Monday, June 9, 2014
We’ve been doing a little cleaning outside getting ready for Atlanta and Jordan’s upcoming visit.
Stockton and Carolina have welcome signs out front. They plan on jumping out from under the blue tubs when the Goodwins arrive.
The other pictures are from various plantings in the front yard and side garden.
Saturday, June 8, 2014
A cow we had up in the lots calved out today. They’re so silky and cute when first born.
Carolina and one of our milk cow “babies” share a kiss.
The video shows the calf jumping around. Rusty was keeping a close eye on him. He thinks he is in charge of all babies around the ranch.
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We’re so excited that Atlanta, Jordan and baby Marian are coming to Texas! So many people would like to say hi and see the Goodwin’s new little addition to the world, so we decided to have a homecoming dance on Saturday, June 14. It will be held in Turkey, Texas at the old gym. It will start at 6 pm. Bring finger foods to share and bottled water for your family. Even if you can only swing by and see the Tennesseans, you’d be welcome.
If you need a place to stay, call 806-423-1414 ( Old Lumberyard Lodge)
Friday, June 6, 2014
In an attempt to find a way to cool off in the extreme heat we’ve been having, Stockton dug this makeshift pool and lined it with a tarp. Believe it or not it does help to even just get your feet cooled off a little bit. You’ll notice in the background that we do have an above ground pool, but haven’t gotten the salt and other supplies yet to get it put up for the season.
Tuesday, June 3, 2014
Isn’t this where everyone keeps their dogs?
Sunday, June 1, 2014
Aspen screamed when she saw a rattlesnake sleeping on the back porch. Nathan, Cim and Laredo were all away from the house doing something with the tractor and planting hay grazer. So, Stockton got his trusty .22 and killed it with his first shot. Right in the head. Way to go, Stockton!
Monday, June 2, 2014
The two younger kids and I were invited to accompany Nathan and Chance on one of their jobs. Nathan knows how I like to take pictures of beautiful scenery and thought I would enjoy seeing the dinner creek area north of Silverton. The views were very dramatic and we had a good time exploring the area while he and chance worked on a couple of windmills. The kids picked up a lot of rocks and drank a lot of water. We also had some air conditioner time in the well truck which we used to make a few sketches.
Here’s some of our sketches.
Stockton’s painted bunting.
Carolina’s “Sunset on Dinner Creek”
Carolina’s “Willow Trees”
Windy’s sketch of Dinner Creek
Tuesday, May 27
Stockton and Carolina have been having fun playing restaurant in Carolina’s newly cleaned playhouse. Stockton wanted to take it a step further and fix supper for us all tonight. We were pleased to enjoy turkey hot dogs and beans.
Saturday, May 24, 2014
Saturday night in Littlefield, we got to witness Caden’s graduation ceremony. It was held at his home, very informal, but very touching. His sister Meagan and her boyfriend had put together a video that was hysterical. We got to visit with old friends and made some new ones.
Hi friends, I’m Carolina I’m sure you’ve heard about me on the Ranch News. I live on Shannon Ranch with my dog, rabbit, duck, hamster and lizard. I like to dance, ride horses and bikes, sing, play music, play with my pets and siblings. I’ll be looking forward to posting more posts. You’ll be hearing from me again soon,
lots of love~
~ Carolina~
Sunday, May 25, 2014
We had to move Carolina’s playhouse to repair the fence. We also moved a “tree house” so it could be inside the fence. We put the tree house stairs against the playhouse. Carolina got inspired to clean out her playhouse and wash all of her dishes. She and Stockton have been having fun playing restaurant.
Saturday, May 24, 2014
All the rain wasn’t wasted on the kids this weekend. They enjoyed playing in the mud.
