October at the Ranch 2014 — Part 1
Our annual Halloween weekend at the Ranch began with a largely uneventful drive north on Thursday evening, after Laurent and Megan finished work at the school. We had everything packed…
Just the Boys
Last weekend I had the chance to nip away for a quick little two-nighter up at the ranch with just the boys. I loved the chance to spend time with…
Sight-seeing: The Painted Desert
Our last stop before we said our farewells for the summer was a drive through the Painted Desert. What a spectacular place! We were slightly rushed because it was getting…
Sight-seeing: Petrified Forest
Saturday afternoon we wanted to do something special during our last few hours with Grandma and Grandpa. We decided to drive part of the way home with them via the…
Shooting, March 2014
Saturday morning... the cookstove was outside so it was a bit nippy making breakfast, but that was also the perfect excuse for the kids to run down to the fire…
Back to the Ranch
Last weekend, after a long winter in the valley, we finally got back up to the ranch. We had to leave Laurent at home due to her work and singing…
November at the Ranch
Quick!! Before the month is over, I have to post my magnificent pics from our November ranch trip. Honestly, it's probably good that I have waited this long to write…
Ranch Revue: Home At Last
We actually didn't know if we would make it out in the morning -- we knew we needed to get back to town because the girls and mom were flying…
Ranch Revue: Cloudy, With A Chance of Rain
The afternoon was fairly quiet. Paul went on a short hike, Jacob read his books, and all afternoon the weather was steadily rolling in. It's amazing how you see the…
Ranch Revue: Cows in the Road
On our Saturday morning drive into town, we decided to venture out the "front way." You should know that there are two roads that you can take when you want…