Ranch time.

Leo's first visit with Shelby, Anthony, the dogs, mustang, donkey, pig, goats and Gator. Everyone loves a trip out to the ranch.

Craving a little Gator drive...

It was music to the kids' ears when NanaB and Big Poppi were visiting last weekend and they wanted to head out to visit Anthony, Pat, Bob and Shelby at the 'ranch'...The girls think they're top dogs driving the 'gator' by themselves.. and good old-fashioned outdoor fun to be had while catching up with the fam.





everyone loves Vans in this fam

the great outdoors

a big resolution for us this year is to spend more time outdoors; camping, etc.. these kids are definitely 'outside' childrenn.. one of our favorite field trips is out to "the ranch"..
"no one will mind if I take this puppy for a spin"

Magic and the great outdoors

Always a great time at Palms Ranch... the girls reunited and all were treated to some tricks this time, as well... Campbell just can't figure out why he can't make the J.D. go... oh dear.

Long overdue

playdate with the great outdoors at Palms Ranch... C is almost old enough to drive the Gator.. J picked tons of oranges, ran free and was in hog heaven with the new critters in the menagerie. Nice signs made by Shelby.

Summer school field trip

We are so lucky to have Palms Ranch in the 'family'... Campbell loves the tractor (as do the girls.. they ride in the back and let the wind blow through their hair.. really believing that the breaks are going to go out and they're going to fly through the hills of avocado and citrus fields on Mr. Toad's Wild Ride) and he loves Copoline, the black lab.. not so sure of Ziggy the (gross fat) pig, the ducks, the chickens or the goats... but Shelby is right at home and loves even the new baby...rats... I declined a view of these buddies.

Critter Country

Shelby and Anth have some new additions to the ranch... and Campbell loves the tractor rides.