Erin's Graduation

First, we'll start with seminary graduation because, well, that did come first.

Our ward's grads

Cute Josh is now serving in Guatemala! 

Then on to high school graduation!

Erin with her honor cords, Charger medallion, Salutatorian pin and inaugural class pin.

Grateful to have such good friends.

Erin and the 3 Tanners and two boys not named Tanner.

Jump for joy! No more school...except for 4 or 5 or 6 years of college.

The younger siblings.

These two were dance partners for the Draper Temple youth celebration. They have grown up a lot since then.

Erin and Tanner walking into the ceremony.

Only 250 graduates this year, but the ceremony wasn't that much shorter.

Blurry, but it's official.

Oh, so cute...until the dose of reality below.

A more realistic picture. Aren't we lucky to see this everyday? This is what they look like when they are hungry.

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.