Ranch Hand Breakfast

This weekend we headed over to the King Ranch for their annual Ranch Hand Breakfast. The verdict: It was a good time and we would do it again if we were here another year. The ranch is typically closed off (read: security gates) to the average crowd, so it was definitely a great experience to catch a glimpse at some of the land, animals and facilities. And gosh darnit if there wasn't honest-to-God real life vaqueros (cowboys) hanging out… chaps, spurs, wrangling cattle and all.

The key was to get there early to avoid the large lines; we got there around 7:15 and had no problems at all. We got our grub such as biscuits and gravy, beans and tortillas, etc and met with friends to eat at the large tables constructed for the purpose. Afterwards we caught some of the ranch hand competitions such as roping and wrangling contests and visited some little vintage wagons where they demonstrated activities such as rug weaving and making campfire bread (pan de campos).

Landon was a charmer throughout it all, of course. My only lament for the day was that his right cowboy boot was wonky and wouldn't stay put so we had to revert to his usual shoes. Rest assured: He looked adorable while it lasted.

 King Ranch Logo/Brand

"Check out my tonsils!"

Wrangling competition

Reacting with the oohs and aahs (and awwws) of the crowd during the competition.

Taking in the show with Daddy.

Plaid shirts, unite!

Old fire truck.

Ranch life.

"Cow! Coooooow! Look at me!!!! Cooooooooow!!!"

Can you please have your kid stop screaming at me? Sincerely, Cow.