Calvin's Birthday

 Calvin had the opportunity to invite friends over this year. It's a bit tricky to get kids all the way down the Island, but they arrived and we had a great time. Adam, Nathan, Jacob, Ammon, Alex, Taylor, and David came and celebrated. 

Family Christmas Photo

 We gathered after sacrament meeting in the lobby of the church to get our picture taken. It's time to send out a Christmas card to show how everyone has grown.

Christmas Practice

Every December is crazy busy for musicians. This year I've been playing for the stake choir and practices are two hours every Saturday morning. Sister Southworth is conducting so sometimes her husband comes and takes pictures from the back. I love playing the piano, so it doesn't feel work.

Happy Thanksgiving

 We were blessed to be invited to Dean's house for Thanksgiving in Sammamish. It was nice to spend time there with the family. Of course, the kids wanted Martinelli's and were thrilled to have a few bottles. I brought the orange rolls. Who cares about turkey?

Katie's Senior Picture

 Katie asked a girlfriend to take some senior pictures in Stanwood. We are excited to have her finish high school and attend BYU. I think she will love it!

Frazier Cast Removal

It's time to see how well Frazier's arm has healed. He broke it at NYLT held at BSA's property Black Mountain near the Canadian border. National Youth Leadership Training provides experiences and leadership opportunities for older scouts. Frazier is easy-going and he never complained about this repair.

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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.