Cousin Visit

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!

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Flying a Kite

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.

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Can you spot the kite?

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The boys are still in their grungy work clothes, although I think Laredo must have changed his shirt. It looks way too clean.

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I asked them to pose for me, which they weren’t too excited about.

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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

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Saying Goodbye to Marian

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.

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Visit with Robin

Thursday, April 19, 2014

Robin Boedeker came by this morning. She brought a scrumptious breakfast casserole and some very yummy muffins. What a treat!

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Full Day of Fun

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.

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“It’s so fun talking to great granny!”

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Marian loves Stockton’s fish tank.

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ready to swim again

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“Uncle Stockton! don’t splash us!”

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In the evening, several of the kids took a jeep ride.

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In the evening, some of the kids took a jeep ride

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Evening Walk

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.

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Meanwhile, Nathan and Carolina are working with one of the horses.

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Laredo’s 20th Birthday

Tuesday, June 16, 2014

Tonight after the boys got in from work, we had a special dinner in honor of Laredo.

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Atlanta made some meatballs and a yummy alfredo pesto sauce

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Aspen made the wacky chocolate cake

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We didn’t get homemade ice cream accomplished, so we cheated and had Nathan bring some from town.

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Setting up the Swimming Pool

Monday, June 16, 2014

Yesterday afternoon we set up the pool and started filling it. Today it’s gotten deep enough to swim.

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Poor Marian, she’s just too kissable!

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Stockton is pretending to be Caesar.

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He even made himself a laurel for his head!

 

Baby Jack Rabbit

Sunday, June 15, 2014

This afternoon Nathan was plowing and caught this little rabbit. Aspen and Carolina had fits over it, of course.

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Video

At the Creek with Marian

Wednesday, June 11, 2014

 

The day after they arrived, Atlanta, Jordan and Marian went down to the creek with us to help watergap. (This is what you call checking the fences that cross the creeks and rivers. Very often after a rain, the fences wash out and have to be put back up so cattle won’t get onto someone else’s ranch.) When we go watergapping, the guys have to work, but we get to play! The creek is the perfect place for kids. Water, sand, fish, critters, rocks, shells, etc. Here’s a little video of Marian having a great time in the water.

 

Marian’s Here!

Tuesday, June 10, 2014

After driving all night,  the Goodwin’s finally arrived. We were all so ready to hold Marian.

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