Our grub, brats on the grill. The boys sure thought they were tasty! That's my mother-in-law's car in the background. It didn't quite feel welcome among all the dirty enourmous four-wheel drive vehicles surrounding it.
This is Ben's humble abode. Yes, the wodden box, inside a garage. It's actually quite nice inside... I was really impressed with how clean it was. All I felt compelled to do was the dishes which he claims are easier to do just once a week when the sink is finally full.
We took a ride out to check the water for the cattle
Learning to drive
Uncle Ben and Cooper with "Ol' Sarge." This ancient army jeep is Ben's project some evenings. It always has something to replace, upgrade or tinker with.
Coop couldn't wait to see the horses.
This is Ben's horse. He named her Lady in hopes that she would learn to become one. It hasn't happened yet.
It was getting late and I still had quite a drive through nowhere to get back to civilization, but there hadn't been a tractor ride yet. Seriously mom, how could we even consider leaving without a tractor ride?!
We had a great tour of the ranch. I learned more about cattle than I'll ever really need to know in my life. I still think it's stinkin' desolate out there, but I can see the love of the land my brother has and I respect his desire to follow his dreams even it means going against all norms we were raised with.
And my little boy thinks he has a pretty cool uncle. Can't dispute that.
7 comments:
That right there is the life I grew up with! I truly did love it as a kid, and to be honest I still love going and playing on the ranch. I am glad Cooper had a fun time being a cowboy for the day :) I wish my kids could do it more often!
Are we sure that Ben is related to your Dad?
you got some cute pics of him with cooper.
well, how cute is that?
That was a brilliant post. I marvel at the way BJ has become his own person. You can just feel strength and integrity when you're around him. Pretty much awesome.
My dad grew up on a ranch like that, and I never could quite appreciate the beauty he saw in the life and the land. It's good to know there are more people like him out there, though.
Really, I enjoyed this thoroughly! Thanks, Amberly!
Oh those are such great pictures. Ben the man is so much different than Ben the boy that I remember when he was younger. I love that he is going full gusto for what he wants.
I love your pics...I love your family and your boys are twins!!! They look so alike:!
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