CATCH UP POSTING

It has been so busy since my last posting. I finally have a chance to catchup on pictures. It will actually take two postings to bring the family pictures completely up-to-date.

Fun Times on the Ranch

Enjoying a sunset after feeding the cows.

Wyatt Earp - the friendliest bull ever. He loves to eat right out of your hand.

Fun family times.

Soccer season comes to a close.

Cyd was given the goal jersey for the season.

Getting her trophy from Coach Chris. Cyd looks foward to rejoining the Saints this fall.

Family Reunion

Last month we enjoyed having family out for the afternoon. Mike's cousin came in from GA, and his Uncle came in from CA. Mike set up a trailer behind the tractor for a hayride in the pasture.

The cows came up for the festivities.

Part of the family enjoying the ride.

Cyd loses her first top tooth!

The first part of April, Cyd got a visit from the tooth fairy again. She has such a sweet smile now!

March Pasture Pictures..

Chandler catching ANOTHER fish in the pond. He is the champion fisherman of the pond.

Chandler is actually driving the tractor in the picture.

Fun on the tractor.

New Cows in the Pasture!

A couple of weekends ago our friends brought 5 Santa Gertrudis cows from their herd to graze in our pasture. They are so beautiful and very tame. They will come and eat out of your hands! The only problem is our dear Martina. She is a born cattle dog and knows she is supposed to herd cattle. Unfortunately, she just ends up chasing them. She is now in training...

After Martina chased the cows to the back of the pasture, it took a few days for them to make it up to the front. We were finally rewarded with a friendly meeting.

It looks like a showdown but Martina is showing very good behavior at this moment.

The cows coming up to say 'Good Morning' last Saturday.

Our other new 'livestock' on the Ranch - bees!

Martina showing great restraint. She wants to chase those cows so badly!!

The kids and the cows are becoming fast friends.

Enjoying life on the back of a tailgate!

Chandler feeding the cows. I see a FFA member in the making!

Enjoying a beautiful Saturday at the ranch!

Good Times with Friends!

Spring break has gotten off to a great start! Cyd's soccer team won their game Saturday afternoon. The kids went through the baseball draft Sunday afternoon. Cyd will be on the 'Fury,' a girls t-ball softball team. Chandler will be a 'Ranger' on a kid-pitch team. They are both really excited for baseball/softball to begin!

Sunday afternoon our good friends Christine and Jacob came to visit for 2 days. The kids played outside both days enjoying the weather, the ranch, and each other!

Cyd on the soccer field.


Jacob, Chandler and Cyd enjoying the day and the ranch. (Chandler is really hugging his sister, not choking her.)

Martina can't decide if she wants to jump in. She finally decided it was too cold for a swim today.

Posing in the pasture.

Posing in 'the woods'

Cydney Can Ride Her Bike!

A couple of weeks ago Cydney put aside her fears of falling and rode her two-wheel bike! She is now riding that bike like she has been riding it for years!

Posing after a successful ride.

Off on her own!

Cyd is now playing soccer, she is a SAINT. Both kids are signed up for baseball. Cyd will play t-ball for girl's softball and Chandler will play kid-pitch. We will soon be back into being a SportsFamily with lots of pictures to come....

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHANDLER!!!

Yesterday we celebrated Chandler's 10th birthday. We had his birthday party at a 50's style diner on the town square. They played John Wayne movies and Elvis Presley CD's at his request. It was a great time! We hope the next 10 years are as great as the 1st 10!!!

Chandler's first day of being a 10 year old.

The first present of the day...a dummy roping steer.

Chandler wanted a rodeo cake this year..what a surprise.

Cyd even had some friends at Chander's party.

Blowing out the candles.

The boys took over the counter.

Chandler is obviously enjoying himself.

The next big gift of the day....he's been wanting one for soooo long and finally got one -- a REAL Texas Tech football helmet!!

Adding his name to the wall of fame.

This says it all!!!

Chandler ended his day with the last big gift of the day - riding his new scooter, but not just any scooter, one that glides and spins. Woo Hoo what fun!!

FUN TIMES!!!

February is always a fun month since it is the "Month of Chander." We are looking forward to his 10th birthday this week. He is a whole decade old now... he is now in the 'double digits!"

We have enjoyed even more snow since the last blog posting. The snow is very pretty but we are ready for winter to be over!

Our 'sled' - we really need to start looking for a sled for next year since the hill behind the pond is an awesome snow hill.

WEEEEE!!!!!

Cydney's snow man, complete with 'antlers'

Chandler's snowman complete with 'hair'

Who needs a one horse open sleigh when you have a green cushman!

This is the way to see the pasture.

The beaver dam covered with snow.

This weekend was the beginning of 'the Week of Chandler.' We surprised him with a visit from his good buddy Stratton. They spent the whole weekend together laughing, playing and having a great time.

Chandler taking Strat on a tour of the ranch.

Hanging out on the deck Saturday morning.

Another ride on the Cushman.

The boys got to attend a Team Roping Championship in a nearby town. A friend of ours from church was competing that morning.

Our friend James introduced the boys to Matt Austin. The 2006 Champion Bull Rider. He holds the record for the most amount of money won by a bull rider.

The boys had a great time.

They came home covered with mud from the arena. Boys will ALWAYS be boys!

SNOW DAY!

Yesterday after church it started snowing and continued to snow. It was so beautiful and we were lucky enough to have it stick. In fact, there is still snow on the ground tonight.

The pond looked so pretty.

The kids couldn't resist getting out and playing.

Cyd could make snow angels all day.

Even Martina joined in on the fun.

Don't they look pleased to pose for another picture?

The pasture turned into a winter wonderland.

The view towards to driveway.

I think Chandler was daydreaming about the snow day he thought he would have today. Sorry Chandler, only a late delay.