Camping with awesome people! :)

I promise Kayla's calf will be next! Haha but this was over our spring break also. We went a day after Kayla and I got back from E-Rock. It was super fun! We were at South Toledo Bend State Park over the weekend. Uncle Greg (Mom's brother) and his family came, along with Grandma's brother, and his children. It was a family reunion! :) And one that I can't wait to do again.

Erica and my reflection in the water... haha :)

Kayla fishing! Which she loves.

Erica being photogenic. :)

Sunset! Whew was it ever gorgeous! :D

Mom and Grandma after a hike. :) Heehee

This is Uncle Greg and fam, minus Aunt Terri.

Zoe, the awesome beast! :D

Branden, the awesome footballer.

Enchanted Rock!

So Kayla and I went to Enchanted Rock over our Spring Break. It's in Fredericksburg, TX, is absolutely beautiful, and I recommend that everyone go! It's super duper fun! You can climb rocks, hike, camp, and repel if you know the right people. :) Kayla and I did. Our youth minister does this every year, so he helped us.

We repelled all that morning (There were 10 of us total, so we had to wait our turn). We went off the shorter one early, then we went up to the higher one. The higher one was 75 ft. We probably finished around 2. Then after lunch, we went hiking and rock climbing. It totally rocked! Haha :) We walked around on the ground for a while, then went up some small rocks. Then we went up a 2.5 mile rock. Can you say sore? Gosh was I ever. But it was totally worth it! :D The view was gorgeous, and it was funnnn! :) Y'all really do need to go!

One of our views!

Kayla and me before she goes down the hatch.

Going down the hole. :)

Kayla coming down!

This is what we repelled down. The crevice beneath is as deep as this rock is tall.

Sneak peak on Kayla's calf! :D Post on her coming soon. Heehee

Kayla got her calf on Tuesday night. It's super cute! And really sweet. She's a shorthorn, for all you smart people out there who know what I'm talking about. Haha two months ago I wouldn't have known what that meant. But more pics of Kayla and cutie later. :)

P.S. The calf's unofficial name is Alexandria, but we keep debating over whether we like the name or not, so it's subject to change. :)

Kayla and the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo w/Calf Scramble

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chuck wagon races

ready, get set......

GO!

caught one!

GREAT day! :)))

Well, Kayla participated in the calf scramble at the Houston Rodeo on Thursday, March 4th. She was against 20 boys and 7 girls who were all after 14 calves. She did catch one and almost had the rope halter all the way on - but it got away. However, she was awarded the Hardship Award (given to a participant who tried very hard, but didn't catch a calf) and received her certificate to buy a calf to show in next year's rodeo. It will be a hard, long but great year for all of us. We'll keep you updated. But for now, we are rejoicing!

Erica's 19th Birthday

cookie cake! :)) with 19 candles

wrestling with the wrapping paper

great color!

LOVE IT! :))

with mom & dad

the sisters

This year Erica's birthday was on a Sunday. She had a great day.....but she always has a smile on her face. :) Special thanks go out to Ashleigh for coming over to eat cake & ice cream and celebrating Erica's birthday with us. :))

A few of my recent favorite pictures

Alissa & her collie, Philly

Kayla and her Aussie, Pixie

Kayla & Cleo

ditto

Well, the top 2 pictures are from November. But the last ones are on sunny days here on the farm. The sun makes you want to go outside and frolic - or at least enjoy the beauty with our animals.......the girls and animals are both very photogenic. :) And all very cute. Hope you enjoy my favs - I have many more; but wanted to share a few.
Shelly