Graf Graduates

And the "Beet" goes on for our Beetdigger graduate. College life here we come. This group of cousins all graduated this year. Yeah, class of 2008!

I can't believe it was 24 years ago that I graduated from high school. It doesn't feel that long ago.

Only 11 more years till it's Rachel's turn.

Dance Recital

We've had a busy few weeks. Here's Erin after her dance recital. She did a great job!

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!)