Summer Vacation

Our big summer vacation is a whirlwind tour of the southwest. The first stop is Philmont, then to Monument Valley, and on to the family reunion at Rockin' R Ranch. Let's go!

It was LDS week so Paul's friends came too: there's Dr. Phil (Williams) and Dan Edmond's brother Dave. Here's Jack doing a skit with his group.

Marnie is doing a funny face with her Philmont group.

The difference between a regular week and LDS week is huge. There was no room in the craft lodge or at the horses. One of the coolest parts is walking around the tent area and hearing Family Home Evening going on in every tent.

Arriving at the North Rim of the Grand Canyon.

Marnie throwing rocks into the Colorado River.

We bought a turquoise necklace from a native woman at the top of the Goosenecks. 

Here's Jack at the Navajo Bridge.

It's hot but we did the Grand Canyon.

Walking around Lee's Ferry was awesome. Everyone wanted to get in the water but it was fast moving. Going up to Cedar Breaks was the best thing we did. It was like 70 degrees up there.

Frazier conquers the Canyon.

Right after Cedar Breaks we went north to Antimony to Rockin' R Ranch to meet with the McKay family.

Here's Marnie, Zach, and Macey.

Marnie is mutten bustin' like a regular.

Frazier is thinking about getting in the ring.

We enjoyed some river rafting together.

It's time to go home.

Seattle Tall Ships

 We enjoyed an afternoon downtown touring a tall ship known for shooting pirate movies. We brought along Taylor Huff with us and we wandered around the shore. It's tough to steer a ship when you can't see over the wheel.