Working Cows

We just had a wonderful weekend working cows: branding the babies and giving the mom's their vitamin shots and such, before they head out to get fat on grass for the summer. It is nice to be at a stage (for a while) where there is no baby crawling in the dirt, and for the most part the boys know where they can go and where they can't. Makes the time much more enjoyable for mom. It was a time to enjoy working with friends and be thankful for the calf crop that we have.

Grady was actually very helpful this year. For the first time, we turned the 7 year old out to ride his horse with the big boys. He helped sort and move the cows and calves in and out of the work area. His horse JD is the best horse in the world for a young guy: smart, and responsive to Grady and the ultimate in chill.

Love the hat! Of course, he would not go look for the one that was not beat up and destroyed. Oh Well!

We even let them run the hot shot and move the cows up the shoot. It was nice that they did a great job and had fun working.

Part of this year's calf crop.

Our Brand. Dennis got this a few years before we were married. He had a hard time finding a brand that was approved by the Ag department. Finally, was able to get this for, Dennis Jeremiah Dunlea. I say it was God's divine intervention, because now it stands for Dennis and Jana Dunlea:)