Niagra Falls

We debated about taking this detour to Niagra Falls right up until Curt turned the rent-a-van onto the road going there. Everything always takes longer than expected, and we didn't know if we really had the time. We knew we didn't have time to take a boat ride and wondered if the view from the edge would be worth it. Looking back, there should have been no debate. The falls are worth the extra effort, and the view, though probably not the best, was still great.

Somewhere I read that the water currently pouring over the falls is only about half of what it used to be before the power companies diverted the water for electricity. At night the power companies divert even more water; it's done at night to not affect tourism.
We looked over at Canada, thought of Justin on his mission, and waved at him. I'm sure he felt it.
Can you see the tourist boat near the top center of this picture?
This peaceful stream quickly turns into the raging falls. Image someone's surprise if they didn't know the falls were just a few hundred yards away. Lazily floating on the inner tube...la, la, la, aaahhhh!

February and March

Here's a quick recap of February and March.

Krysta turned 22!

Kevin was asked to Sweethearts by this cute girl. She asked him by bringing over all the ingredients to make a milkshake with a cute saying to go with it. Even before he knew who asked him, he knew he would like her. Food does that to Kevin.

Verl submitted some of his photography to the Utah Arts Council and they selected him to be in one of their art shows. The show was in the Art Space Gallery by the Gateway.

Sanae poses by the pictures of her in her kimono. Verl had some cool shots of his family posed behind a screen.

This is Verl's former photography teacher at the U of U.
The show was a success and he ended up selling four pieces! Since my photography doesn't do justice to his, go to www.verlanceladams.com to see his work. Much of his photography explores the concepts of light and shadow, and the colors might not translate as well from a computer screen, but you'll get the idea. I especially like the faces in the gallery titled "A Matter of Perspective."

It finally snowed enough for Camille and Rachel to make a snowman. Notice the stick mohawk and the cute rock face.
Another cute snowman showed up on our doorstep in response to Kevin asking another cute girl to prom.
Kevin is handsome in a tux.
Kevin's friend's dad was able to get this Camaro on trade, so they and their dates had a sweet ride for the day. Kevin and his date had to sit in the back where they discovered that the car was designed for looks more than comfort. Anyone taller than about five feet has to sit hunched over. Well, like I always say, "beauty hurts."

Justin and Andrea got married! I didn't bring a camera since I knew it would be well documented. Krysta caught the bouquet, and we all got to enjoy the beautiful flowers for a few days.
And the Hunger Games arrived in all its midnight glory. Notice Christian's shirt and the loaf of bread. What a cute group of cousins!