A BIG SHOUT OUT TO VAN...........

What you see here is a new hand made branding pot. Along with 2 new brands, and running irons. All custom made by Van. We were so exited when he offered to make us one, since the old one went with Joe. But when we saw what he had made we were amazed. Thank you so much Van. We are so thankful that you did this for us. And we are even more thankful that you still come up to the ranch. We are so happy we know you. (don't worry Frank, I have a tribute to you below) haha. I don't have any pic's of John. But he is Van's little brother and he is so great also. And I don't have any pictures of Ashley, and she is Van's hot mama. Thanks soooo much. Now below, you will see Van on the big blue mule, and below that you will see Colton on it. He rode him home from the drinker and he thought he was BIG TIME.. because it is more like riding an elephant than a mule. Below that, you will see Kallie's new dog. Her first name is Black Betty. Her middle name is Bamdilamdilam, and her last name is Smart (of course). Van, Colton, and Bailee went to check on the concrete drinker, and Van sang Black betty the whole way, so when Kallie went to name her new girl puppy, she decided on that name. All the neighbor kids have come over today wanting to play with "Black Betty"..

Mom and Birdie..

This my friends........., is Frank Johnson. Pretty much the best thing that has ever happened to the Smart family.. He is Bailee's dad. Even if he didn't want to be friends with us after Joe left, he pretty much didn't have a choice. We LOVE him and Bailee, and we are so thankful for them too...Here he is with Khloe.

Kallie had a good ride on K.D. she is getting to be be a better rider every time we go. Good job Sue !!!!!

We had such a good time. We are thankful for good friends. I am so thankful that we were able to get the ranch. It has been such a blessing in our family. We couldn't imagine our lives or our kids lives without it. It is such hard work, and sometimes a sacrifice, but very well worth it. We are so grateful for the people we have met and become good friends with because of the opportunity we have had to get the ranch.. If anyone wants to come up and visit, you are more than welcome anytime.. I am sure everyone is sick of the ranch posts. I will try to change it up...but it is so fun....