Branding Calves

One of my favorite times of year is when it's time to brand calves.

The cowboys start gathering at first sun up.

We got up at 4:30 to get there in time to catch all the action.


This one is alittle bit on the serious side.


These are your Tulia boys that cowboy for us all the time. I happen to think they're pretty good guys. Here they're sorting the Mommas off their babies

The Boss Man looking over his calf crop... I don't think he was disappointed.

Cousins having a nice visit over some calf nuts.

Tater playing with... well yall know what it is. He happens to think it's funny.

Cowboy Alan draggin a calf to the fire.

Flankin... it takes talent! Really it does.

The cowboys helped my boys with the little calves.

There weren't many small enough for them to tackle.

They loved it! And they felt very important!

I just love this picture, because the pink shirt cowboy was sure concentrating.

But let me tell you, those big calves will kick your pockets off.

Tater attempted to ride a calf, for one jump anyway.

We picked up donuts on the way.... everyone needed a snack.

Then, Walter counted 'em and sent them back out with their Mommas! Whew, that was hard work.... well not for me I just took pictures. But it was fun!