meanwhile, back at the ranch...
we spent the holiday weekend at a friend's ranch. it was somewhat of a reunion of the olden days. except now we have wives, mortgages, kids etc.
a good summarization would be, lots of good food, good wine/beer (maybe a touch of the sotol), fishing, swimming and lots of trail riding.
he just loved this little rocking chair that was just his size.
we all sat down together for a huge feast every evening. I love those marinated crab claws from fairfield grocery.
I eventually had to put a limit on the nintendo time. with more than 500 acres to explore they can save the electronic games for the ride home.
she was glad to catch it, but somehow she was still thirsty for a bigger fish.
six miles of trails.
John and I visited the winery we could see from the back porch, bell mountian
we asked to purchase a bottle of pinot noir. they had run out so the gentleman who was giving us tastings had to run back to the warehouse. the thirst returned during his absence and we had to take matters in our own hands. don't mind if I do.
flying kids
John was clearly impressed with Cammie's ability to move those hoops around.
uh... somebody needs a helmet.
enchanted rock up to the left, getting half sun.
highest point in the county.
feeding the longhorns some fingers
she wore her fanciest ATV dress for the occasion
she took this turtle back to one of the ponds. it was in the middle of the trail.
she really has her casting technique mastered.
she was rewarded with TWO bass.
the weather was just pefect. not too hot for the day and just cool enough at night for some beverages etc on the back porch.