Maestro

We just have way too much fun out here! Dayle, our new neighbor, has many talents! Two talents that we especially enjoy are his knowledge of the bible, and his ability to play the fiddle. He shares his talents by teaching me to play the fiddle and doing a weekly bible study with us. All we do in return is share supper with him. I think we have the better part of the bargain!

Kissing Donkey and Fixin Waters

I know...a kissing donkey is just wrong! I guess we have to find entertainment any way we can! The other picture is of Teryn fixing the water. When we went riding, he found a tank emptied because of a bad float.

Outlook

One of the ranches that we lease has an old truck sitting on a ledge overlooking a canyon. Every time we go, it makes me laugh! I tried to get a picture, but nothing would do the scene justice. Hopefully, this picture will give you an idea about the nostalgia of the scene!

Poor, Tired, Mi Hijo

Nuff Said!

Clowning Around on Mother's Day

Everyone had fun. The boys - and Teryn were standing on their horses. The pig and donkey followed us everywhere! They entertained us, and aggravated each other the entire day!

Mother's Day Weekend

We had a great Mother's Day weekend! It started late Thursday night, when Clay and Chad arrived at the ranch! On Friday night Tricia, Joe, and kids came out and we caught up on all occasions from the last 6 months: Christmas, Valentines, Easter, Clay's Birthday, and Mother's Day. On Saturday we played with horses most of the day. We were amazed at all that Clay has learned since he's been at Clint's. He was able to give Dad quiet a few pointers! Saturday night we went to Tate's wedding party and saw most of our favorite people from around the area! On Sunday we played with horses again. I'll put up more pictures from our rides on the next post!

Skunk Story

I wish I had a picture of this one, but a words will have to suffice!
We keep several cats down at the barns to keep the mice and rats away. Inside one barn is a bathroom, and we keep the doors open so the cats can come and go and do their jobs. Well the other day, Dale was 'sitting on the pot' when he heard a noise in the cabinet opposite him. When he opened the door to take a look, he found himself nose to nose with a polecat! The skunk prompty turned around and did what they do when they're scared! There wasn't much Dale could do with his britches around his ankles. Luckily his hat got the brunt of it! If that's not funny enough, there's more. The next day Dale and Teryn put out the live trap to catch the skunk, and as Teryn was trying to get the skunk out of the trap, Dale hollered, and the skunk got scared and sprayed Teryn too! It'll be a while before either of them live that one down!

A Boy, a Horse, and a Dog

Horse Training 101

Cody is 2 years old now, and we've been getting him ready to be a cowpony! In these pictures you can see: The parade to the round pen. Ty preparing Cody to have a passenger. Ty sitting on Cody. Cody and Ty had a great training session, and we're excited about the progress they will be making this summer!