This time of year!

This time of year is usually full of branding and babies.   Because, a lot of things have changed in the last 2 years our opportunities in branding and helping have been limited.   Somehow Dan still managed to get him and the boys in on some spring time fun.   He has been working at the boys ranch down the street from us.  They had 3 bull calves that needed doctored and castrated.   The baby lambs tail needed docked and the older sheep needed caring for.   We recruited Rhett Nielson   to help us.  Zeak and Rhett roped and stretched the calves.   Dan and I doctored them.   Jake kept the other calves away then he caught the baby goat and helped hold it for Dan.   All of the boys roped the sheep.  Kaci was the women behind the the fence with the camera.   She was excited to participate from a distance.  This little experience was a far cry from our traditional 3 day branding experience.  Yet, it was keeping a tradition and a lifestyle alive for us.   I am grateful that Heavenly Father has blessed us to teach our kids how to work and to serve in this way.   I am grateful for these tender moments we have to spend time together learning, laughing, and loving.