Mayhill

Burning the pit at Mayhill. This was a big job, but so needed now that it is wet up there.












Linly with the fish she caught. She wasn't too sure about this.












Jace with his fish. He caught 6 and Linly caught 2.


















Proud of their fish.




















Papa trying to teach Linly how to roast her hot dog. She just didn't get it. She kept wanting to laying it on the fire.

4th of July in Alamogordo, NM watching fireworks. This place was nuts. People were shooting in off in parking lots, driveways, and on the roadside. Apparently there are no restrictions there.









During the Mitchell family reunion the kids got to go to the Space Museum and ride the train in Alamo.













Are they having fun?

Linly is 3

This year the theme was purple. Linly choose a castle cake and I made it. Not bad for my first attempt. The house was covered in purple for the day.










Linly loved for everyone to sing to her and blowing out the candles. Thanks Mario for the tip on where to put them :) We then had cake, snacks, played and then present time. Linly had to get up and go tell everyone thank you right away. It was a great party.










Showing off some of her goodies.

FEAST Retreat

This around the campfire on the first night. What a treat for the kids.












This was at the end of our hike. It was a beautiful hike with lots of lady bugs, wild strawberries and even mysterious falling trees :)











This was at Flying J Ranch. Linly loved the horse ride.












Jace was a good shot with the pistol.















Here are all the guys with their targets. What a fun night this was. The trip home was even exciting with hundreds of massive elk. They were incredible to see.

Kara Elizabeth Ann

My niece was born this June. Linly and Jace are infatuated with her and just can't get enough of her.













Jace was especially in awe. He thought he was suppose to hold her all the time. He loved her little ears :)
















My sister Tina and Kaylee (the Big Sister) and Kara












Mimi and Papa with Kara right after she was born.













Kara Elizabeth Ann Dipprey

Jace's Surgery

This was a day or so after Jace had his tubes, adenoids and tonsils done. I have to say that I didn't realize how hard it would hit him. He took a full two weeks to recoup. I know that I never want my tonsils taken out after watching him go through this. It was awful.

First lost tooth

Memorial Day 2007

Jace lost his first tooth. He was so proud. The tooth fairy even came that night. We are having to keep him from trying to pull more teeth right now because he likes the tooth fairy part so much.