4thGenJim

has a solution or a spot big enough for a branding iron. Either way, it's getting fixed or owned.  Responsibility matters.

We will plan on going the day after the boy turns 10! He's patiently waiting until December, 2015.

Davis gave her a small bite of his morning biscuit for a special treat on her 4th birthday!

For us, it's a series of days to get together with family. The thankfulness & gratitude that is present in our daily lives is celebrated with good fun & great food. Have a Happy Thanksgiving!

For a while it seemed like it was going to be one gloomy day after another. We were all so happy when there was a break in the clouds! Nice photos & nice warmth & nice smiles!

taste your words before you spit them out.

corner something meaner than you.

#NeverYield

at the end of the ride, your stirrups are too long. If your knees hurt, your stirrups are too short. If everything hurts, they're just right.

a story, and a smile. 

squat with your spurs on.

Davis can always depend on his buddy for a comforting tail wag and a reassuring nuzzle.

the value of a watermelon or a man until they've been thumped.

stir up dust around the chuckwagon.

to eat crow is while it's still warm.

Davis' trustworthy dog, Shiloh, alerted him to a package delivery on the doorstep. He had advance permission to open the package. Inside the big box with tons of bubble wrap, was an exquisitely wrapped box & card. So very awesome! It's a jellyfish Christmas tree ornament! Thanks so very much!

if you don't know the way out.

It sprouted! Davis planted beans from school & got results! They were left-over from a noise-maker that was used during the homecoming parade. They survived some frosty mornings, and gave us a nice surprise!

kick a cow patty on a hot day.

You checked-out Harry Carey's statue! Let's get some runs!!! July, 2014

drink upstream from the herd.

Star Wars Rebels is a popular show with the boy. His favorite characters are the Astromech droids. *some assembly required, realistic sound effects not included

 

Or, is it the beginning of next year's Astromech Droid costume?