Best Vacation Ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Lucy having a ball at the ranch. She was full of energy, it took all 6 of us adults and Luc and Whitney to keep up with her. She was running with the big kids the entire week going on wagon rides to the meadow, sitting in the hottub, eating, and playing with them the entire week. She made fast friends with everyone there.

This view is down into the valley of the ranch from one of our rides. You can really see the affects from the wildfire a few years ago. The fire split at the north end of the valley, went around the ranch and joined back up on the other end of the ranch. That the ranch was spared is truly and act of God.

Mommy and Whit getting ready for the square dance. Whitney danced every dance.

Whitney and her new friend Sophia railsitting.

Mimi participated in the egg toss, she missed and it got her face, this is the money shot. But here is a great pic. of Mimi and Papaw getting ready to go riding.

Whitey riding Flash who she loved. Unfortunately Flash had a bum leg and she couldnt ride him the last day. He did get to participate in the rodeo and she and Flash went at a "breakneck" speed around the barrels.

This is Lucas on Chance. Chance was a great horse who the wranglers said you could shoot a shotgun off by his ear and he wouldnt budge. Sounded good at the beginning of the week, although Lucas was typically at the end of the line and wanted to get a little speed going by the end of the week.

One for the record books.!!!This picture of John is the first time he has ever been on a horse. John got a horse named Gandy and he did fantastic. He loved it and only missed one ride. He went on early rides before breakfast, jumped logs, ran the creek, loped up hill, he did it all and was a natural.

John and I took an afternoon off from riding and learned to fly fish, ok, it was in a pond and not a creek, but baby steps. I got a nice rainbow trout and was very proud of myself.

The pic. of me is on Table rock on a ride we took one morning. I remember going to this rock on a ride when I was a teenager. A great view and a lovely ride.

Lost Valley Ranch in Colorado, our best vacation ever. JJ and I went to this ranch for 5 summers when we were younger. We took our families back this past week. This picture was on our family ride. Over my left shoulder down in the valley is the ranch. We had a few sprinkles on the ride, which we were glad to see, it was a little toasty.

Kate didnt ride since she is 5 months pregnant and of course Lucy was to young (she isnt even 3). This didnt go over to well with her, she did get to ride the little kid horse Dewey, led by someone.

There are so many more pics. that I have and will share with you all. Just to many to put online. We had a wonderful time. Did I mention that JJ and I ran the barrels, did the three man cow roping and JJ, John and I did an all day ride to round up cattle. There are some great stories from that day.

Love to you all.

Laura

My favorite pic of Luc

Here is my new fav. pic of Lucas. It is a true smile, not the fake ones we usually get when taking his pic. He is not drinking the beer in front of him, so we dont need any grief about that. Also, his new favorite shirt we got to go to the ranch. I have to wash it often.

Our pet

Here is our pet frog Nellie. We got the eggs, watched them hatch and now we have two frogs to care for. The other one Spike, was jumping all over the place, we couldnt get him in the frame.

A Family Affair

Whit wanted to celebrate her bday with her family while we were in Indy. She got a cowboy hat to wear at the ranch next month. She is going to be a good looking cowgirl.





















Here Lucas and Lonnie are looking over a fishing magazine. I guess they were a little bored with the party.

I almost forgot these

I had to include a picture of me, I am never in them. Lucy (2) was a little tired of getting her pictures taken. I dont care, I only get to see her a few times a year.



Here Whit is jumping into the Lake off the top of the dock. I know it is shocking that she would do something daring. She did it probably 20 times before the night was over.

Finally our 4th of July Story

Our fourth of July story begins with a drive to Indy to Morse Reservoir. My brothers in laws Skip and Susan have a beautiful house there so we spent the 4th with them. The kids swam with Lucy and had a blast. It was a bit chilly, but since when does that bother kids.



Lucas posing before jumping back in the nice warm pool. WE went on a boat ride later that night to watch the fireworks over the water. My parents, Jj, Kate and Lucy all enjoyed the day with us.

Still no new pics, sorry been so busy. My niece Gabs has been with us for this week and we have been busy. WE went to a waterpark about 15 min. from our house today. I had to do something to wear this kiddies out. I am trying to keep her another week, she is such a sweetie, I am not sure her mom will have it though.
I will get pics soon.