A Lovely Ranch Visit

The Langston Family
(At a big and pretty cool park near the ranch.)

   Posers

Peace.

Kamryn kinda freaked her mom out climbing so high in slippery cowgirl boots.

Aunt Kati and Uncle Brad....still so young.

Teagan said, "Mom, I want to show you something."  Then he ran over, climbed on a big log and tried to do the karate kid crane thing.  Totally cracked me up!

Grandma giving Kamryn a push on the ginormous tire swing.

            




         Papa and Kati giving the teeter-totters a try.

Brody on the huge, fun slide.

Grandma, Kati, and Liam trying to catch Uncle Brad at the end of the slide.

Have you ever seen a playground like this before?  Me neither.  It seems a little 60s space themed.  The kids had a ton of fun.

The kids could not visit the ranch and not be able to ride the horses.  It was a little warm outside, but the horses humored the children for a couple good rides each.

 Even though I am not necessarily a big horse lover, I'm grateful that my children have the opportunity to enjoy these beautiful creatures.

Little Ms. Kamryn truly loves the horses and is fearless.

Waving.....like a true rodeo princess would.

                   "I really can do this by myself, Dad."

Liam also really loves the horses and was not happy to let someone else have a turn riding.

   




Pure, pure joy.

Kati and Brad are always a huge help with the kiddos and of course, the kids wouldn't have it any other way.  They love every minute they get to spend with them.

Kamryn, Aunt Kati, and Brody.....sticky fingered and stuffed full of s'mores.

Brody enjoying the fire before s'mores.

Kamryn, Teagan, Aunt Kati, and Liam....warm and toasty.

Daddy and the two little ones on a walk back from the barn.

Kams on the ever-popular tire swing.  Look at that beautiful, sweet face!

Another highlight.  And another thing that Liam did not want to share.  It's tough being almost 2 years old.

Silly Brody's turn on the tire swing.

 Obviously Liam had a hard time leaving the 4-wheeler seat.  But the other kids didn't seem to mind him riding along.

Daddy and Brody.

"Patiently" waiting for their ride on the 4-wheeler.  (I love this picture of Kamryn.)

 More waiting.  (I also love this pic....her chin is still in her hands.  Ha!)

Liam flying solo with Daddy.

Uncle Brad and Aunt Kati teaching Liam how to fly a kite.

 (I'm not sure why the 2 photos above are causing me so much grief...but these next 2 are no different.  I know I'm not a computer whiz, so I'm going to move on.)




A little dirt sand won't hurt.

Yes, she truly thought she needed to make sand angels.  Although, she didn't much appreciate having her tangled hair combed out after washing it and not having conditioner to help out.

 Liam and Kati watching the kite.

Uncle Brad's cool kite.

Uncle Brad patiently teaching the munchkins about kite flying.  It was a perfectly beautiful sunny, windy day to fly a kite.

Liam's turn on the tire swing.  He kept that smiley face during his entire time on the swing.  I could look at that dimpled smile all day.







It was a wonderful visit to the ranch.  The kids love it and love being able to spend time with Grandma & Papa and Aunt Kati & Uncle Brad.  John was able to help brand cattle, and I truly enjoyed the company and quiet that the ranch provides.