Spring Break

We were really hoping that we would be able to go camping some place close for spring break, since we do live in Arizona. However being in the mountains, you just can't plan too far ahead. However, we were blessed with good weather and got away for a quick camp out about an hour away from the house here in the forest.

Geocaching

We took the kids geocaching today. We told the little one we were looking for treasure boxes. They loved the treasures in the boxes. Orapun actually got nail polish in on the the boxes and thought she had struck gold. It was fun. At one point Dad said kids stay next to me, and Orapun turned around and said, "stay next to you." Then she promptly walked over to him and held his hand and walked with him. She is so cute.

Spring break

I am so excited for Spring Break! Hope we get to do some geo caching and hiking.

A walk on the rim

A look out at the rim

Michael

Leilani

Orapun

James and Michael

Lee and Michael

There is a path here that is half paved and half dirt. It is on the rim and you look out over a valley of trees. It is a beautiful fun and simple hike.

On the way to Globe Arizona

We stopped to see the canyons and take pictures. It is so amazingly beautiful here in Arizona.

Trying to be weird!!!

We subscribe to the Dave Ramsey way of thinking and as we talk to a person here or there we find out that we really are weird. We are trying really hard to pay off all of our debt and live debt free. It seems like a good idea to us and it even corresponds with the teachings of the LDS church. We love the idea of being debt free. We have managed to pay off a lot of debt and we are currently working on the student loans that we have procrastinated for so long.  Needless to say we beg our kids to realize that you don't need student loans to go to college, there is a better way. They seem to be listening. We sure do love them.
Richard leaves on his mission in 6 years and we are determined to get them paid in 6 years. I know if we are dedicated, we can do it, even if it means being weird for 6 years.

What do you do in the summertime?

Michael and Orapun were catching water as it dripped off the house!

We had an incredible spring, summer and fall and

we are still having a great time.

We feel so very blessed to have been able to do so much.

I have been able to post a few pictures with some of our adventure.

Kyle's Adventures

Kyle went to scout camp for the first time this year!

He also bought a boat. That's when we found out you have to be 18 to purchase a boat so I (Heather) had to actually purchase the boat, but Kyle paid for it.

4th of July

Joseph, Kyle, Isaac, Trey, Katie and Carrie all marched in the

 4th of July Parade this year.

The boys carried flags (even Trey) and Katie and Carrie were in the marching band. However at the time neither Carrie or Katie were actually members of the band they were marching with! Go figure, everyone here pitches in to help with just about everything.

Cave Adventures

Outside Flagstaff we were able to explore an incredible cave that was 3/4 of a mile long.

However it felt like it was a lot longer.