Snowflakes

I brought an idea of a new twist on the basic snowflake. These are 3D and time-consuming to make, but they turned out great! Artists in the making.

Elzo and Renee' White Grandchildren

These are all of my parents' grandchildren: Heather, Derek, Caden, Nikole, Jace, Elizabeth, Carl, Maecie and Kutter
We went to my parents' in Snake River on the 23rd. We had a nice lunch and spent the day together.

Christmas Eve Dinner

For several years when we were first married, we'd take turns having Christmas at my parent's or Blaine's, but as we had more children, we started wanting to be at our own home on Christmas Eve and Day. We started inviting Blaine's parents and whoever was on the Family Farm on Christmas Eve to our home for Chile and Cinamon Rolls, and then we go downstairs and read the Christmas story from the scriptures and sing Christmas Carols. This year, Heather, Nikole and Elizabeth all played a Christmas song for us. We then go upstairs and play card games or other games. Blaine's Dad is 84 and his Mom is 78. We were glad to have them with us. We always have fun together.

Magnum and fence line

Heather's colt, Magnum, up on the hill. There's a special story about Heather helping Magnum be born on a new moon night up by Uncle Francis and Aunt LaRue's. She was there, alone, with Rad's mare when she delivered the colt. He's big in this picture.

Fourth Generation Ripplinger Farm

This family farm of Grandpa Carl and Grandma Alena Ripplinger is what brought Blaine and Nikki and their two little ones, Heather and Derek, home to Bates in the winter of 1994. Many fond memories have been made on this farm. These are beautiful fall pictures Heather took.

Heather cuts her long hair for Locks of Love

Cup cakes from school