Ranch

DH's family has a ranch in central Texas.  The ranch has been in his family since the early 1800's.  His parents built a home and moved out there a few years ago. DH grew up going to the ranch.  He spent lots of time working at the ranch and also enjoying the outdoors. When we were dating, I got to go and help build a fence.  There's always work to be done on a  ranch.  We want our kids to learn to enjoy the outdoors.  When they are old enough, we also hope that Granny and Grandpa will put them to work so that they can learn the importance of diligent labor.

While we were in Texas, we went and stayed out at the ranch for a few days.  The kids had all sorts of fun in the few days we spent at the ranch.  There is just something about being outdoors that is just rejuvenating for the body and the soul.  Although it is very hot in Texas in July, we still really enjoyed our visit and spent lots of time in the great outdoors.

The squirrels like to come and sprawl out on the concrete under the covered porch to cool off.

Walking over to the shed where the hay and tractors are housed.

Don't the hay bales look tempting to climb on?

Needed a little help from Daddy, but she made it onto the bales of hay.

 

Tractors...they look innocent enough, but there are warning labels all over them depicting the numerous ways you can be injured, maimed, or otherwise killed. I should have taken some pictures of the labels. They'll give you nightmares!

Budding entomologist (she has a serious grasshopper fetish)

The kids love to go fishing!

Hanging out on the dock.

Heading back to the house.

Just having fun being outside.

  

Snack time!

It's just a little bit hot in Texas in July!

Sunset..someone is tired after a long day :)