And so it begins.

Branding Calves

Last Saturday we got to go out and "help" Grandpa Hamblin band some of his calves. TJ was a little infatuated with the little buggers. He was so good to let Dad or Mom work for a little while and was rewarded with a little ride on Gus with mom for his efforts. He actually did really well in the saddle with me. (It doesn't hurt that the saddle has nice leather strings for a boy to cut his teeth on either.) He even fell asleep on the way back. The horses walk was better than a rocking chair I guess. :)

TJ "helping" daddy bring the calves up.

 

TJ meets all the baby calves.

Getting a little closer.

Aren't they cute? I just love baby calves.

TJ escaping the heat/sun in the truck with mom for a little while.

 

Rosy cheeks and toothy grins.

Cowboy TJ!

April

Well... April has come and gone and personally I don't know where it went. TJ is growing up so fast I can't hardly stand it. I'm so grateful for the ability to capture some of his moments on film/photos.

He makes me laugh on a daily basis, and makes me remember what's really important in life.

I have to laugh at this video. That grass must feel pretty weird on little legs. This is the one and only time he "crawls" like this. I love his little slips too, when he falls down then just looks at the camera and smiles.

 

 

I just really like this little face. :) 

The obsession continues.  I can't get him to leave the motorcycle alone.