Cousin Time
Why does it seem like it always takes so long to align our schedules to visit with family? If you're too busy for family, you're too busy. That's my theory.…
Blessed be the Name of the Lord
It’s a mom thing that we do, we mom-bloggers - we like to brag on our kids. When they get a great new job, or score well on an exam,…
Giving Thanks
Our family time this year was altered slightly by a mis-hap and a misunderstanding. Earlier this week, Grandma Pat took a tumble off her bike and cracked a rib, and…
Ain’t it Grand!
Tis the season for family gatherings - the Grands have arrived back in Arizona! The weekend prior to this past, we had our first whoop-de-do since they got here, to…
Halloween 2016
There's really not a lot to say about Halloween. We went with what I call the "Minimalist Superhero" theme, capes, masks, and of course, a bucket for each. The evening…
Autumn on the Carrizo
The last part of the afternoon on Saturday was divided between some shooting for Jake, Daddy and Laurent, and finally, one more hike down to the Carrizo Wash, this time…
Critters
While sightseeing with the kiddos along the ranch roads and looking for the best vantage points to see the pretty golden foliage, the kids were looking at other things. I…
Sightseeing
While the board members were meeting at our cabin on Saturday morning, I thought it prudent to remove the hoard of children from the immediate vicinity and take them on…
Of Bugs ‘N’ Campfires
Our weekend at the ranch was timed to coincide with a Carrizo Ranch Association board meeting. Since Paul is president of the association, it falls to him to schedule and…
Little Richard
Over the weekend up at the ranch with the family, a rite of passage occurred. My husband has for some years been the proud owner of a Marlin .22 bolt…