Skittle Turns 4!!

Our big girl turned 4!! It started out with some balloons as these things usually do.

 

 

Then it was off to Papa Don's Ranch for some horseback riding.

 

 

Lots of family and friends came out, including Zack Purvis (with parents in tow).

Audrey was even brave enough to want some solo cowgirl time!

We got to see some new calves,

 Go for lots of tractor & boat rides,

 

 

And eat pizza and cake! There were baby chicks and princesses galore.

 Happy birthday to our eldest Princess, looking forward to another amazing year!

New Years Down South

We spent the New Years weekend Holley-day with the Holleys in Texas. It's been a long time since we've had the entire crew together thanks to Army deployments and busy schedules and it was great.

We celebrated Christmas and the cousins had a blast with their new toys.




We spent time at the ranch, of course, and met the newest addition to the herd born New Years Eve. This brings the count to 21 head of cattle!

Natalie loved riding the Gator and feeding the cows and horses.





The girls got to try out their cowgirl skills riding bareback.


The Grand Master of Sticks even put his youngest crew to work.


Taking a welcome break from stick-hauling.


It was great to see everyone, watch the girls together, and get the chance to spend some time outside. (Natalie kept asking, "Snow outside?" Nope! She got to run around and play sans snowsuit.) Happy New Year, everyone!