Our small Texas ranch offers us freedom, privacy, and a connection to nature. It provides us with a peaceful, simple lifestyle and is a legacy for us to pass down to our kids and grandkids. It's a place to enjoy activities like raising cows and chickens, gardening, and hunting. Also for us, it’s a proud way to embrace Texas’ deep-rooted ranching tradition with a smaller spread. Our ranch is indeed small per Texas standards, (only about 160 acres) but it's the perfect size for two retired...
17 days ago • 3 min read
Last week I skipped and danced and rejoiced over the amazing Fall temps in our part of Texas. But alas, I WAS WRONG. Oh Texas, you never fail to surprise me over and over. Yep it has been over 90°F all week and appears to continue to the end of the month. There are many jokes about the many seasons of Texas. But.... BUT THEY ARE TRUE! See! As per our Texas Storm Chasers!! So a little corrected menu plan is in store, not to mention, rescheduled outdoor projects. (Ok I guess that was mentioning...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
FALL! I do believe Fall has fallen in our part of Texas. The other morning it was 59 degrees outside! Or as us Texans call it, Pot of Chili weather! (I can hear all our friends to the north snickering at us.) No, we haven't lite the fireplace yet. (but the thought crossed my mind) More snickering from the north? Ok not making Texas chili this morning but we did make a pot of Green Chile Pork Stew. in the slow cooker. Don't judge especially since it was 105 degrees a few days ago, this is...
about 1 month ago • 3 min read
In most of the United States, Labor Day is the last summer holiday. The last 3 day weekend for camping, boating, picnics etc. It's where BBQ grills and smokers are firing up in backyards across the country. Everyone is ready to enjoy the great outdoors before Summer fades into Fall. And that is true in Texas but it's also the start of Hunting Season!! Usually dove season starts around Labor Day and there are lines at sporting goods stores for hunting licenses. Hunters begin filling deer...
about 2 months ago • 4 min read
It's about Mid Summer here on the Ranch. We have had more rain this spring and early summer than normal so our tanks (aka Ponds) are full from the runoff. Everything is green and our pastures and garden are growing better than we expected. It's hot hot hot and we are living per southwest culture, work outside in the morning, take a siesta and then back outside when things cool off. And speaking of working outside. Don't tell our children but we are continuing to use the bucket in our tractor...
2 months ago • 3 min read
Whoo Hoo! We just finished putting together our new Chicken House! Tractor Supply has this on sale over the 4th of July weekend and we splurged. Everything was perfect except we "almost made a mistake". We built it under the big carport for the shade and coolness and then we couldn't move it an inch! Yep that thing is HEAVY! Oh goodness!! Well the hubby always solves our little dilemmas like this. He used his car moving dollies and with the help of our trusty Polaris Ranger, (Gus) we placed...
3 months ago • 3 min read
"There are many flags in many lands,There are flags of many hue,But there is no flag however grand,Like our own red, white and blue. Say hurrah for our flag,Our country's flag,It's stripes and it's bright stars too.But there is no flag however grand,Like our own red, white and blue." Author unknown Everyone that knows me, knows I'm very patriotic. I believe that we live in the greatest country on earth and I'm so very proud and humbled to be an American Citizen. Happy Independence Day!!! God...
4 months ago • 2 min read
Farm to Table Making the most out of your garden or your local farmers market We finally have our garden in and are expecting a bounty of veggies this year plus our hens are laying at their finest so we are trying to make the most of the season. Hopefully between our chickens and our guinea fowl will keep our arch nemesis aka THE GRASSHOPPERS at bay. Yep, grasshoppers have been creating a headache for farmers and us small gardeners for the last few years in this part of the country. But we...
4 months ago • 2 min read
"The puppies are 'ere! The puppies are 'ere!" Just kidding, no puppies are here, thank goodness. I mean we love puppies but we are happy with our older pups who like life in the slow lane. Kinda like us! What is HERE is my NEW Blog DESIGN! Yep!! The last few months, my graphic designer has created the framework for a NEW design of my website and it is GLORIOUS!! I have been a little in the background while she completed it. It did take a little longer than either one of us wished but we both...
6 months ago • 2 min read
