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Year in Review - 2008

Gosh! Where does the time go? Well, let's see: school, work, school, cabin, work and school.
Here's what we've been up to:
Kelsie is starting her Jr. year and still lifeguarding.
Dylan is starting his 2nd year at SLCC. He is taking classes for a psychology degree.
Justin and his family are doing well. Kalley is starting 1st grade so Hailee, who is almost 3, will get her mom all to herself for the day.
I am excited and looking forward to starting my 3rd year of teaching 2nd grade.
Kraig is busy with his job but also spends most of his free time working on the cabin. This has been a bigger undertaking than we originally thought, but I'm sure it will all be worth it in the end.
This summer we had a chance to escape to Lake Powell for some water fun.

Fabulous Lake Powell

Our Boat

Our capable captain. Happy Birthday Kraig!

It's not as easy as it looks.
Sunrises

Sunsets

Exploring the land.

"Mermaid Beach"

Dylan is part Billy Goat.

Looking for a good place to jump...not here.

Moki steps. Moki Indian tribe dug out steps from the steep cliff leading down to the water.

Sadie (the dog) found a Rattle Snake.

Sadie exploring the area.

Water Fun

Skiing

Tubing

Sliding

Swimming

Floating

Sadie needs a potty break. Land ho!

Lounging

Nighttime Noodle Races

Fishing

Cliff jumping

Kelsie on the water.
She's a natural.

She's up!

Go Kel!

Oh, that's gotta hurt!

Dylan's turn.
Another natural.

He's up!

Go Dyl!

Catching some air.

These guys make it look easy!

Lake Powell Scenery

Exploring some of the beautiful canyons.

Hitchcock shadow or Washington?

It was a GREAT trip!

September rolls around again. 2007

Back to school, hunting, football, and work.

Another summer ends. Where did the time go?

Check out Dylan's new ride.

Hey wait a minute. I don't think this is "technically" hunting.

Kelsie's happy with high school.

The cabin is coming along. No doors, windows, floors or roof but we now have power, water and the main roof beam in.

Here is the view from right out front. We can't wait!

Oh, and Lani loves her new class of 2nd graders!

Alohaaaaa...........

Hope you enjoyed the "tour".

We love it here! Can't wait to go back.

Around the Islands

West Maui
Blow Hole

When the waves crashed to shore, it forced water to shoot 100 ft. into the air from a hole in the rocks. When standing anywhere within 20 feet you get drenched. You could feel the spray from where we stood to get the photo!

Giant size tide pools to play in.