Morgan was asked to sing the National Anthem at Benson's 4th of July celebration. We were very honored that she was asked and a little nervous, too. She was asked to sing right before the fireworks presentation started. We didn't know where she was going to be, or really what to expect, so that made it a little harder on the nerves. Okay, so mainly it was just me who was nervous, until we found out that she was going to have to wear these big headphones - then Morgan was a little worried, too. It was totally dark when she sang so our video picture is not great but at least you can hear it. We think she did a great job and are proud of her for being so brave.:) We had some people tell us that they stayed home or were watching the fireworks from a different spot and they could hear her. I guess between the breeze and the great sound system her voice carried. After it was over a couple came up and told us next year they would make sure she was up on the big screen while she sang. I said "next year? she's not doing it next year." But they had other ideas...
She is still hoping to get an award or prize from the mayor for doing this...so far no luck! :)

Before and a little nervous:








After, back to her normal self:

Lynzi's graduation pictures!

She graduated in the top 10% of her class of 725.

She also was awarded Excellent Student from the American Legion, voted on by all the teachers.

We are very proud of her and all of our kids! :)

Summertime fun or Bored 'cause your brother's on the Trek?

Since nobody has posted for quite some time I thought I would again...... Big brother's been on the Trek since Wednesday and little sister is a little bored, so she had her mother snap some photos.

I'm not sure if the tattoo is because she's bored also or if she gave in to some peer pressure.

By the way, it's starting to turn to spring in the mountains!

Springtime in the Mountains?!?!

Some of you, those who actually look at this blog, may be asking yourselves, "Why are the Pinetop Crocketts posting pictures from last winter?" And the answer is..... It's not last winter it's tonight, the 21st of April 2010. Oh the beauties of living in the White Mountains. You just never know what you're going to get from one day to the next. So much for Cortlee's home track meet tomorrow!

Hackberry Poppies

We spent a couple of days out at Hackberry Ranch this past week. There are poppies everywhere. Thought you might enjoy a few pictures of them.

We love Grandma!!!

I know, they're pretty much the same picture,
but I love Jarret's face in the first one!

Here's to Macey!

What a week! I thought it'd be nice for everyone to write a little something to/for Macey. I know she is in all of our thoughts and prayers, but this could be like an ecard or something. :)
So if you have a minute drop a line!
We love you Macey!! (and you, too Lynzi:) - I couldn't crop you out, so I guess you get to share the spotlight - a little :) )

I love Macey. She lets me play with her American Girl doll and all the cool stuff with it. I love to play with her pink poodle with babies and she even let me take them home. Thank you. I hope you get all better and get to come home soon.
Love, Morgan

Macey, I hope you feel better. I am praying for you in my prayers. I hope you get to come home from the hospital soon.
Love, Kolten

Macey,
We are so happy that you are starting to feel better. You are such a good example to all of us - I know our kids look up to you. You have been such a sweet, good girl since you were just a baby. Your talents and abilities in school, writing, art, and more, always amaze me. You continue to be in our thoughts and prayers. We love you.
Uncle Brad and Aunt Alliene