Easter Weekend and Rachel's Birthday

If you are a Graf, Easter is all about Southern Utah. We colored eggs.

Found time for a quick spin around the St. George Arts Festival where we tried on hats.

Rolled eggs cause that's how we roll.

Erin was already in St. George with friends. She met us for the rest of the weekend. Krysta had to stay home to direct her ward choir. Who plans a special musical number on a vacation weekend anyway? Oops, she did!

Found time to bat some eggs around. There are NO egg survivors of a Graf egg rolling extravaganza!

Went on a beautiful hike in Kolob.

See the blue streak in my hair?

She caught a lizard. 

No grandsons on this hike! Only granddaughters.

Kolob was crowded--for Kolob, but nowhere near the crowds in Zion. This could be the new favorite Easter spot.

We ate at Pizza Factory and visited the temple.

Unwrapped presents and ate cake. Happy 13th birthday Rachel! 

The next day was church and the drive home.

Greeted by tulips in bloom.

Southern Utah is the best!

Rulan Spencer Adams June 28, 1967 to February 25, 2014

Rulan loved flying, his cousins, the Reno air races, his friends, his cats, his siblings, teasing, his parents, Sheree, traveling, Kaylynn, Nascar, fishing, Grandma Nelson, Rush, joking, poker, the Waltons, animals, the Clements, his extended family, cruises, and adventure. As I said in his eulogy: Over the last few years he had many struggles with his health--some brought on by things outside of his control and some of his own choosing. He lost contact with friends and most of his family. However for most of his life he was friendly, generous, and fun to be around. This is how he should be remembered. May he finally be at peace.

Ironic to fly into St. George on Skywest, the airline Rulan worked for for 25 years. Last time I flew Skywest,  years ago, I used his standby benefits.

I am standing next to one of Rulan's lifelong friends who drove 10 hours through a snowstorm to attend. We are grateful to all of his other friends who sent flowers and expressed condolences.

Thanks to my cousin, Kirk, for dedicating this video to my brother. Both were high school track stars back in the day.

This winter we...

...had a fun Super Bowl Party at Jay and Lisa's house,

...went to a BYU basketball game,

...sent Erin off to a girl's choice dance,

 ...celebrated Krysta's 24th birthday,

So, they are wrapping the cat in a blanket. No one knows why.

...went skiing at Alta,

...and Deer Valley,

One of Curt's work contacts gave him 6 VIP passes for Deer Valley. When I went to the booth to redeem them, I got a look from the employee that said, "Do I know you? Are you famous?" Sorry to disappoint. 

This is my friend the bunny hill. 

Instruments of torture!

...Rachel tried on Krysta's prom dress and it fit!

...and I dyed my hair blue!

Curt also started a new job in January which keeps him very busy. We also bought a rental home in Florida. No wonder I don't have time to blog!