We’re a ranching family. This fact is never more evident than at branding time.

A father and his two sons work together.

Two cousins anchor the rope together.

Sisters and a cousin push the calves up the chute.

Grandpa and a grandson get ready to herd the cows.

A sister helps a little brother.

A mother introduces her son to branding time.

Father and daughter get ready to separate the herd.

And there’s still time for cousins to take a walk and share a conversation.