad I'm cooped up inside at work. Maybe the water will be down soon!