A few weeks ago we went for a long overdue visit to Uncle Ronnie’s ranch. He invited us out to give Lane a little taste of ‘ranch life’.. and boy that’s all it took. This little boy wants a ‘ranch’ now so bad he can hardly stand it.
Lane watching the horse get warmed up so he can ride.
Gotta hang tight to that hat!
Well, after riding for a while, Uncle Ronnie tells him that it’s not all about having fun…
you have to work too, if you’re going to be a real cowboy.
Feeding time!
And the horse stalls need cleaning…
He had entirely too much fun cleaning poop… goofy kid.
Overall, we had the best time! Like I said, it was a long overdue visit. This little boy has got it bad…. he went from only wanting a horse, to thinking he needs a couple of cows… a sheep… a pig… and a goat. I would have to say, this Mama would be just fine with that. Something about seeing him do all of these things just makes my heart smile. The responsibility is teaches a child is priceless. Now, we just have to convince Daddy… 😉
I’m thinkin’ a two week stint with Uncle Ronnie in the summertime will be required training in just a few more years. Hope Uncle Ronnie is still around and up for the challenge by then.
I’m sure he will be. He isn’t showing any signs of slowing down any time soon. I think he could give a kid in their 20’s a run for their money… and still does when he competes.