Sweet Summer Time

Bronc is into making what I call booby-traps.  He calls them that as well!! He is always using a rope of some sort to tie up traps.  It is a regular occurrence in our home.  Sometimes he will have a rope strung from one end of living room to the other tied up to something.  Silly boy!!

The joys of being nude and jumping on a wet trampoline.  I think I will just let them be the ones participating!! Somehow or another when water is involved they strip down to the bare essentials!

Crazy boys!!

 

We celebrated Tyler's 36th Birthday July 10th.  The boys and I made him a poster and baked his favorite Buttermilk Pie.  We took him to supper and spent the afternoon together.  Simple but Happy!!

Grandma took the boys to the park while I got some mowing done.  Thankful for that! I can't ever mow unless Tyler or Grandma is here helping with kids. To much to mow and I can't keep a good eye on them!! They came back with milkshake faces and tuckered out. 

Tyler specifically told me not to post this picture on any social media.  Which I hadn't planned on, but I just loved it.  I guess he is concerned about being a cowboy and riding a 4-wheeler.  He uses it to check fence and if he is missing cattle he can zoom through the pasture faster.  I ride it a lot when Tucker isn't up to riding a horse with me.  We have some huge pastures with cattle turned out on and it just helps get things done in a faster way at times of need.  So I say it is ok to zoom around on a 4-wheeler when the time is right!! No haters please!! LOL

This is Rusty, Tuckers new pony.  He is about 12 hands and 16 years old.  He reminds us of our horse Roscoe that we sold to a friend, just a smaller package. 

 We have to go pick him up soon!

Can't wait for him to start riding by himself!!

Bullet and Walter.  They have become quite the pair and really have the drive to work.
 It is fun having them along to work with us. 

Tucker was all tuckered out before we even got to our first pasture to check. 

My Frenchie, sure do love him.  He is as good as they come. 

Dog Selfie, they smiled nicely I thought!!

Checking grass cattle with the family. 
Tyler actually took a picture, seems I am always the one snapping photos. 

Kids will be kids right!! Tyler is quite the big kid himself, so he fits right in with this picture!!

Happy boys!!

We took the boys to get new summer hats at Joes Boot Shop.  They wanted to ride the bucking horse statue of course!

 

Shenanigans is always happening when I am not paying close attention. 

 Both of these pictures are from when I am in the office working and come out to find unusual and daring ideas that Bronc comes up with. 

 



Long Time Coming

Long time coming....I haven't seen my Dad in over 8 years.  I don't really want to go into details, let's just say he has been distant since my parents divorced over 25 years ago.  I have longed for my Dad to come around and I think it is finally here!! I don't dwell on that past like I used to, I have forgiven and moved on.  I am thankful for my Dad no matter the circumstances.  My Dad flew down to Abilene and enjoyed the 4th of July weekend with my sis and bro.  We really had a nice time.  I realized how much I miss having my Dad in my life. Love you Dad!!

It was fun to see him with his Grandson's!!

My Dad and siblings. 

Toodletuck dressed up in his 4th of July colors!!

Slip N Slide Fun!!!

Tuck loved it!!

We enjoyed our Holiday and had a great time with Dad.  Can't wait for more visits with him!!

Random Ramblings

We have had busy times amongst us.  But don't we all!! The boys were in a wedding back in May.  They were so cute.  They helped pull little Silver down the aisle in her wagon. 

 

 

I happened to capture this rainbow on my panoramic setting on my I-Phone.  It was amazing.  A full rainbow just up the road from our place.  We have been blessed with abundant rainfall in June - over 8 inches.  July has started off with over an inch as well.  Thankful for the rain as it was needed due to our 3 year long drought.  It has helped so much in watering all of our trees, grass, etc.  I know the farmers and ranchers are happy as well. We actually have cattle on grass pasture this summer!

Bronc has finally taken an interest in riding and helping Tyler work.  He didn't really care to much until we got him a new horse that he feels confident on.  We bought "Dan" from our friend Cory.  He trained him from 2 year old and Dan is now 23.  He is perfect for Bronc and takes really good care of him.  I love watching Bronc evolve into a confident little cowboy, he has a good teacher and example to follow footsteps in as well!! 

The boys enjoyed a little fishing time after a day of working.  Can you believe we have been wearing jackets in June.  It is crazy.  The rains have really helped with our temperatures.

My little toodletuck is sleepy. 

Boots and Hat.  Tucker talks about this all the time.  It doesn't matter if it is rubber boots, cowboy boots, ball cap, cowboy hat - he must have something on at all times.  Tuck's vocabulary has really improved in the last few weeks.  Used to it was this foreign language that was his own creation.  But now we actually can understand his words and sentences.  He just decided on his own time when to start visiting with us in English.  LOL!!

Oh my, Bronc and Ivy.  They have been quite the pair for some time.  She is such a trooper.  She just takes it all in with a happy face and easy temperament.  Corgis are the best.  My favorite breed!!

Aunt Shel came to play one afternoon.  The boys always have a good time!!

Orphan Midnight.  We had a cow at the feedyard that had this baby and she didn't make any milk.  So Tyler graciously gave ME the project of raising him.  It really ties me down on going much of anywhere for periods of time. I am thankful for helping this little guy get going and giving him a chance.

Slip N Slide fun.  We enjoyed it for a few weeks and then Bullet Dog decided it would work better with holes chewed in it.  :(

 

We have enjoyed helping Tyler this summer.  We are blessed with cattle during our off season!!