Monday, July 13, 2009

cowboy cooking

We were so very fortunate to be invited to the Williams Homestead today. I thought this would be the perfect opportunity to prepare for our cowboy cooking experience.

But nothing could have prepared me for the beautiful vistas and spectacular skies. No wonder those cowboys were so happy to be out on the range.

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We had many modes of transportation today including Doug’s car, a golf cart, a Mule (vehicle), a horse, a cart and pony, and, our own two feet.

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DSC05401We took a scenic adventure out to the pastures to pick up Zipper. Several of the other horses were very interested in what was in the back of our vehicle…but not Zipper, of course.

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Courtney takes a moment, remembering the things she has been learning about horses and riding back in North Carolina.

  DSC05419 These girls were a great pair. Actually, we realized that all four of us were  eldest daughters. Campbell said that meant that all of us were good examples! I thought that was great.DSC05424 After our ride, a tropical rainstorm came through and the girls had fun jumping off the dirt hill and playing in the jeep sheltered nearby.DSC05430

 

 

 

 

 

DSC05432Soon enough it brightened back up, and we got ready for another ride. I actually drove… even with everyone aboard.  I loved it!  DSC05435 

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The girls were busy during lunch. I was looking after the frog that Courtney stuck in a water bottle and stored in my purse when we entered the restaurant.

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In any scenario this would have been a wonderful experience, but it truly was extraordinary. Danette Williams is an amazing and extremely interesting woman.

Both Courtney and I had a fabulous, really fun time!

3 comments:

Tricia said...

Corky,

You are SO cute! I can tell how much fun you had. We miss you, but love that you are having such a great adventure with your Nana and Papi.

Love,
Dan

Mary said...

Courtney will never forget these wonderful experiences you are providing for her in this life. You are a great Nana, Debbie.

Brittan said...

Hey, I'm Campbell's mom (the other little girl in the picture)--and I just wanted to say thanks for introducing her to Courtney! She had a blast! I think she is on Day 3 for wearing the cowboy hat and her special shirt!