Christmas 2011

Getting this a little out of order... sorry...

I just realized I did not post any Christmas pictures and it was Bella's first....

Christmas Eve, 2011... the presents are all ready...

the table all set for Christmas Eve Dinner before Church....

After Church.... ready to open presents....

Christmas morning... look what Santa brought....

My wall of Christmas Cards received... so much love.....

What a blessed year we had in 2011...  and we hope for an even better year in 2012.....

Maverick 2002 - 2012

The beloved Great Dane - Maverick - Tasha and Curt's dog - had to be put down on February 3, 2012.

It was a sad day.  We all knew this end was coming soon because his health was deteriorating quickly.

His last ride to Giddings.....

New Year's 2012 at The Ranch

January 1, 2012

The burn ban has been lifted.

Dan and I headed to the ranch for New Years and a big burn party.
We had about a half acre of brush piled up and ready to burn.

Here are some pictures of trying to get the big old cedar stump to burn.

Hogs ran through it - November 2011

Hogs tore through the pasture in November and have been coming back occasionally.  They have not been back in January - so we hope they have been eradicated or moved on.

Pasture damage:

Sunrise & Moonrise at The Ranch - November 2011

Just some great shots I got with my little camera.  Just love watching sunrise and moonrise at The Ranch.

The Olds Ranch Party - November 2011

November 12, 2011
We had a great time. We made the party later this year because of the drought.  We did not send out official invites this year.  Just posted it on facebook and invited by word of mouth.  It worked out great.  We had a great showing and flow of guests through the afternoon.  We collected 50 pounds of food for our local food bank in Grimes County.  Thanks to all who brought items.  No fires this year as we were under a burn ban.  Hopefully, next year we will be back in October for our party and will be able to have the fire pit going....

Bella's first Ranch Party.  The wind was blowing - she did not like it.

The dirt pile is a big hit with the kids.. I had dump trucks this year and digging tools.

Halloween & Renaissance Festival 2011

I am behind.    Bella's first Halloween.  Tasha & Carrie made her costume and she and it won first place in her age category.  She was the cutest little red-headed mermaid ever!!



Following are pictures for Bella's first Renaissance Festival.