Over Thanksgiving break we went to the ranch with my Dad and Laura. Dad named the ranch and designed the very cool sign. It was the first time JB and I have been out of town together since our honeymoon and the first time we have ever taken a trip as a family. It was a much needed mini vacation and we had a blast!
On the first day we went fishing. JT desperately wanted to jump in the water so we had to lock him up in the baby jail aka playpin. We were having so much fun that we stayed out there most of the afternoon. JT and Kate were a little grumpy by the end but it was nice to have screaming kids but no dirty looks because we were the only people around. I am sure the deer thought monsters had taken over their land :)
Miss Kate ready to go take her nap. It was a beautiful day!
These were some strange looking goats.
On that evening we went to town and ate chili and stew at the firestation.
Kate and JT loved modeling their pig ears.
JT in his camo Santa hat!
On the 2nd day Kate and Grandaddy drove around the tractor.
My 2 favorite men!
JT and Kate riding in the tractor.
Kate in the giant tractor wheel
My favorite pic of all time of JT in the tractor wheel. He was so excited to stand in it!
Kate climbing up the ladder to the deer stand.
The beautiful mountains behind the food plot. JB did actually shoot a deer. Kate wanted to see it but my Dad was worried that it would traumatize her. I have to admit Kate kind of has morbid curiosity though. If you know JB, Kate will have to get used to it because hunting will always be part of her life. I told her to remember that God gave us animals to eat. She went outside and saw the deer hanging up but she didn't mind at all. I did make her come in before they actually gutted it. When we came home she was excited to show everyone the deer but she was not very happy that we gave it away. No, I did not shoot anything. I have a rule, if I don't eat it I won't kill it.
HI deer!
The pond where we went fishing. We actually caught a couple of large fish. I left my camera on the pier though and didn't get any pictures. Dad actually got stuck in mud up to his knees catching a fish and JB had to pull him out. I soooo wish I had taken a picture!
This is the best! We rode around for hours looking for deer to show Kate but we didn't get to see anything (probably because we were so loud). It was very relaxing to ride around in the warm weather and the kids just fell asleep:)
Cute kiddos but JT was determined to harm the poor turkey. Good thing it's neck was flexible!
Grandaddy deer!
JT deer!
And finally a Kate deer!
I guess we won't give these 3 away;)
On the first day we went fishing. JT desperately wanted to jump in the water so we had to lock him up in the baby jail aka playpin. We were having so much fun that we stayed out there most of the afternoon. JT and Kate were a little grumpy by the end but it was nice to have screaming kids but no dirty looks because we were the only people around. I am sure the deer thought monsters had taken over their land :)
Miss Kate ready to go take her nap. It was a beautiful day!
These were some strange looking goats.
On that evening we went to town and ate chili and stew at the firestation.
Kate and JT loved modeling their pig ears.
JT in his camo Santa hat!
On the 2nd day Kate and Grandaddy drove around the tractor.
My 2 favorite men!
JT and Kate riding in the tractor.
Kate in the giant tractor wheel
My favorite pic of all time of JT in the tractor wheel. He was so excited to stand in it!
Kate climbing up the ladder to the deer stand.
The beautiful mountains behind the food plot. JB did actually shoot a deer. Kate wanted to see it but my Dad was worried that it would traumatize her. I have to admit Kate kind of has morbid curiosity though. If you know JB, Kate will have to get used to it because hunting will always be part of her life. I told her to remember that God gave us animals to eat. She went outside and saw the deer hanging up but she didn't mind at all. I did make her come in before they actually gutted it. When we came home she was excited to show everyone the deer but she was not very happy that we gave it away. No, I did not shoot anything. I have a rule, if I don't eat it I won't kill it.
HI deer!
The pond where we went fishing. We actually caught a couple of large fish. I left my camera on the pier though and didn't get any pictures. Dad actually got stuck in mud up to his knees catching a fish and JB had to pull him out. I soooo wish I had taken a picture!
This is the best! We rode around for hours looking for deer to show Kate but we didn't get to see anything (probably because we were so loud). It was very relaxing to ride around in the warm weather and the kids just fell asleep:)
Cute kiddos but JT was determined to harm the poor turkey. Good thing it's neck was flexible!
Grandaddy deer!
JT deer!
And finally a Kate deer!
I guess we won't give these 3 away;)