Wednesday, March 14, 2012

MY FAMILY

MY FAMILY
I am going to introduce my family to you!  This post is sharing my son David, his wife Jess, and their son JP (John Patrick—after both grandpas).  David is our oldest and he always wanted to be a cowboy.  He received is BS and Masters Degree at Colorado State University.  David and Jess love the Lord. 

 
The Oscar Myer Hot Dog van recently visited the Ranch – JP had a great time checking it out.  He got a whistle and a stuffed Oscar Meyer Van

 
David and family live on a dude ranch near Burnsville, NC where David is the barn manager.  Jp loves the outdoors and especially the horses but wants Dad to get some chickens too. 

David and Jess were married at the dude ranch David had in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado a few years ago





Due to the poor economy they gave up being in the dude ranch business on their own and went to work at Clear Creek Ranch.
 
One of the fun things they enjoy doing is reenactments or shows for the guests

 
And the whole family participates.
David and Jess are expecting a new addition to the family in June.  Guess I need to visit North Carolina this summer!
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22 comments:

  1. katesCottageMarch 14, 2012 at 2:15 PM

    Donna, GREAT post! Thanks for giving us a sneak peek into your family!!! :), Kate

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  2. luvncraftsMarch 15, 2012 at 5:40 AM

    Nice family! Looks like a FUN life! My children LOVE horses and would LOVE to live on a dud ranch! Thank you for sharing!

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  3. MechelleMarch 15, 2012 at 7:42 AM

    Oh that looks like a fun experience, and sounds like a nice queiet place to raise a family.

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  4. SoulmadeMarch 15, 2012 at 8:51 AM

    Great pictures! Looks like a lovely place to live! My boys wouldn't mind! What is that yellow vehicle with that orange thing? I never saw something like that before!!

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  5. Donna (Twinmountainpottery)March 15, 2012 at 9:04 AM

    The weird yellow vehicle is the promotional Oscar Meyer Hot Dog van. They go around advertise, hand out whistles and stuffed animals.

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  6. Kelly BermudezMarch 15, 2012 at 9:17 AM

    What a beautiful family! Great pics!

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  7. Marlou McAleesMarch 15, 2012 at 11:09 AM

    fabulous photos, :) thanks for popping by to my blog too ♥

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  8. Zuda Gay PeaseMarch 15, 2012 at 3:21 PM

    This is so cool!! What a great place to raise children. :) Thanks for sharing your family with us, Donna!

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  9. UnknownMarch 15, 2012 at 3:35 PM

    Lovely family! So great that they are walking with the Lord!
    Isn't it a shame that the economy is interfering in our lives -- but the Lord takes care of His own!

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  10. AnonymousMarch 15, 2012 at 4:15 PM

    What a lovely post. So nice to see the joy in your family. Thank you for sharing.

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  11. Luella NewkirkMarch 16, 2012 at 12:30 AM

    Beautiful post! Great family pictures!! How fortunate they are to be able to experience so much open air and natural beauty. And I have always thought North Carolina would be a great place to visit even without the inducement of family! :)

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  12. Donna (Twinmountainpottery)March 16, 2012 at 6:46 AM

    It is beautiful there and so peaceful. Last summer John and I took my 3 grandsons that are living with us to visit their Uncle David and Aunt Jess in NC. They had a blast as there is lots to do and see.

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  13. krafterskornerMarch 16, 2012 at 7:42 AM

    I enjoyed getting to know your family. Thanks for sharing!

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  14. AnnMarie aka Vintage Junkie aka NaNaMarch 16, 2012 at 8:24 AM

    Great post! I would love just a day in their lives! Thanks for sharing your precious family!

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  15. Sweet Fix @ Maria CorcueraMarch 17, 2012 at 5:46 AM

    You have a very lovely family!! loved the last photo haha

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  16. UnknownMarch 17, 2012 at 6:03 PM

    Awesome story of your family! Beautiful pics as well!

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  17. MalaikaApril 3, 2012 at 2:38 PM

    These are great pictures! Thanks for introducing your family! Love the hot dog van! :-)

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  18. TishaApril 11, 2012 at 8:05 PM

    Wonderful pictures. Living on a ranch or farm is the best. My husband and I use to travel with our horses to dude ranches, but life changes and we don't get go like we use to.

    Thanks for commenting on my blog. Have a wonderful day.

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  19. Crystal CookApril 12, 2012 at 12:02 PM

    What a wonderful family they have! It looks like they have such a great life. :) Even through the tough economy. Found you through the etsy blog team. Hello there! *waves*

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  20. ElviraApril 13, 2012 at 3:09 PM

    OMG we are getting married in Estes Park on the 24th! It looks so beautiful there! Did you have an amazing time?

    I'm your newest follower, saw your blog on the Etsy blog team.

    my blog: http://allpatchedupquilts.blogspot.com/

    my Etsy: http://www.etsy.com/shop/AllPatchedUpQuilts

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  21. rioritaApril 28, 2012 at 8:24 AM

    Great post and photographs of your family. God bless all of you!

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  22. SarahBethApril 28, 2012 at 4:53 PM

    That Oscar Meyer van is priceless -- I've seen it too and it's really funny driving down the street! JP is a little cutie in his big cowboy hat!
    Thanks for stopping by today -- I think I like the flower coasters to be all off-white in the center too!

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