Christmas on the Coast 2008

For Christmas 2008, the Red Barns decided to keep this one pretty low key. Phillip had Claire go through a scavenger hunt around the apartment which finished with the diamond heart necklace. Claire got Phillip Guitar Hero World Tour, a video game in which he could relive his favorite rock n' roll fantasies.



After opening a few presents, Phillip made his first trip to Lake Jackson, about 20 mins. from the Gulf of Mexico, to visit Claire's grandparents. Claire really appreciated getting to spend some one-on-one time with them and Phillip had the pleasure of getting to know them a little better. Uncle John took us to Surfside Beach where we admired all the damage from Hurricane Ike earlier that year. Cousins David and Chelsea Tisdale even stopped by to say hello. We had a great time!

So a Doe and a Hog Walk into a Feeder ...

Shortly after Thanksgiving, Phillip and Mark went to the ranch to do a little hunting. Mark had already bagged a big buck at the beginning of the season and Phillip was anxious to add more than just dove to his trophy room. Phillip bagged his first deer on Nov. 30, which he chronicled over at the Texas LG2 Ranch Web site. To read his take, click here.



Phillip was getting pretty comfortable behind the rifle when he decided to add his first hog to the collection. In December, he shot a 100-pound boar in the sniper stand and even had a chance to take out Hogzilla. You can read more about that excitement by clicking here.



To round out the rest of the hunting season, Phillip and Sam accompanied by Princess Belle and Mark the Guide bagged a few quail. Here's the recap. For more hunting stories and to see the LG2 ranch movie, visit http://texaslg2ranch.blogspot.com.

A Farm Family Thanksgiving '08

While turkey was on the mind of most Americans, the Red Barns and family had visions of succulent pork gracing their Thanksgiving table. After cousin Matt shot a good looking hog at the Texas LG2 Ranch, the gang shipped it down to the farm to feed the family. As in years past, the Burial of the Pig has become a tradition at the Schulenburg Farm. We season the pig, wrap him in burlap and chicken wire, and drop into a giant hole filled with hot coals. After covering it back up with dirt, the pig cooks overnight under the ground. This particular pig didn't come out entirely cooked so we finished him off in the oven. It was still delicious!



Everyone enjoyed watching the Cowboys and Texas vs. Texas A&M football games. Claire's Aggies weren't so lucky. Despite the loss, it was another fun Thanksgiving weekend