Lazy Days at the Ranch

Well, we haven't made it to the dog days of summer yet, but things have been kind of lazy here at the ranch. 

This brief rain shower was a welcome treat, knocking temps from the 90s to the 80s. And we really need the rain.

You wouldn't think so by looking at this tank, but the others so low I fear they'll dry up if we don't get some substantial rain soon.

Here at the ranch, you never know what you might see. Exciting things like a doe with her fawn.

Or the deer and the cows hanging out together.

Of course, every cow has to have its bird.

Wherever there are cows around here, you'll find egrets. It's a symbiotic relationship. Bugs are attracted to cows and the egrets eat the bugs, so everyone is happy.

Oh, get a load of this little calf. Isn't he unique looking? And it's pretty cool that he's hanging out with his daddy.

But for all of the exciting things, there are some strange ones, too. I woke up the other morning to find this tree frog watching me.

Here, he looks rather plain and unadorned. Then I opened the door.

He's not brightly colored by any means, but how's that for some camouflage? He got a little perturbed with me though, so I had to shut the door.

And every once in a while we'll have an unwanted guest wander by. Yeah, this is when you are sure to keep the dogs inside.

No real cooking this week. At least nothing I haven't already shared before. I've had my head down in a manuscript while hubby's been out doing some shredding with the tractor. Same old, same old. What's happening in your neck of the woods?

Three time Carol Award finalist Mindy Obenhaus is passionate about touching readers with Biblical truths in an entertaining, and sometimes adventurous, manner. She lives on a ranch in Texas with her husband, one sassy pup, countless cattle, deer and the occasional coyote, mountain lion or snake. When she's not writing, she enjoys spending time with her grandchildren, cooking and watching copious amounts of the Hallmark Channel. Learn more at mindyobenhaus.com