The Roundup

"The Roundup" as we call it, started on Wednesday, the 16th of June when we gathered the cows from the winter range on Cedar Mesa, and sent the across the road and up to the Bears Ears on the Elk Mountain. We are spoiled because the two ranges basically connect, so we don't have to haul them or push them on horseback for miles and miles. We usually have lots of good help to gather the cows, and this year was no exception! I didn't ride this year, but I did take the kids out for lunch, and it was super windy! Thanks so much to Kenny's parents for preparing the meal, it was wonderful!

My sister and her kids rode out to the winter range with us...J.D., Stetson, Zach, Paige

And here is my handsome cowboy and our two cute kids...

Stetson even got to ride his horse, Mater...

We had a great riding crew that continued to ride and gather on Thursday and Friday. As for me and my kids, we came home and then went back out Friday evening. Thanks again to Kenny's parents and Andy for preparing and yummy dinner for all 62 of us!

Stetson enjoyed riding his bike...

And Lucy enjoyed her very first campfire, snug as a bug in all those blankets...

And another first for Lucy...camping in our cabin...

Stetson enjoyed watching them sort the cows, while sitting on the fence with Uncle Jade...

Lucy enjoyed watching them brand, while sitting in her carseat on a 4-wheeler in the shade (another first)...I can't believe how good Miss Lucy was the WHOLE time, way to go cowgirl!

And this little buck walked right into camp to join us for lunch...

Once again, we had an awesome branding crew that was able to brand 41 big calves in just a few hours. Everyone got dirty, and hopefully had a good time. Here are a few of my favorite photos...



Thanks so much to everyone who helped out! We love you all and appreciate all you do!