Happy Holloween

Taggert watching the excitement of carving pumpkins.

Maestin working hard...he had a terrible time deciding what his was going to be.  He decided and the drama didn't stop until it was complete but it was cool.

Holdan pouting because he didn't like the gooie stuff inside the pumpkin.

Ruxton was a good big brother and a hard worker and cleaned out Holdan's for him.

More of the unlike.  However he knew just what he wanted.  We drew it and he sat on dad's lap and cut it all out.

Taggert on Halloween once again stuck in the chair watching the craziness of getting ready for trick or treating.  We were running behind because we had went out to the canyon to take care of the cows.  So, it was a mad dash of costumes and food then to Grandma Price's we went.  She had a fun spooky treasure hunt, cupcakes, and warm pumpkin drinks for us all.  They loved the treasure hunt and are still wondering about the noises and grandmas tricks in the dark.  We then just decided to stay with the St. John crowd and of course were rewarded handsomely   They would even sent out a goody to Austin and I.  I love St. John

Addler was non other than world champion calf roper Tuff Copper.

Maestin wanted to be a bull fighter, as I was looking for real bullfighter paint jobs I came across World Champion bull fighter Rob Smets.  Maestin was sold and wanted his paint job and he was Rob Smets.

Yes, my family I did this not my mommy.  I was pretty proud of myself.

Ruxton picked out a pirate face for his pumkin that I thought was pretty cool.

Holdan was a ninja

Craziness trying to get a picture of the whole crew...Addler is tying a calf in record time, Holdan in ninja kicking, Ruxton...who knows, and Maestin well he thought it was great!

My Halloween gang...Love than so much, they are all so fun, we had a fun day together as a family in the mountains looking for cows, then a great evening celebrating the spooky holiday!

Taggert 6 months pictures

Dezi was home one weekend so I asked her to take some 6 months pictures of Taggert.  He was a tough case that day.  A lot of noise and action at Grandma's house, but she did great and I love the pictures.  He is naturally a cautious baby and doesn't give just anyone a smile unless he knows them or studies them for a while.

There is a sneak peek at my little tease.  He is this was at home with the boys and his mommy and daddy.  Such a cute picture.  I have loved and enjoyed this little boy, he is more of a mommies boy than my other babies were.  So, I have learned to just enjoy my precious time with him before he off and too busy for mommy time.  Babies are special in the home and we have loved having him to brighten up our families lives on a daily bases.  We all love him so much.

Maestin's First Hunt

Maestin took and passed hunters safety with flying colors  two years ago.  We didn't buy him a license that first year but this year we went and bought him a license so he could hunt birds.  He was pretty excited.  So, dad took them out opening day a pheasant season.  They had fun, I don't think they got anything, however he has now gone duck hunting several times on his own and it pretty darn good at hitting clay pigeons.  He got to go out deer hunting with his cousin Josh and had a lot of fun and saw a lot of bucks.  Now he can't wait to have a chance to go deer hunting this next year.

Austin getting everything read to go.

Even though they can't hunt you better believe they are always right there.  They are all pretty good shot.  And love to tag along when ever they are shooting.  We are all looking forward to many future hunts with my gang of hunters.

Fall in Bull Canyon

We had a lot of work cut out for us this year in the canyon.  We had most of the cows out there this year.  And we decided to ween some of the calves early because it was such a dry hot summer.  So, we headed out with some extra help and the boys.  Grandma Tubbs was a lot of help and came out to watch Holdan and the baby so I could help.

We  preged over 400 head of cows Austin works the chute all day.  The boys kept them coming all day and we did almost a hundred an hour.

Wyatt Warren a friend and his dad came and helped.  Ruxton, Holdan, and Addler

Maestin rides hard and works as hard as any man.  The guys out to stone that uncle Matt runs with and Maestin goes out to help talk about what a hard worker he is and ask about using him for their help.

