Saturday – Jarvis Wash (or, Uphill and Against the Wind, Both Ways)
Saturday morning, after some fortifying oatmeal, we set off for a wee bit of a family hike. It was decided that we would head for Jarvis Wash, since we've gone…
Friday – Unpacking
Friday morning, while Paul worked from home, the rest of us ran around with purposeful insanity getting our packing done, shopping for food for the trip, and so forth. Then…
Designs, Dinner Plans, and Departures…
Jacob is learning to use Google SketchUp. He just started today, and seems to be catching on quickly - can't wait to see what kinds of designs he produces. Check…
February at the Ranch V – Sunday, all day
Sunday morning began bright and early with some tasty oatmeal, followed by a quick scrub and brush to make us all respectable, and then into town for 10am mass. After…
February at the Ranch IV – Saturday Afternoon Hike
Our afternoon hike to Purcell Well was designed to accommodate both Malinda's desire to do some "off-roading" in the Suburban, and my desire to not climb up any mountains, that…
February at the Ranch III – Saturday, Early Afternoon
After shopping for groceries and fixing Nettie's Gate, it was nearly noon, and the poll was taken: eat lunch, go for a hike, or go target shooting. It was a…
February at the Ranch II – Saturday Morning
Unbelievably, it was 14°F when we woke up Saturday morning. That's pretty insane for a bunch of desert rats such as I must admit we have become. I've nearly lost…
February at the Ranch I – Friday Night
It's been longer than usual between ranch trips this winter... the scheduling complexities increase exponentially with our church involvements and college and theater classes to coordinate. We managed to nail…
The Great Fall Meet-Up — Chillaxin’ with the Grands
Lazy Sunday afternoon... nothing but target shootin' and nappin' and readin' and snackin' and dancin' and lookin' at bugs and teasin' and havin' a blast. Good times, good memories.