The middle of September means chopping season around the Werner ranch. When I was younger, I used to dread chopping corn. Not because I had to help or anything, but because my birthday is also in the middle of September. …
Finishing Preg Checking
We wrapped up our preg checking last week. Mom and I took turns checking the cows so by the end of the day, we are both a little messy. And yes, that is a fleck of manure on my forehead… …
“First-Game” Week
Well, this was the week for our junior high volleyball and football teams to have their first games. Yeah! I must admit, I love watching the kids play ball. While I may complain once in a while about all the …
Weaning the Larson Calves
Will and I weaned our calves the other day. (We have a commercial herd with Will’s brother Robby.) We did it on a Saturday so we could have the kids’ help. Here, Dad is showing Rhett how to implant the …
Family Reunion
Dad’s sisters were all back last week for our family reunion. We met at Mom and Dad’s and had a nice supper followed by a fun evening of visiting. It’s always a good time when everyone gets together. Clint smoked …
Preg Checking Heifers
We preg-checked the spring heifers today. We usually wait until the bulls have been pulled from the pastures for about 30 days before we do this, but the weather was cool, the heifers were close to the house, and …
Jake’s 3rd Birthday
Okay, I didn’t know if I should show this or not, but I decided I might as well. Every family has these weird traditions, right? Right?! So here’s ours. Every year on your birthday, you get your nose buttered. Why, …
First Week of School
It’s hard to believe, but the first week of school is already behind us! The kids had a good first week and I think they are getting settled back into the routine of things. It’s been a little rough on …
Matt and Twinkie
We were going up to practice roping tonight and Matt was supposed to catch Rhett’s horse, Snort. Well, just before he went out to catch him, the horses headed out to the pasture. Matt was undeterred, however, as he decided …
Moving Cows
We’ve been moving a lot of cows around lately. It was the last week of summer vacation and it was unseasonably cool, so we took advantage of both. Here, the kids are helping move a group of spring heifers closer …