Monday, July 21, 2008

Back to Black Rock Ranch

We were invited back up to the ranch to spend the weekend with our friends the Porters visiting from Washington. The Edgrens, Porters, Callaways, and us (we missed the Barlows who had an ugly flu bug at their house!) all camped out in the beautiful, empty house. I do mean empty--not even a sofa in the whole place! We brought camping chairs and blow up mattresses and literally camped for the weekend. It was an amazing adventure!
We rode motorcycles...
and quads...

We jetskied...
and tubed...



We rode the mule (a 4-wheel drive golf cart)...

And just hung out at the beach with old friends...

And then there was Owen who enjoyed finding hiding spots in the big, empty house...



Good times!!

10 comments:

April said...

Ok seriously are you guys ever home? This is for sure a great summer for you guys! Whenever I read your blog you are somewhere!! Sounds like you have sweet spots to go to along with all the equipment! Your kids are lucky!!!

Hailey Smoot Kandell said...

how fun! Looks like a dream place, bet all the kids loved it!!

Karen S said...

You live a charmed life Annie Blatter. Owen's scar looks like it's getting better.

Marilyn said...

Yea! I was having blog post withdrawal. I read Britt's blog earlier today, and saw her pictures of Black Rock Ranch. Looks like you all had a great time. It was great talking to Carly today. Did you get the plumbing situation under control? Hope so. It looks like Owen's forehead is healing well and he is up to his usual quiet mischief. Love you all! Mom

The Richards Family said...

Hi cute AnnieB
Thanks for your note and fun to hear from you. I'll add you to my "Favorite Bloggers" so I can keep up with your super fun life! Looks like you are having a wonderful summer.
Take care, Rebecca

Camille said...

FUN!FUN! Looks like a great time...I get so jealous when i see you all hanging out as friends with your kiddos. Wish I was there! I couldn't swing going to Cali. With gas prices high, Eric gave me the hault on my cross country road trip.....I know the nerve! Love you buddy of mine!

Camille said...

P.S Owen........IS SO CUTE!!! Scar looks great!

cmontroy said...

looks like fun! You do have quite the charmed life. But who better than the charming annie! You are wonderful! Owen's head looks sooo good!

Rach said...

Oh come on were not that OLD!!

love ya, had fun:)

Jessarella said...

You guys always look like you have so much fun and go on such amazing trips and outings with your kids. I can't wait till my twins are old enough to really appreciate 4 wheelers, the cabin, the ocean etc. You have a beautiful family.
Yes, Josselyn does look a lot like a Browning, and Jaxon is 100% his dad- No Browning in him at all.
Miranda said she was going to write to you. She has limited access to the internet, but she is doing great.