HAPPY BURPDAY

Welcoming the latest addition to the ranch. 

Sad day

Today was a sad day at our ranch. An old oak tree by our drive way died and had to be taken down. 

It is amazing how much wood there is in a tree. It took 3 large trailer loads to haul it off. 

IT IS FALL!!

We have really been enjoying cooler weather and we even had rain last week!!  Woot!! Woot!!  It is amazing what rain can do.  My once brown yard and pastures are now green and need to be mowed.  Would love to have some more of that rain (maybe some this week), but our church is supposed to be replacing it's roof this week and rain would be good.  Sadly the drought has claimed the life of 3 of our really big oak trees.  We are trying to water them, but it is expensive and I'm not sure if it is doing any good.  We will keep trying though because I love those trees!

The temperatures have been wonderful.  Only highs in the 80s and lows in the 60s.  The animals even seem to be happier.  Everyone seems to be in a better mood.  Work is keeping hubby and I quite busy, but we still find time to enjoy the outdoors.  We worked in the yard all day Saturday, cleaning up a dead tree that was cut down over a month ago and mowing.  But then Sunday we decided to play and went geocaching.  Perfect weather for it, cool and sunny.  Love spending time with him.

Hope everyone else is having a great fall.

Fall?

Is fall around the corner?  Possibly. The mornings aren't cool but they aren't as hot. The days are still warm, but the hope of fall is in the air. 

Our family enjoys geocaching. If you don't know what that is, you should check out www.geocaching.com. We especially enjoy cooler weather for this outdoor activity.

It takes us to all kinds of neat places. This is a sunset picture on one of the trips. Then this weekend we hung out at Tyler State Park. There were people swimming and canoeing. 

More Crazy Weather

There are times that our ranch name just fits and this weather is one of those times.  Today's high is to be around 79 degrees.  BEAUTIFUL!!  The lawn is mowed, the animals are happy, flowers are blooming, bees are buzzing, and the birds are singing.  Tomorrow is another story---the predicted high is 54 degrees!  Here we go again.  We are greatful that we will be getting some rain with the temperature drop.  No snow but the weatherman said high winds and hail are possible.

The one thing about a ranch is that there is always something to do, no matter what the weather brings.  Nice weather brings outside chores and plenty of them, but when Mother Nature gets busy there is plenty to do on the inside too.

We visited Caddo Lake in far east Texas over spring break.  We stayed in the town of Uncertain. Yes, that is the name of the town and not a typo.  We relaxed, toured the lake on the last wooden steam-powered paddle boat, played all kinds of games, canoed, geocached, and just generally recharged ourselves.  Caddo Lake is beautiful and I highly recommend it. It is close to Jefferson where all the antique shops are located.  We took a day just to stroll around and look at all the pretties.

Ray is still working hard at our church which limits the hours and energy he has to get things done at home.  On top of it all, Chris and he are fixing up a 1962 Corvair convertible.  This will be Chris' permanent car, but Chris just informed Dad that he would like to use it for prom---on May 4th---less than a month away.  It may require a miracle to get it done.

Nina works at Slay Memorial Funeral Center and Aubrey Florist.  She is working more and loving it.  She has worked on the floral side for a while, but is now being trained on the funeral home side. 

Well, remember to enjoy your family and friends, laugh alot, and thank God for your blessings! We hope everyone is staying safe and sound with all these wild weather patterns.

Crazy Weather at the Circle Crazy S Ranch

The weather this winter has been absolutely bonkers!!  The entire winter had major swings, 80 degrees one day, 40 the next, snow one day and rain the next.

Ray Roberts Lake in the background.

It sure is cold out here!!

It has been a dry winter but we have had worse.  We just wish the temperature could make up it's mind.  

You looking at me?

Spring seems to be here.  Things are starting to bud. Our Narcissus (or Paper Whites) are really blooming and smelling great!

Lining both sides of our front walk.

But no matter what, our indoor animals are always comfy!

Lucy (left) and Bootsie (right)

Katie

We hope this spring finds you healthy and happy no matter what the weather!