Wednesday, December 31, 2025

Yummy or Not?

Always eager to try something new especiallywhen it is a cookie. Dave & Ryder roll their eyes at me whenever I see something I really want to try.

Sold out the first week.
Thank goodness they brought it back for another week.

Ready to give it a try.

Split in half and
of course shared it.
He may roll his eyes at me when I ask him to do 
things for me. But he is always willing to try whatever
treats I bring home.

The verdict was it's good but not earth shattering. Ryder ate his part and half of mine. When asked to rate it all I got was it was good. Would I buy it again? Nope! It was fun to try but a one time only cookie.

Sunday, December 28, 2025

Moving Day

Happy 4th of July!! our celebrating is going to be done on I15 headed North.

What's inside? My grand geckos
Ask me again why am I holding them?

It's early

What's that stuff on the mirror?
Raindrops to greet us. 
Not the welcome we were expecting.

Team work makes the dream work.
We need to hurry before the rain really starts.

Dad to the rescue

Housewarming gift
from Rylee

The bed is up and made

The grand geckos are all snug
in their tank.

The view

Her new home for the next year.

One last family dinner.

Mom?
 Do you still want my receipts?

2nd photo her new pet!
YUCK!!

Headed home
The backseat of the truck is not comfortable after 12 hours of driving
Plus smelly teenage boy feet.

I had a few tears as we drove away. I know she will be fine even great in fact. My sadness is maybe she won't need me as much. So I remind her that I am just a phone call away.

The ride home was long, hot with the a/c on the blink in the truck. Thank goodness we still have 2 days left of the holiday weekend.

Wednesday, December 24, 2025

Let's Start Celebrating

Sunday and the start of all the 4th of July activities here in Washington County aka "America's County". I wasn't sure how much celebrating we would be able to do this year with Reganne moving across the state. Grandma JeanAnn came down for the Sunday Patriotic Service has grown big enough for Tuacahn again this year.

Full program


Good crowd

Sportscaster Jim Kelly
Amazing speaker

Casey Elliot from Gentri 
Amaizng performance at the last minute replacement.

It was a great program and so glad that mom was able to come down for a short visit and enjoy it as well. This maybe the only event we get to attend this year. It was sure worth it.

Sunday, December 21, 2025

That's A Wrap!!

Of June...

Enjoyed these flowers
each day as we walked back and forth from Disneyland.
They also smelled amazing.
If you can overlook the homeless lady claiming to have a gun.

Loving the sunshine
in California Adventure

Where is Dave?
He didn't want to ride the swinging ferris wheel.
The lines were long so we opted for the other ones.

Fatal Injury
My purse hung by a thread until we got home.
It was a nice trusty cross bodybag.

Ryder trying out paragliding
He is making me nervous with his new adventures.

Yes that's my tooth
I didn't bit own on anything but was enjoying a bowl of 
light and fluffy popcorn. No kernals!!

Sunday food prep

FINISHED!!
Maybe enough for the whole week.

SkyWest Retiree's Dinner
So fun to get together and catchup.

We are ready for July and maybe a few new adventures.

Wednesday, December 17, 2025

Trying New Things


It's been a fun month of trying new things on our adventures.


Mickey Pretzel
Nice little break but not the best.

Chocolate chip cookie
from the same shop at Disneyland.
The pretzel was way better.

Bear River Raspberrie Concert
So good I ate the whole thing.

Parmesan Crusted Chicken
not new but Ryder begged me to meal prep it for him.
Not sure how it will turn out eating it during the week.
Isn't this called "leftovers"

3 meals ready!!

Need more vegetables?
Getting mine in for lunch.

Missed a picture of the best new food we tried was the Birria Tacos at Cocina Cucamonga Mexican Grill located at California Adventure. It was way too dark to get any pictures. This is a must try when visiting.

 

Sunday, December 14, 2025

Freshman Orientation

New adventures starting soon for Ryder. The required first step is Freshman Orientation with parents going one way and students going another. Am I really ready for this?

It's official!!
I have the name badge to prove it.
After an hour of listening to where places are located in town. To how to download the various aps to help homesick kids. I ducked out to check in with work with the promise I would be back before lunch.

Yum!!
I made it back in time to enjoy one of my favorite lunches.
Then we were off for 3 more classes of things available on campus.
It ended with a quick intro from the dean of the college of business.

Official school id.
Last stop the bookstore for all things UTech.
and get your school id.

Well, the countdown to August has now officially started. Hopefully, he will be ready.

Wednesday, December 10, 2025

Ate The Whole Bowl

Feeding the dogs is a new adventure every time. Piper glups her food down in a few minutes. While Dexter slower and is always alert for better option. If he waits too long Piper will clean up both bowls.

An added bonus in working for Balance of Nature is getting to try new products. Dr. Phytos Dog Food Topper is something I have been really curious about trying it. To make a long story really really short. I asked a question on a podcast about how the age gap between dogs should be treated. We talked about their health, eating habits, and general questions. I am giving it a try and giving updates on how they are doing.

Piper as usual gulps down her food.
Then I hear strange noises
of her bowl sliding on the floor.
She was licking her bowl so hard to get every last drop.
The bowl was sliding into the laundry room and back.

Dexter got busy with his food.
He didn't stop eating until every last drop was gone.

That is one clean bowl.

Ranger on the other hand
no Dr. Phytos.
He made a big mess and refused to eat.
He is either not hungry or he wanted the same stuff Dexter & Piper were eating.


This boy doesn't miss out on food.
Unless you are throwing it for him to catch.

This pony could be Ranger's cousin
with his long snout.

Funny ending to this story. Ranger cleaned everyone's bowls and refused to eat the regular dog food. Interesting observation and one the topper must be good. Watch for addition updates.