Pretty Princess

This girl puts up with so much lovin' from me... AND Texas. She gets it from both sides.

What a lucky girl. :)

A Day On The Trail

Some pictures from our trail ride last weekend up in the foothills. The trail head is about a 35 minute drive for us to get to from our house. The trail was pretty rocky, but it was very enjoyable. Perfect weather, perfect day, perfect trail companions. :)

Snapshot

Snapshot.

Texas and I. Riding on the back of the 4-wheeler, driven by Manuel, after pushing 400 rambunctious Springers out to pasture.

Easter Breakfast

I made Texas (and myself) a special Easter breakfast on Sunday after he got done working in the morning. 

I tell ya, nothing goes over better with a sweaty, tired, manly man....

... than pink bunny shaped pancakes!!!

Ahh, yes. Glorious pink bunny pancakes for Easter. Just what my Texan ordered!

Hope yall had a wonderful Easter!

A Morning Moving Cows

Sometime last week I took these pictures on my phone.

Texas and I did some cattle roundups. 

Moved lots of girlies and some boys around. Actually, Texas and Romeo had a square off with one of the fellas. I think it was more play than fight, but still interesting to watch my two boys tango with someone twice their size.

Minus all the "bull", it was a lovely morning. Working with my boys and my love.

Cowboys Will Be Cowboys

Cowboys will be Cowboys. Given the opportunity, they will take any chance to pretend they're in a Western.

Ridin' off into the sunset on a white horse. Don't get much more Cowboy than that. :)

Cutting Weeds

Model Pose

It's Been Awhile...

I know, I know.

It's been awhile...

... since we've seen the Wrangler Butt. *giggles*

Warm Greetings

Howdy.

Co-Workers

Two Loves, One First

Yesterday my two loves worked together for a first - Texas rode Jade for the first time.

This is a big deal people. I love this pony so much. I have never loved a horse as much as I love this girl. She's my passion, and I see such a great future with her. Considering the first time I hopped on her at home, and she bucked me off within two seconds, I have been a touch nervous putting people on her. My friend Julia rode her in December during her visit, but she's riding lots of colts before. This was the first time for Texas getting on a colt.

I think they both did pretty great. :)

Lots of love and good things going on over here!!

A Cowgirl's Fire Dance

I was helping Texas put in posts for bracers last week for our new fence going up in one of the pastures. He had to cut off some pipe with his welding device, and I thought it would be cool to get up close and personal...

End up doing a little fire dance!!

Shhh.

Shhh.

Our engagement pictures.

Just a preview. A silly preview. ;)

Update

Hote-ho is doing better. Keeping a wary eye on him, but nonetheless, he is back to normal.

Except for the acting like a princess gig...

And This Little Piggy Ran All The Way Home

I went hunting with Texas, his brother, and his dad on Thursday and Friday. We initially were hunting for Auodads in the Palo Duro Canyon here in Canyon, Texas. We didn't find any of the elusive Mountain Sheep, but we did spot several Mule Deer, Whitetail Deer, skunks, and.... HOGS.

Here in Texas, hogs are a nuisance. In fact, they are extremely dangerous. Outweighing me, they are big, gnarly, violent creatures that tear up ranches and even kill livestock.

We spotted three on the hunting trip, and the last one...

 

... I got to see up close and personal.

I spotted the Boar (male hog) as Texas, his dad, and I were walking back to the truck after another uneventful canyon sightseeing. The whole trip I was spotting creatures left and right, it's almost like my eyes were made for me to be a hunter. Well, this guy was no exception. I spotted him, grabbed Texas, who then grabbed his Dad, and we all tried to bunker down behind the brush, so we wouldn't get spotted. These suckers are very aware of their surroundings, and they can MOVE at like 35 mph. Well, he caught sight of us and started to book it towards the edge of the hunting property. With the moral guidance of Texas, I crouched down, looked down the scope, and just let 'er rip. We all got a shot at him as he ran off, and I wasn't quite sure if we had got em. After we lost sight of him, we walked off towards his direction, found a blood trail, and came up on the lovely sight of a nasty pig down in the dirt. We got all three shots in him, so really, this was a group effort. But, the boys swear up and down I would have had him down with my first bullet. Soooo, I'll take their word and claim the 120 lb Boar as my first hog. :)

When in Texas....

She's Like Texas

 

Hey yall, greetings from TX!

 

 Been huntin.

 

 Been playin in the snow with doggies.

 

Been eating... LOTS!

 

Shopping at the one and only CAVENDERS.

 

And of course, showing this bad boy off :)

A Diamond Christmas Stocking

I come to y'all his fine morning from the can of my truck.

Tired.

Blinded by the sun.

Smushed next to presents, suitcases, puppies.

Oh, and my fiancé.

My Christmas stocking was a little extra stuffed this year. Texas really out did himself - in the way of jewelry that is. Let's just say the moment involved disbelief, 'shut up's,' shock, tears, and lots of happiness, hugs and kisses.

More details and pictures to come, by Texas and I are en route to spend a week with his family. Actually, our family! :)

I've Got Yer Back

I've got yer back.

And yer front.

It was a dewy morning.

Steak

So, what does a cowboy eat after wrestling rambunctious beef calves all morning?

A Cowboy Steak Sandwich.