New House Construction

Mason on the bulldozer

and Madeline on the Bobcat!

After two years of living in the "barn", we finally started construction on the new house. It is so exciting to watch each step - the 200 truckloads of dirt brought in to level the pad site, the pouring of the slab and all the lumber going into the framing! Since the house will now be sitting on a "mountain" overlooking the ranch, we decided to change the look from Texas Tuscan to Mountain Lodge. We feel so blessed to be able to build our "dream home" and look forward to making many great family memories. Here's a look at some of the construction (and a couple of little construction workers!)

New Year's 2010

As 2009 came to a close and the next decade began, we spent a few days at the Flojo Ranch celebrating with some of the family. Sitting around the firepit, drinking champagne and roasting hot dogs - deer hunting and riding around the ranch on the hi-rack. Another great year!

2009 Deer Season

Jimmy Spivey returned for another season

and two more great bucks.

This 12-point buck scored over 160!

Spivey said the only problem -

he'll need to shoot a bigger one next year!

Deer Food Plots

Wes, Ken and Sophie check out the new food plot,

making sure it's ready for "guests"!

And, the "guests" arrive on time!

2009 Dove Season

After a little strategic planning, the guys pose for a photo!

...while Nana enjoys the peace and quiet - waiting for the birds!

Mason, Clay and Grandpa enjoyed the first dove hunt at the ranch -

the evening was perfect, the weather was great and the sunset was beautiful.

A Day of Great Fishing

The catfish finally got big enough, so it's off for a day of fun at the pond.

Mason spent most of the morning catching grasshoppers (for bait) with his net.

Grandpa helped Madeline reel in a really big fish with his rod and reel

.....but

she prefers fishing with her Dora Explorer!

The family watches as Mason catches his first fish!

After Grandpa gave Mason a few pointers

on how to take his fish off the hook,

Mason shows off his "trophy" to Bentley!

After a great day of fishing, Mason throws them back for another day!