The Mitchell Family Trip to DQ

We really had a great time at DQ for FHE this week. We read Grandpa and Grandma Hastings testimonies about the Book of Mormon, then, with the DQ dollars that Grandpa Hastings sent us for completing our reading of the Book of Mormon by the end of the year, we went and had a blast... no, make that a Blizzard!!!

It was a cold day for a Blizzard! The high today was only 65! Here we are all bundled up at the local Dairy Queen ready for a Blizzard. 

This is what we are here for! Lead the way, Carly!!! 

Here's Heather and Carly talking with some of the locals. These two were matching in every way! Can you tell which one is Dick and which one is Jane (hint: Don't let size mislead you... Think about Kip and LaFondah)

Here's the gang, enjoying their Blizzards. Thanks Grandpa! 

Julie is a real dairy Queen! 

Spencer hasn't been this cold in ages. We are in the middle of a real cold snap down here. The high today was only 65! 

When we started, it felt like a tropical paridise! 

But, when we finished... It felt like a winter wonder land! 

Oh, by the way, just in case you were wondering about the nutrition facts on a blizzard....

Ahhhhhhh!!!! Good to the last drop! Thanks Grandpa, we really enjoyed these.

Here is Heather's mouse trap race car. She is studying torque, momentum, etc., in her AP physics class. Her car took 2nd place, a few thousands of a second behind a store bought kit car! 

Here is Suzanne opening presents on her 15th B-Day! Can you believe she is 15!?! WOW! 

We were sure happy to have all our kids home for Christmas this year! As you can see from their smiling faces, they are all happy to be home! 

Here ar the 7 kids being themselves for this picture on Christmas morning! 

What do Dad's of Daughters do (besides un-plug the drains....)? Hair dryers today, curling irons tomorrow.... For a guy with no hair... 

Here are our 7 kids after Church 1 January, 2006. From left to right. Carly age 9, Spencer age 13, Suzanne (in the back) age 15, Heather age 16, Brian age 22, Melanie age 20 and Julie age 6 

Here is Derek and our 7 kids. Fits right in, doesn't he! 

Here's a close up of our 7 kids. Don't they look great! 

Hey Derek, Welcome to Texas... Nice boots! 

Here are Derek, Melanie, Heather, Suzanne, Spencer, Carly and Julie on the bridge in front of the famous "Round Rock". Not only did the City of Round Rock get it's name from this rock, but it was the river crossing guage used by the pioneers and early settlers. 

Derek, Melanie, Suzanne and Julie are standing in the middle of the old wagon wheel ruts on Chisolm Trail. This was the main route for moving cattle from the big ranches in Texas to the markets in the north east. 

Here is Melanie and Derek under the globe willow tree in the front yard. 

Melanie and Derek holding some Christmas candy canes in their favorite shape! 

Here is Melanie and Derek on the bench in the front yard. Don't they look happy!