Our crazy Ruxton is a hard worker too.

Grandma and Taggert came down to the corrals to see the action.

Working in the canyon is always fun, we love to go out and ride it is always beautiful  and peaceful.   I love to have all the boys out with me and can't wait until Holdan is riding and Taggert is old enough to ride with me.  We are lucky to raise our boys in this lifestyle.  It teaches them so much about hard work and responsibility.  It may be tough at time, however, the benefits greatly out weigh the hardships.

6 month Taggert

When I take a picture of Taggert he closes his eyes and smiles.  I am lucky if I can catch a good picture of him, silly boy.

Well our little guy is now 6 months, and although he hasn't loved being a baby he has realized that he doesn't have to learn to sit up or start to crawl quite as soon as the big brothers well...because he has big brothers that do everything for him.  However, he is starting to sit up, with a pillow behind to keep from bonking his head.  Such a fun boy and the light of the Tubbs household.

A Boys Dream...Trigger

 Meet the newest addition to the Tubbs Ranch...Trigger.  This little guy is the best money Austin and I have ever spent.  The last couple of days have been like living in a movie with the little boy and his horse or a Billy and Blaze book.  They rush through school faster and better than ever, and are out the door saddling him up and riding, riding.  Rodeo's, Roy Rodger adventures, training adventures, ranching adventures and the list goes on.    Every topic at the dinner table, on the couch, outside everywhere is about Trigger.

 The greatest moment for Austin and I was to watch Addler.  He took a big spill last year while holding onto Holdan, it was scary and has taken all year to get him past it all.  He climbed on this little guy and never looked back, running, swinging a rope, shooting guns, climbing on and off.  The cowboy we knew was in there surfaced and is riding like a true cowboy!!

 Ruxton none too happy about getting kicked off after three hours of riding up on the hill to give someone else a turn.  He gets over it in a hurry and is happy for the next boy on the horse.  He was out there the next day after we brought him home working with him, round pinning him so he could get him caught.  First to catch him, saddle him, and first to climb on.  Trigger was real nervous in a new place but Ruxton of course was fearless.

 They ride him hard...but take care of him hard too.  They ride him down to water, give him grain, hay and let him graze on moms green lawn.  Trigger might think his world has crashed in on him this week, but I know he can't help but love these cowboys, and I know they will never forget their adventures on Trigger for years to come.

It is a good feeling as a parent to be able to give something that your children really deserve.  These boys work hard on the ranch, and don't ask for much.  We brought him home as a surprise, and Ruxton had tears, Addler had a smile from ear to ear and bounced around everywhere for hours after, and Maestin had to play cool.  It brings joy to my soul to see them happy, and working towards the privilege to ride him.  I love these little cowboys more that I can express.

Ruxton stung

Ruxton came in the house the other day a little terry eyed holding his chin.  He had been bit by those darn wasps.  We put some stuff on it and then I got busy doing other things.  The next time I saw him this is what I saw.  I about died.  We all had a pretty good laugh and he was a good sport.

I know he will love me for this some day.  I still can't believe how big it got.

Bouncy Taggert

Taggert figured out his bouncy chair with a BOUNCE.  Once he had this figured out he didn't stop thus the cute pictures of him falling asleep in his chair.  He is such a good baby, he is very content to just bounce forever, this day he bounced him self to sleep.  He will be still for a few minuets and then out of no where he will start to bounce with his eyes closed.  It is so cute.

He is just too cute for one picture.  He is growing up way too fast.  I actually had a teary moment the other day while I was holding him, and I got a little sad and teared up at the thought of him and really all my boys growing up and becoming big boys instead of my little guys.  Time flies by way to fast.

I wish every day that I can have the patience and frame of mind to just slow, slow down enough to just enjoy them.  I want time to slow down so I feel like I can get the things done that I need to and still just enjoy each moment with them.  They change so fast.  If I could just only hold on to the great moments and never let them go.