The Ranch

The first weekend in October we went with Chris, Lara and Hayden to the Cassidy's ranch in south Texas. We always have a blast down there but this time it was especially fun since Olivia and Hayden were there. They both had so much fun and enjoyed all the attention. It was Olivia's first time on a plane and I'll just say she did alright. It definitely could've been worse so I really can't complain but she did get pretty upset a couple of times. She's not one to just sit around in your lap. She likes you to be up and moving so it was difficult for her to just sit for so long. I bought some of those Gerber Puffs and we started those while still sitting on the runway :) She likes them and they have saved us quite a few times from big fits. When we got to the airport in Corpus we were supposed to get a FULL size rent car but they were out of those and offered us a MID size but Johnnie told them that wouldn't work b/c we had 2 kids. We didn't really b/c Chris' mom was there to pick them up but they didn't know that and gave us a minivan, LOL. It was quite humorous but it turned out really great and we drove the wheels off of it all weekend. We got down there on a Thursday night. Friday morning me, Olivia, Lara, Hayden, and Pam took the minivan to the Walmart in Alice and loaded up on diapers, wipes, baby food, etc... Pam got a jumperoo and it turned out to be Olivia's favorite thing. She jumped and jumped and jumped all weekend. Hayden loved it too and I'm sure it will soon be the hit of the ranch for her too! On Saturday the boys went to Baffin Bay to go fishing and so me, Olivia, Lara, Hayden, Pam, and Aunt Becky hopped in the minivan and went to Kingsville to shop. We had a lot of fun and got some cute stuff. Olivia really loved going on rounds. For those of you that have never been on a round, its just taking either the golf cart or the mule around the property and looking at everything. Its so much fun because you never know what you might see. This time we saw deer, hogs, a snake, lots of dove and quail, cows, donkeys, bunnies, and a turtle. Olivia loved the wind blowing in her hair and even wore her sunglasses.

This is the snake we saw! It was huge and Olivia saw it as it slithered off the path and into the grass.

It poured down rain one day and since Olivia had never been in rain I ran out into it and she thought it was pretty cool. We got soaked!

Olivia loves doggies so she had fun playing and kissing on the dogs at the ranch.

This is Tekalody. I have no idea how to spell that. She is the sweetest of the ranch dogs and she stays outside and protects the ranch. Her and Olivia made out quite a few times.

This is Buddy. He is a weenie dog with webbed feet. He wasn't as interested in the babies as the other dogs. He pretty much keeps to himself unless he thinks you might give him a bite of your food :)

This is Amber's dog, Gracie Mae. She is super sweet and let Olivia love on her and give her kisses.

Hayden has the most amazing crystal blue eyes! She's so pretty!

Olivia loved riding on the mower with her daddy!

Olivia and Hayden were so cute together. It was fun watching them interact and look at each other and grab each other.