'Merican Pride at the Ranch

A good friend of ours, Josie, has a family ranch up near Silverthorne... I'm not saying it is pretty... It is Beyond Gorgeous!  They have 800 acres up there for us to run and frolic.  Thanks to Josie and her family for allowing us to come up to the first party at the Ranch in over 35 years!  After this fun day - we are hoping we don't have to wait another 35 years for the next one!

Josie and her Pops

Some of my favorite boys, Hanging out

The day started out with awesome food brought by all.  Everything was amazing.  Karsten is hooked on deviled eggs.

Tyson showing off his eating skills

One of the best parts from a parent's eye was that Tyson's Grandpa created a dirt hill "Just for the day" for the kids to play on.  My kids were drawn to it within the first five minutes.  I initially told them to get off; not understanding it was the playground for the day.  After that - it was one cloud of dust after another.

And seriously, what kind of party doesn't have a Potato Gun to launch at the nearby Mule cart.  For the record, Geoff is launching potatoes at his wife driving the cart.  Gotta love that relationship!

Then, there is always time to wander the beautiful land to think and ponder life.  Seriously, am I an accountant or a photographer? I feel these shots could be in a magazine.  Ok, so maybe it is the scenery and two beautiful ladies that makes the pics so great.  At any rate; some of my favorite shots of the day!

Daddy, Pleeease Pick me up

"Got a little Captain in you?"

After the grown ups were done pondering life; it was time for dinner.  No, not for us ... for the 25 head of cattle on the property.  I am not sure who was more stoked to help feed the cows; Amy or the kids.

Karsten listening intently to directions

Adult supervision is required

MOM! That was Great!! Can we get a cow at our house?!?

 What an adventure, now it is time to just hang with friends and play some horseshoe and corn hole before resting a bit.

Sarah ~ AKA: The Kid Whisperer
(Bella, Tyson, Addy and Kasey)

 Wait - the entire state of Colorado is on a fire ban.  What do you mean we can have a fire on your property?  AWESOME!  Lets find the Biggest marshmallows we can find and grill them up! YUM!

Whoa! That was a bigger Marshmallow than I Thought!

 Wow - what a day.  So many activities in one day.  Time for bed....

 Or Maybe it is just time for a TICKLE FIGHT!!!!

Here Comes the Tickle Monster!!!!

Thanks again, Geoff, Josie and your family for including us on this fun day.  My kids still talk about it over a month later!