Tuesday, June 24, 2014
This afternoon, some dark clouds rolled in. Unfortunately, we didn’t get any rain out of them here on the ranch. But, we did end up with some great shots.
Cimarron shared these pictures with me. He took them on his phone while at work.
The setting sun brought more amazing cloud shots.
Every year, my cousin’s daughter, Samantha, comes to spend time with Aspen. It’s unclear to me why she keeps coming back since Aspen works her like a dog. She helps with the feeding, milking, building of pens and housework, too. I guess she’s a glutton for punishment!
Friday, June 20, 2014
Every way I looked tonight, the sky was interesting and photo worthy.
Thursday, June 19, 2014
Tonight, approaching showers brought thunderclouds low to the ground. The setting sun then combined with the blue and purple clouds and added some orange and pink. The result was nothing less than spectacular.
This phone shot was taken by Robin Boedeker from her house west of Quitaque. She knew I would love it and sent it to me. She was right. Thanks, Robin!
Thursday, June 19, 2014
After the Goodwin’s left, Stockton was out on the flat in front of our house flying a kite that Mambo had gotten him. The other boys were working on something near the pens. The sky was so pretty, too, that I just took pictures of everything and everybody.
Can you spot the kite?
The boys are still in their grungy work clothes, although I think Laredo must have changed his shirt. It looks way too clean.
I asked them to pose for me, which they weren’t too excited about.
I think I might have even said I wouldn’t post this picture….but he’s so cute….don’t tell him it’s here…shhh
Thursday, June 19, 2014
The time had come. They had to leave for home. Jordan had rested as much as he could during the day and they were once again going to travel all night so Marian could sleep. We were so sad to see them go.
Thursday, April 19, 2014
Robin Boedeker came by this morning. She brought a scrumptious breakfast casserole and some very yummy muffins. What a treat!
Wednesday, June 18
The day started with visitors from Lubbock. Sunny, Hannah and Granny came and brought lunch. The kids all had a blast swimming as well.
“It’s so fun talking to great granny!”
Marian loves Stockton’s fish tank.
ready to swim again
“Uncle Stockton! don’t splash us!”
In the evening, several of the kids took a jeep ride.
In the evening, some of the kids took a jeep ride
Saturday, June 28, 2014
This lone thunderhead had the panhandle radar all to itself. When I first started taking pictures, it was more compact. It apparently started to build again as the evening wore on and grew larger as a column of the boiling cloud formed a new tower. It eventually took up the whole southeastern sky. It must have been over the Paducah area.
This is how it appeared at first notice.
As the sun started to go down, orange highlights began to appear on the thunderhead.
The setting sun, which was already below our view of the horizon, was still highlighting one small area on the topmost part of the cloud. It was truly awe inspiring. Although this is an amazing photo, it doesn’t capture the grandeur by half. I wish you could have been there.
Tuesday, June 17, 2014
The evening was so pleasant that we took a little stroll after the dishes were done. We didn’t get to walk far. Marian was more interested in the sand and grass.
Meanwhile, Nathan and Carolina are working with one of the horses.
Breathtaking clouds tonight. The evenings have been so beautiful lately with the smell of the moist ground in the air.
Tuesday, June 16, 2014
Tonight after the boys got in from work, we had a special dinner in honor of Laredo.
Atlanta made some meatballs and a yummy alfredo pesto sauce
Aspen made the wacky chocolate cake
We didn’t get homemade ice cream accomplished, so we cheated and had Nathan bring some from town.
