March 10, 2009

Boots, buckles and spurs

You're probably all getting sick of branding photos, but that's all I've got. It's my favorite thing to take pictures of.  During the past week or so of clean-up branding, Hayes has been begging me everyday to go to work with Spence instead of doing school.  This morning, he got up early and did all of his school work before breakfast so that he could go with Spence.  He's turning into a good little helper.  Now if we can just get him another horse, he'll be in heaven. 

Kris brought out Parker to join in the fun (Hayes only asked about 20 times when he was going to come).  Those two make up a pretty motley crew.  I had to get a picture of their boots.

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Uncle Kelly Young on Cowgirl

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Spence reaching for a branding iron while the boys wait to help JC

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Hayes getting a hot iron for his daddy

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The smoke swirled up and seemed to be coming off Spence

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Spence getting ready to rope

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Parker looks on

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Spence on Bonita.  Kelly and JC on the ground.

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Trey looking back at his catch.

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Aerial view of JC and Kelly (actually from me perched on the fence)

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Spence waits to let the calf go

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Into the fire

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Trey roping on his horse he calls Lefty and we call Tater Salad

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JC spotting the last few unbranded calves

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KMY- Kelly's boots and spurs (I don't know what the M stands for) (every good cowboy HAS to own a pair of spurs with their initials on them! :)

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Once again, Hayes and Parker off into the sunset.  Actually we've got to hurry and get to Cade's baseball game in town.  Get in the truck boys!

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4 comments:

Cortney said...

Great pics Kel Bel!

Jaime said...

I LOVE all your branding pics!! Oh and I *THINK* M might stand for Mack. Not 100% sure though. Maybe that's just Cody's middle name, I don't know!!

JC and Jen Young said...

jamie is right it is Mack, good pictures! JC is always on your blog after branding to see if you posted picutres

Kristen said...

Love the pictures--you do such a good job of documenting the ranching stuff. Thanks for letting Parks join in the fun. I also love your AZ sky pictures.