Author Archives: Taylor

Safety Whistle

Last November, David bought himself a horse. He fancied a well-trained ranch horse that could assist him with things such as, but not limited to: checking his herd, lassoing calves, castrating calves, tagging calves, sorting cattle and avoiding interior house … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | 2 Comments

Tassels

Colton, also known as LD, will be turning 18 this week. He graduated from high school and let’s just talk about this guy for a bit, shall we? I know. He has a mustache. It can’t be helped. LD is … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | 4 Comments

Atrocious Towels and Other Tales

When last we spoke, there was a calf dying in my basement on the eve of my formal observations for teaching. Reader. I regret to inform you that around 2am, David and I were awakened by the sound of Oliver … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | 1 Comment

Did you burn him?

It is calving season over here, aka, Best Season Ever. On Saturday, two heifer calves were born and all was well and right with the world. And then we noticed this gal, Daisy, running around like a lunatic in the … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | 3 Comments

It’s About to Get Super Western Over Here

Why, yes, hi, hello! It has been quite a bit of time since I last posted, so let’s catch you all up. And then we shall get to some stories. Updates: 2. Hadley, 21, spent the summer having an adventure … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | 6 Comments

Is it cool inside there, Dad?

Tell me you didn’t listen to your teacher during the math lesson without telling me you didn’t listen to your teacher during the math lesson. When last we spoke, I was going to tell you all about the big family … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | 2 Comments

Heifers, Chicks, and a Diploma

Our oldest daughter, Kate, graduated with her bachelor’s in biology in May. David, Hadley, myself, and all four grandparents flew to Kansas to watch her walk across the stage and get her diploma. P.S.-check out David’s hat. That is our … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | 1 Comment

Sorry For What I Said When We Were Working Cattle

HD just had a birthday. He is now 17, if you can believe such a thing. He used to look like this: I am not sure what happened? The night before he turned 17, the boys had their basketball awards … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | 2 Comments