Guess Who Finally Lost a Tooth?

Zac was so happy it was over. I didn't want to remind him that this was his first tooth. Notice the pliers in the background...

Ptarmigan Lake

Brandon and Troy hiked up Ptarmigan Lake - a 6 mile round trip moderate hike with 1500 feet of climbing. The lake is above timerberline with views of Mount Yale and other peaks. First time Troy went fly fishing at a lake.

Samantha Lost Her First Tooth!

Samantha has lost her first tooth before her brother Zac who is 2 years older. Needless to say, he worked on his loosest tooth all evening...

Weekend in Breckenridge

Troy & I went to Breckenridge, Colorado for the weekend - without kids. We had so much fun and I went horseback riding for the first time.

Only two weeks old!"Freckles"

In Summit County, the beetle kill was devastating.

Always the Big Brother

First Day of School

We've had such a great summer, Zac did not want to go to second grade and wished he knew everything now. Samantha could not wait to go to kindergarten. When I dropped her off, she didn't even bat an eye. My heart was broken but happy that there were no tears.

Julie & Lori "Painting the Town" in Colorado Springs

Playing at Cutty's Resort in Coaldale, Colorado

Catch me if you can!

Happy Birthday Grandma Linda!

Don't Blink!

I made the mistake of talking to some people who had their kids muttin' bustin' earlier at the Chaffee County Fair - almost every kid had tears and half didn't want to do it. So even though he didn't hang on for too long, I was certainly a proud mama! You go Zac!

Zac is READY!

Discover Muttin' Bustin'

Zac's hard won ribbon!
Zac decided he was ready for Muttin' Bustin' - a child younger than 7 weighing less than 55 pounds holds on as tightly as they can for as long as they can. We signed him up at the Chaffee County Fair in Salida, Colorado.

Samantha & Grandma

Samantha loves riding Grandma Linda's ATV. It is the best part of her day!

Growing Up Too Fast!

Zac's first gun and shooting his first gun with Grandpa Michael. I don't think I'm ready for this. Thank God hunter safety isn't until he is twelve...

Four Generations

Zac & Samantha's Nana & Papa's 65th Wedding Anniversary