Here is a picture of my wonderful family
Here is a picture of my wonderful family

Hi,  My name is Tracy Jo.  I am a wife, mother, rancher, and animal lover!  I live on a 15 acre ranch with my Husband, Ryan, and my 2 kids, Rylee Jo and Faith.  Here in north central South Dakota we boast of awesome sunrises and sunsets because of our unhindered views!  It is a wonderful place to raise a family and some dogs!  There is no ranch complete without a few good horses!  One day soon, I hope to start my cow herd back up again!



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This summer of 2006 has put most of South Dakota in a major drought.  
So the rain storms have been few and far between,  
but nothing is prettier than a double rainbow.


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  This is Percy O'Lena,  better known as Mona.  She is my daughter Rylee's horse.  This picture was taken by Rylee on a beautiful summer evening in July '08. 


Smokie is the Mini pasture ornament
Smokie is the Mini pasture ornament

Smokie is my kids mini.  They asked Grampa for a pony and low and behold look who showed up!  This little guy is a treasure,  he jumps all kinds of obstacles that the kids set up for him,  he has given rides to kids, cats and dogs.  Smokie has pulled sleds, wagons, buckets and a cart.  He lunges like a pro,  I really appreciate that part so I don't have to walk all over the county giving my youngest rides!


Rylee and Faith cheering on their Daddy's winning run
Rylee and Faith cheering on their Daddy's winning run

My Husband Ryan is a man of many talents.  He is a custom woodworker, an auto and trailer dealer and mechanic, the household handyman,  an Amsoil synthetics dealer, a Drag racer and just plain Daddy. 


This is my oldest, Rylee Jo,  she is having a nice rest on my Dusty.
This is my oldest, Rylee Jo, she is having a nice rest on my Dusty.

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My daughter, Faith, and her manx kitty Daisy.  Aren't they adorable!


Deno is our first dog,  she is going on 13yrs old!
Deno is our first dog, she is going on 13yrs old!

Our Deno Dog passed away this spring...but I just am not ready to take her pictures away...she was such a huge part of our family.


Sweet Pete!
Sweet Pete!

Petie was my wedding present to my husband.  Funny huh,  well,  his Mom wouldn't let him take their cat when he got married, so I got him one! 


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Here is my new work partner,  Sprite.  We got this little mini Aussie out of NE.  She is as pretty as a picture with a personality to die for.  She is growing some...but she will always be just a little "Sprite" of a dog!


Sunkist at 5 months old!
Sunkist at 5 months old!

This is Sunkist,  Since Deno passed away we haven't had a permenant yard dog, but now we do.  Sunkist is a Great Pyrenees.  She is growing up a storm... Sunkist is very friendly and oh, so adorable.


Sunkist and Bubba the barn cat have become fast friends,  They often share things and curl up to snooze together.  What
Sunkist and Bubba the barn cat have become fast friends, They often share things and curl up to snooze together. What a couple.

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My youngest Faith has a new horse,  we call him Billie.  He is a gool ole boy!