Wednesday, September 2, 2009

The Nixon Family Dude Ranch
Originally purchased by Quinn's great-grandparents and now owned by his grandma, sits in scenic Wells NV. We went there with my in-laws and sister-in-law Melissa to celebrate Quinn's return.
While on the ranch we enjoyed:
Riding seat-belt-less on the country roads like the good old days.
They were enthralled by the cows!




Paddle boating in the back-yard pond.



Observing ranch animals.

For many hours....


Hanging with grandma and grandpa.

Swimming in the natural hot springs.

With Melissa and her sons, our boys only Nixon cousins.


More reckless traveling.


Tractors!

Bug watching.
I love this picture of the 3 little boys looking at the bugs. They were so cute together.


The only bad parts were sleeping in the heat of the unconditioned top floor and....



Jack's unfortunate run in with a wasp who stung him right on the cheek. I couldn't believe he didn't cry (he was choking back the tears, tough kid). He looked so different with his puffy face!

Melissa-we can't wait to go back again. Mom & Dad- thanks for making it a great trip! We love all you guys.

3 comments:

nora.lakehurst said...

How fun! I am glad you get to go out with your family to a fun place. Bummer for sleeping in a no A/C room and having Jack stung. I think Wasp also bite. I got Bit six times last year. Stupid bugs. ;) Keep on posting its fun to read.

Lo said...

What a blast. Tough boy Jack! I loved his puffy cheek. Thanks for the Thank You note San - your boys were so good while I watched them. Tally had the best day of her life too - her little face was all smiles with them here.

Melissa Coleman said...

Hey San! I love your post. Isaac had so much fun with Jack and Chase. He still randomly says "where Jack and Chase go?" Hope we can go again sometime soon.