Cattle Dog
Charlie was excited this morning! We got up early and gathered cattle, and because he’s a capable cattle dog, he joined the cowboys in the pasture. By the time he got back to the house, he was...
View ArticleHiya!
I have a list. 1. Things are downright crazy around here! We’ve been up at 4:30 every morning this week, and boy are my eyebrows tired. My eyelashes are tired, too. As are my elbows. Along with my...
View ArticleBeached
So, Charlie…what are your plans on this fine Monday? “Well, I thought I’d start off the day with a nice nap. After that, I might try napping for awhile, then I’ll probably round off the morning...
View ArticleFoggy Gathering
Saturday morning started out with a thick, thick fog, but Marlboro Man had to gather some cattle. So he waited until at least some of the fog had lifted, and we went out to sook the cattle in the feed...
View ArticleTodd, Alex, and Other Matters
First: Todd isn’t sad in this photo! I promise. He’s just coming in for a hug with that “I love you so much, it hurts, Mom,” expression. It’s his trademark. It slays me. Todd is sad, though, to be...
View ArticleMe & Him, Him & Me
I think I shared this photo on Instabook or Facegram or Twitbook or Instaface or one of those crazy places I tend to share family photos, but I don’t remember posting it here. I wanted to share it...
View ArticleSettled
Alex is all moved into her new dorm room at her college 7.42 hours away (if I only stop twice) and Marlboro Man, Paige and I driving back to the ranch. Our hearts are heavy but full, and speaking of...
View ArticleThe New Normal
It’s been a week since Alex pulled away from our homestead, and approximately 4.7 days since I hugged her in her dorm room and said goodbye. I knew the ensuing days would be tough, and guess what? I...
View ArticlePure Happiness
Well, Paige and I lasted all of six days before we had to go visit Alex at college again. I’m super strong emotionally; that’s something you should definitely know about me! Ahem. But we had a really,...
View ArticleBig Day!
Pssst. Before I begin, just wanted to let you know that my new product line launches today! I’m so excited, so happy I can finally show you everything, so happy with how it turned out! Here are all the...
View ArticleMaggie Comes to Visit
Maggie is Josh’s dog, and one can’t look at her in these rural surroundings and not laugh. She’s tiny—absolutely tiny—and is the most unlikely ranch dog there is. This, of course, is part of her charm....
View ArticleA House Divided
Marlboro Man, the kids, and I are in Houston, Texas and later today we’re meeting up with our two-year-old daughter Alex (and okay, she’s eighteen…but still) and going to a football game. This in...
View ArticleASU vs. A&M
We went to the ASU/A&M game in Houston Saturday night, and it was an exciting place to be! Even though the game was not in College Station, the A&M students and alumni were out in full...
View ArticleFabulous Fish!
When we arrived in Houston on Friday, Marlboro Man, our three younger kids, and I had some time to kill. And once we determined the hotel didn’t have Pay-Per-View movies (it’s always the first thing we...
View ArticleThat Ain’t Gonna Happen
After a busy few weeks of getting Alex to college, going back to visit her, then going back to visit her again, I’m home on the ranch and have been outside playing with the dogs on this fine Saturday...
View ArticleThe Letter S
The letter “S” is all around me this morning. School. It’s in full swing, and it…is…busy. Sports. Football, volleyball, football, volleyball, equipment, practices, games, volleyball, football....
View ArticleMy Third Teenager by Ree
Today is Bryce’s thirteenth birthday. Thirteen years ago, I was in the delivery room at the hospital with Marlboro Man (who was clenching his jaw with concern), Hyacinth (who was praying the Rosary and...
View ArticleHammocking by Ree
Paige has a hammock. It folds to the size of a very small purse and she sometimes sets off to go “hammocking” to find new locations on the ranch where two trees are just the right distance apart so she...
View ArticleOops, I Did it Again by Ree
Oops, I did it again! I went to the pond. I took lots of pics…. (I hope you’re singing along to the Britney tune.) Anyway, I know I posted a photo of the sunset last week. And at the time, I vowed to...
View ArticleA Very Organized Numerical List by Ree
19. This week was our anniversary. We celebrated by driving the kids to various sports practices and eventually sharing a late dinner of take-out lobster tail that Paige and I picked up on our way out...
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