Well, we did just drive through one of those states, but that still totally counts.
A quick run down of our trip.
Friday we started at the lower ranch to put in the footings for a ramada. For some reason I don't have any memory of what else we did that day.
On Sunday morning family left, we went to church in Heber, cleaned up and rested, then went fishing at Willow Lake (I think it was called)
It was so beautiful & peaceful!
Loved being there with my special family.
Miss Bridget had a blast exploring
However she is not a fan of getting dirty ;)
I love this Man!
Monday morning we started our drive to Cortez, Co.
We stopped in Gallup, NM at McDonald's because the kids desperately needed to stretch their legs.
The drive to Co have breathtaking moments
We were excited to meet up With Scott's Dad & his wife.
And his brother Brent and cousin Taylor meet us there too.
We stayed at Aunt Penny's house and the whole reason for this special trip was to spend some time with Granddad Bert.
Tuesday morning we went to Mcphee Lake to fish.
Scott I know was so giddy inside to be behind the wheel of a boat. It's been years and I know he misses ours from when we were 1st married.
Pretty sure hte kids have NEVER been on a boat and they were in Heaven!
The kids wanted to go swimming, so they got down to their underwear...... But Scott (who was the volunteer to swim with them), Before he was willing the jump in he lectured the kids making sure that they knew how cold it was and had to double check that they were seriously wanting to get in and stay in.
They were down for it and all got in :)
Mack was 1st
And the girls followed.
They played on the beach and swam their little hearts out.
The fact that they were in their little panties just made the whole thing that much more adorable :)
Bridget and I were the lifeguards with the rest of the family.
That evenings we celebrated Katelyn's birthday (early)
Our little Princess turned into a Cowgirl thanks to Grandpa Ray & Granny
Wednesday morning we spent some time with Granddad
He is 96yrs old.
This was Bridget's 1st time meeting Grandad and I'm so glad he was in good spirits and so were the kids :)
Wednesday we arrived at the upper ranch in the mtns and set up camp.
Thursday morning we headed down to the lower ranch and met up with the rest of the family
The lower ranch has dried out over the years since I was a kid, but I still love it and it has a special place in my heart.
Bridget was VERY excited to see her best friend!
We waited for family with the supplies to get there and we got started on removing tin from the old shed.
Scott said this thing was surprisingly very study given it's mangled state.
Supplies arrived and the fun began
The spectators
4 of the 6 Nicoll Brothers
My Dad, Uncle Greg, Darren & Kempe
Friday morning the Cowboys left early to round up.
Some of us stayed behind to continue working on the ramada.
The kids got a quick sit on the horses when they returned with the cattle.
Today was the 5th!
Tomorrow was our little girls "Golden Birthday"!
Turning 6 on the 6th and she was sooo excited to celebrate up at the ranch
Turning 6 on the 6th and she was sooo excited to celebrate up at the ranch
Branding Time!
My Man in Action
The 1 thing that does make the ranch miserable it when the baby REALLY needs a nap- it is nearly impossible.
We hung out in the ranch house, but this girl was too mesmerized by all the cattle pictures to go to sleep.
Dinner time before we take the cattle back out
Nothings more adorable than a dirty face at the ranch
We are so glad we could take Taylor with us to experience out ranch.
This girl played sooo hard and never took a nap any of the days we were there.
As I was taking this photo Scott called my name from the distance.
I ran over and we went on a date on the quad to help drive the cattle out.
Romantic :)
It really was too,
He is my sweetheart!
The kids were waiting for us when we returned
And hitched a ride
Saturday back up on the Mtn we celebrated Katelyn's special day.
We played games
Opened Presents
Colored our hair BLUE
Made homemade ice cream
And sang Happy Birthday to our Princess
This girl was having fun :)
We played then packed up and headed home.
1st thing we did when we got home was wash all the ranch off of us, watered all my poor neglected plants, then opened presents!
I was excited to have collected TONS of Polly Pocket items from sellers for only $10 for it all.
Katelyn was thrilled
And Scott was ecstatic I only spent $10 :)
For dinner our birthday girl requested, what else than, Happy Meals and candy ice cream.
Happy Birthday my sweet Katelyn.
We are so excited for this exciting upcoming year for you.
You make your Dad & I so happy!
