Goodbye Provo

Mark graduated from BYU with his master's degree in Civil Engineering. I am so proud of him! Right after graduation, the movers came and packed us all up. It was the easiest move Mark or I have ever done. We couldn't pack anything, so we just watched while our stuff got packed for us. When the movers left, we started our Family Tour 2008. We traveled up to Idaho to visit family there, and then went back to Utah to finish our visits with the rest of our family.

First stop, Rexburg, Idaho. We went to visit my uncle Brent and his family. They have 4 very active children, and we loved every minute that we were with them. Talon, the oldest, is getting to be so grown up. We had a rousing game of spitoon, the official Crowther Family game, and Talon was right in there, getting cards and fighting for spoons. We had a grand time with him. Kieri, the second child, is getting ready for third grade. Mark quizzed her on her times tables and her spelling. She's ready to go! She also treated us to a back handspring. She's quite the little gymnast. Cache, the third child, is a hoot! He will be in kindergarten next year, and he is so excited to go. He begged us to take him with us to Houston, until we told him that he wouldn't be able to go to kindergarten if he went. He decided that kindergarten was the better choice. Makell, the baby, is adorable! She loves to be held, and while we were there she learned to click her tongue.

Next stop, Blackfoot, Idaho. We spent a few days with Mark's parents. It was great to spend some quality time with them. We helped get the garden ready and plant some flowers. We were also able to spend some time with Grandma and Grandpa Herbst.

On to Wendell, Idaho to visit Mark's Grandma J. She lives on a farm, and we got some down-home farm cooking. Woo! It was good stuff, and we got stuffed too!

Moving on to Soda Springs to visit my aunt Dana and cousin McKenzie. We had a nice chat with them, and then drove to Preston to see my uncle Blake and his family. After a quick visit, we went on to Logan to see my cousin Kacee and her family. We stopped for the night in Syracuse, at my cousin Cody's house.

Our last stop was Grantsville, Utah, to spend a few days with my parents. After Mother's Day was over, we went to the airport and flew to Houston.

So, our goodbyes have been said. It's a strange feeling to leave behind the life and all the people you know. But we are excited for the prospects we have before us in our new life. We have been truly blessed to have such wonderful family and friends that care so much about us. Thanks guys!