Dallas' Graduation

I'm getting old(er). There, I admitted it, kind of. Dallas graduated from high school last week, making it harder for me to deny this simple fact.

We're proud of Dallas. He is a good kid. Very independent; a bit stubborn; sometimes the cause of much anxiety but still a good kid.

The graduating class.

Dallas, walking up to the stage to receive his diploma.

Dallas, walking off stage, diploma in hand.

My sister-in-law, Jen. And she thinks I'm weird.

Dallas' graduation present, a trip to Eloy, AZ to skydive.

From the two "thumbs up", I'd say he was having a good time.

We love you son and are proud of you!

Carey's Graduation

I want the world to know how proud I am of my wife. At 32 years old (not really, but she'd kill me if I put in her real age), she achieved one of her goals, to obtain her Bachelor's Degree. She graduated yesterday from Arizona State University with a BA in English.

Isn't she beautiful? I must admit getting a little choked up when I saw her walking.

Kelsey and Kamryn entertained themselves with a tic-tac-toe game made from rocks

The announcement of the name and handshake.

Kamryn, Carey, Kelsey

A proud husband.

Grand Canyon hike

Each year some of us make a pilgrimage to the Grand Canyon. This year, nine of us went and I think we all had a great time. The weather was beautiful, the hike (down and out the south rim in one day) was challenging, but fun, and the company was the best.

This year's participants: Me and Carey, Eric & Elisha, Russell and Jen, Nilda Hitchcock, and Ryan & Kalyn Taylor.

Me and Carey at the top of the South Kaibab Trail

A beautiful view near the top of the South Kaibab Trail

Jen, Carey, Elisha, Nilda, Kalyn, blowin' in the wind

Looking down the trail to the Colorado and the Black Bridge

At the bottom. Carey posing near the Silver Bridge before crossing.

A break at Indian Gardens

Bright Angel Trail; three miles left.

Good times.

Recommended reading

If you want a good read, check out this link.

http://www.hillsdale.edu/images/userImages/mvanderwei/Page_4221/ImprimisApril09.pdf

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