Oh yeah, did I tell you I went branding. Again

Yeah this happened sometime in July? Better late then never right?

It was kinda cold and the calves were huge, but I did get some good pictures.

Isn't that little girl adorable?

And now I think I'm caught up!

This has been my summer. Work, branding, camping, work.

But I have enjoyed it.

Branding

This Time Last Year....

I was moving cows.

I had so much fun moving cows.

There is something so free about being on the back of your horse.
There are no cell phones, no cars, no busy noise.
The only noise are the cows calling for their calves, the cowboys talking to their dogs, to their horses, and the occasional "whooping" noise to keep the cows moving.

Have you ever been on your horse and just listened to the cows calling each other, it's very calming almost therapeutic. It's something I wish I could hear more often.

When I was on my horse moving cows I felt peaceful like I had found an old friend again.
It is a fond memory I have on the ranch. Moving cows, riding my horse, spending time with someone you care about all day. It's something I think about often as the weather warms up.

That's what I love about the Ranch life, there is always something to do, here there are plenty of opportunities to spend time outside and with family.

Then reality hits and you have to get a job, you have to always be busy.
To busy to really enjoy the things you love in life.
If I had all the money in the world I would quit my job, except coaching. That isn't a job to me it's fun, it's something I've always wanted to do.

I would slow down and enjoy the things I love.

What is that saying?

If it weren't for bad luck, I'd have no luck at all....
Or something along those lines.
I now truly believe in that saying.
And I realize, I'm kind of a "Debbie Downer"

Why? Well Ask me about my flat tire. Again!

Yep I had one, yesterday. And no, it wasn't the same tire.

This second flat tire has also brought to my attention that I can no longer "get by" with the tires I have. Why? For several reasons.
1. I live in the country
2. I live on gnarly dirt roads. They are so gnarly they make weak tires cry
3. They have been peed on one to many times. Yes I said peed.
4. 10 ply ride smoother. (Okay so that is a MAJOR lie)


OH, wait. I have a thought right now. You know the breast cancer awareness, everything pink. What if they made a pink tire, and like all the money, or a good chunk of it went to the breast cancer fund?? I would totally by them. (I don't know where these thoughts come from, but sometimes I amaze even myself!) (Don't worry I know you are all laughing at me, or hiding your face in shame, either or I'm okay with it)

Remember when I said I wanted to save my money and by some big things this year?
Well I have now updated that list. And not in a good way.

The new list includes:
New Tires (Why is used rubber so expensive?)
Grill Guard ( for SOB Deer)

All the other things I hopefully wanted have fallen and disappeared.
It's so sad.

On another note. I'm back in the valley for a visit or two.
I'll be sure to report my happenings and of course any other flats I may acquire.

On another note x 2 there were another set of twins born last night in the cow barn.
I wasn't there, but I'm confident that Ryan can handle it with out me. (well for at least a while)