Eagle Award

Kevin is officially an Eagle Scout! We're proud of him and his great accomplishment. He has grown so much (in every sense of the word) though the scouting program.
Here he is as an eaglet.


Now, just four years later, he's an eagle.

Havasupai Heaven!

Our older kids and grandpa came along for a great hike to Havasupai in the Grand Canyon. We hired a horse to take our camp gear, and we hiked down with daypacks. We spent 2 nights camping and enjoying the waterfalls and scenery. Truly one of the most beautiful places I've ever seen- an oasis in the deseret. Here we are ready to descend the canyon--only 10 miles to go.
Havasu Falls. The water is such a beautiful blue-green color and amazingly clear. The Indian tribe whose village is located 2 miles before this waterfall are called the Havasupai, which means people of the blue- green waters.
Travertine pools at Havasu Falls.
Mooney Falls cascades 200 feet. Getting down is a little tricky. The path is steep with chains to hang onto.

Our family at the bottom of Mooney.
Erin and Curt at Navajo Falls. Three beautiful waterfalls are within 1 mile of each other. The village gets everything delivered by pack train or helicopter. Here the mail is being delivered to the post office. Good-bye Havasu! This was an incredible trip; we'd love to come back!

Kevin's Eagle

Kevin's Eagle project was to collect supplies for the Family Support Center here in the valley. He received a lot of nice donations from our neighbors and ward. We took two loads of supplies to the center which helps families in need by providing them with care and counseling.

The Family Support Center

Our garage full of donations

Delivering the items

Prom

Krysta said she had a great time at Prom. Her little sisters thought it was fun to watch her get dressed up for the occasion. Camille even invited a friend over to watch Krysta get picked up at the door. Krysta with mom and dad the Sunday after the dance. One of Krysta's friends at church kept exclaiming over her dress. Krysta told her that she could borrow it for one of her next dances. Krysta said the girl kept interrupting the lesson to say, "Really?!" It is a pretty dress on a very pretty girl.

"Family" Members

Here are Lucky, Nikki, and Butterscotch--the other members of our family. Lucky and Nikki even travel with us. Sometimes Nikki has a bigger suitcase than the girls. Butterscotch is too big to go anywhere (don't anyone mention horse trailer!)

The Wave

The pictures I took in the shadow really show the spectacular colors.


This is what I call the "Wall of Fire." The orange and red sand blends in such a wonderful swirling pattern. You really have to see it for yourself.


Most of our family pictures are of us outside on a rock.

Over Easter weekend we went on a fun hike to a place called "The Wave" in the Paria Canyon area. It was 6 miles roundtrip and everyone did great. The two youngest hiked most of the way and were only carried on someone's back for maybe 1/4 a mile. Grandpa came with us and had a lot of fun. Thanks to our friend Ken for taking us. Everywhere we looked there were interesting rock formations.

New Hobby

I've seen the cute blogs my nieces and sister-in-law have done, and they've inspired me to create one of my own. Blogging must be contagious. I think this blog will be my new hobby. Maybe I can count this as my journal instead of the paper one I have gathering dust. Hopefully, I'll have something of interest to post every now and then.