Remodel - month 7

Seven months into this project, we are definately seeing the light at the end of the tunnel! We have three functional bathrooms. Everyone has a bed and clothes in their own room. Most rooms still have things to do, like light switches to change out, Allys shower door to hang, touchup paint, etc... but in general the bulk of the main portion of the house is done and can start to be put together. I wont even begin to decorate much until this winter when the dust settles!

MASTER BEDROOM

MASTER BATHROOM

ALLY'S BEDROOM

DYLAN'S BEDROOM
PLAYROOM

AGREGATE FLOORING

DINING ROOM
GREAT ROOM
LIVING ROOM & ENTRY

DINETTE

FAMILY BRANDS AROUND FIREPLACE

FIREPLACE
KITCHEN
FRONT

Easter 2008

Easter 2008 - What a great day with our friends. I could not have asked for a more beautiful day.

Back in time

As I was organizing for my impending move, I came across some old photos and newspaper clippings. I love seeing the old photos and articles on my family from days long gone. Below is my great-uncle who owned the same ranch I now own. He is sitting next to our neighboring ranch owner, whose family also still owns their ranch next door. Both ranches have been in the family for over 100 years. Both ranches, except for a few housing improvements, look the same as they did back when these two men were in charge. Both ranches are also protected so 100 years from now, they will look the same.

Nature at its finest

Winter is sometimes dreary and the sunny days are few and far between. With the fog and cold it is nice to have a quick escape to the ranch in hopes of finding the sun shining and the wildlife abundant.

Two deer

A bald eagle (older juvenile - his white head is starting to show and his wing span was about 6')

A roadrunner

a covey of quail

gorgeous scenery

and lets not forget the cows

Ranch photos

I came across a bobcat! This is called 'goat mountain'
A vernal pool
My first calf of 2008 - she needs a name!
cows grazing on the emerging grass under a canopy of oaks
Miss Braford... she is old as the hills - but a sweetheart!
Noelle with her heifer calf

KAHLUA RECIPES

KAHLUA RECIPES

Slick Willy's Colorado Bulldog
2 oz. Kahlua
2 oz. Vodka
6 oz. Milk
splash of Coke
Pour Kahlua and Vodka over ice, shake. Add milk and splash of Coke and then stir and serve.

Simon and Seafort's Brandy Ice
1-1/2 C. good vanilla ice cream
2 Tbsp. brandy
2 tsp. Kahlua
2 tsp. dark crème de cacao
Combine ice cream, brandy, Kahlua and crème de cacao in a blender and whip at medium speed until smooth but still very thick.

Black Russian
1 ½ oz. Vodka
1 oz. Kahlua
Pour ingredients over ice .

White Russian
2 oz. Vodka
1 oz. Kahlua
Light Cream
Pour vodka and coffee liqueur over ice. Fill with light cream and serve.

Kahlua Hot Chocolate
1 oz Kahlua
5 oz hot cocoa
1 tbsp whipped cream
1 tsp sugar
Combine kahlua and cocoa in a coffee cup, and sweeten to taste. Top with cream, sprinkle with grated chocolate, and serve.

December 2007