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Back to the Ranch For Some Sunday Shootin

On our trip to the ranch the one thing I talked to Ree about was that I wanted to do something really nice for my Hubs. He does so much for us and takes good care of all of us girls, and he is my rock. I thought he deserved a break and some fun. I told her he likes to shoot and she said there was no problem with that, they could take good care of him in that department. So Sunday after church and before dinner we all went out back and did some shootin. Well we all went back but some of us watched and talked and giggled and other people did shooting.

there was an issue with a last man standing knock out round and a winner but I won't go there, it's already been discussed, and I know what really went down.

Everybody had a great time. including my Hubs which made me very Happy.

He was in he element and loves to be competitive, just a bit.

Everybody had fun and everyone laughed, even the kids had fun.

Mostly watching.

and talking, about technique. Because who doesn't have technique?

One must have the right golf swing as well on the ranch, it's a totally country club mentality, NOT!

I am just glad that the man I love got to have a day off from all of the things he has to do to keep up with all of us girls, He deserved it.

After all that shooting we all got hungry, and Ree made us all MM sandwiches and we sat and ate and talked and had some wine and had a great old time. Ree is the best and is so down to earth, kind, funny and easy to talk to. I am so glad we were given the chance to go out for a visit. I will not soon forget it.

Riding on the range

Last Saturday Hubs went out with cowboy Josh to feed and doctor steers and when he came back he called and said be down in 20 minutes we're going riding. We all got our boots on and headed down to the barn.

Cowboy Josh had everything ready along with Greg. They were very helpful, the girls had never rode western before. they picked the most gentle horses on the ranch the ones the kids ride. before I knew it they were up and riding.

Yup even Hubs rode, he said it's been aboug 30 years. The earth might have rumbled I am not sure.

Josh got everyone up and going. Even Miss E got up and rode, lets just say it's not her favorite thing to do. A bad experience when she was little. But he talked her into it. He was great. if  you didn't already know Cowboy Josh is a great guy, I wish he lived closer.

and the best part, I got to ride for the first time in three years. I was always afraid to get back up because of my cancer but they talked me into it. Cancer girl rides the range, roping cattle and chasing bad guys. not really but it sounds fun right?

We had our very own posse. It was so much fun, we all bonded as a family.

they switch around horses and Miss H was able to do some faster riding.

 
she did some fancy riding and tried a couple things Josh tought her.

Josh and Greg gave us a little roping lesson. it was amazing to watch.

Ree was out with MM and the kids doing the soccer thing so we were very happy that Josh and Greg were able to hang out with us. Thanks guys you made a dream come true for me.

Next up A Sunday shooting match.I have lots more adventure to share, however I never got a picture of Charlie, it's a long story, i'll wait and see if Ree posts about it.

Sand, Sun and Surf

 
Saturday morning we headed out to our favorite beach. Staying in our favorite house. Slowly but surely I have come out of my chemo haze and am feeling good.

We've got a house full of girls, Hubs is the only boy around, he is very outnumbered. It's not very quiet but it's fun being surrounded by people that I love.

I love my early morning walks on the beach with the girls. looking for little treasures in the sand.

 Enjoying some quiet moments with them, walking talking and snuggling. Sitting on the beach and reading a good book.

 

Home From Vacation

We are home from our vacation at the beach. Everyone was sad to leave. There were some tears shed as we waved goodbye to our family. We had such a good time though.

  

All I need to do now is knock the sand out of my shoes and do lots of laundry.

It's Raining

We have had some good weather this week but it seems to be clouding up every afternoon and we have had either rain or clouds every day. I thought I would share some pictures I have taken so far this week.