Parasailing

I went parasailing with Amy and David and my friend Kami Nichols while we were in Rocky Point. It was fun and relaxing.

Amy and David went first here are a few pictures of them.

Here are the pictures of Kami and me.

Riding "The Red Shark" / Dolphins

Bryant was so excited to ride "The Red Shark." While we were riding we were visited by some dolphins. It was so cool! I rode with the first of our group that went for a ride and then when the second group went for a ride I sat in the boat so I could take some pictures of the riders and the dolphins.

During the first part of this video not much happens, but towards the end the dophins jump out of the water and throw a fish into the air.

2008 Rocky Point Vacation

We just got back from another wonderful Rocky Point vacation. We went with some of our favorite people; my Mom, Tyler and Jennifer and family, Amy and David, Hayley, Heather, Shelby, Kami, and Charlie and Tiffany Ballard and family. This year we rented Chad's boss's three bedroom condo at the Las Palomas resort that is right on the point of the resort so we had a spectacular view. We had a great time riding "The Red Shark", snorkeling, parasailing, riding jet skiies, letting off fireworks, finding sea shells, eating at the local restaurants, floating down the lazy river, seeing some dolphins up close, and hanging out with family and friends. I am so bumed that I didn't get any pictures of the jet skiing, especially of my Mom riding. In fact I am sad that I didn't get any pictures of my Mom on the trip.

The Las Palomas Resort

Having fun on the ride to Mexico

Spencer with cousin Shelby, Aunt Hayley, and Aunt Heather

Spencer swimming with Aunt Amy

Our little water baby!

Spencer on the beach

Building a sand castle with Dad.

A few more pictures of my dad

Funeral

My Dad's Memorial Service and Funeral were very nice and very well attended. His Memorial Service was held at a Stake Center in Phoenix, every chair in the Stake Center was full, and people had to stand in the back. His Funeral Service was held in Snowflake at the Main Street chapel, again every seat was filled. Here are a few pictures from the viewing, and grave side services.

My Dad's sons-in-law were Casket Bearers

We had the casket lowered into the grave during the grave side service.

The kids threw flowers into his grave.

Daddy

Jake Flake

Aug. 4, 1935 - June 8, 2008

My father passed away suddenly Sunday morning. I am going to be blogging quite a few pictures of him over the next few weeks because I save my blogs for a scrapbook. I will miss my dad tremendously. He was a great man, a wonderful dad, an awesome grandpa, a respected legislator, a treasured friend, and one of the last true cowboys. My family and I have felt so honored as people share how he has touched their lives. We have recieved many visits, phone calls, e-mails, etc. He was a friend to more people than we ever knew. Almost everyone that knew him loved him and he loved them. Here are a few more pictures of him.

Playing in the yard with Aunt Amy and Josh

Amy came to visit last Wednesday afternoon. I took a few pictures while we were playing in the yard.

Spencer really wanted me to get some pictures of him in the air. Because it my camera takes a while this is what I got.