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Spillin’ the beans on life in rural Oklahoma

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Honoring my grandpa today. ⁣
Corporal Kenneth Ballagh of the⁣
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Fought in the Battle of Iwo Jima in WWII next to many of his friends that didn’t come home. He was a gunman and carried a bazooka on the front lines. He sat in a fox hole for two weeks at one point-never getting out. When they finally got to return, they dropped him off in California and said find your way home. He hitch hiked all the way back to Kaw City, Oklahoma after serving his country with honor. ⁣
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Part of my Kaw & Osage Nation Native American heritage comes from him and also the “ken” half of my name. After his service he raised a family and farmed the rest of his life. He’s 1/2 of the inspiration of “Farm Girl” my store and blog and where my love of Indian paintbrush comes from. I didn’t get enough time with him but know one day I will. Freedom isn’t free. God bless our Veterans and thank you to all who have served. 🇺🇸

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Sharing a few favorites from @kolbietodd and @jackaroundjeb wedding last month! She had the most precious little front yard wedding at our Grandparent’s house and our Papa got to marry her like he has all of us. It was the most beautiful and perfect day. She was my maid of honor and 9 years later I got to be hers. My babies also got to play a special part in the ceremony and Paisley gave the sweetest little speech. ⁣⁣
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She was my first best friend. I loved her the moment she arrived and cherish all of our memories growing up together. From sleepovers at Nana’s, dress up parties, making our favorite snickerdoodles even though we usually just eat the dough, laughing at the most inappropriate times because we can’t help it. Any serious moment we should just look away. 😂 Polo’s dates, inside jokes, sharing all of our big special moments together, and so much more. ⁣
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I’ve always felt privileged to get to be more than just a cousin but like a big sister to you. I love you most Kolbie Lou. 💗 Proud of the woman you’re becoming. Wishing you all of the happiness in the world. Photography: @jsmith.photos

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Added another member to our family today! 2020 has made us add a horse, longhorn, and now another Aussie to the Rafter PS. 😂⁣
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Sharing a little story so I can look back on it:⁣
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Wednesday I hopped on FB and saw the breeder where we purchased Chief from two years ago had a puppy returned to her last week. She was 8 months old and this year had been rough on her owner due to health reasons. 😭 She was unable to keep her and wanted our breeder to find her a loving family home. ⁣
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Anyways, this tugs at my heartstrings because I’m a sucker for Aussies and she happened to be a full blood cousin to Chief. ⁣
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When we got Chief, we decided any other dogs we got would have “firefighting” related names.⁣
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I scrolled down a little further to read the rest of her story and find out her name.......⁣
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It was Smokey. 🖤🔥⁣
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Zack said we could get her and two days later, she’s home. We’ve had a great afternoon with her and she fits right in. Chief, well he’s a little jealous but I think he’s warming up to the fact she isn’t going anywhere. Now we just have to teach him to share. 😂 We love her already.

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I’m convinced there’s not much a horse can’t cure. 🖤 #nofilter

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