Coral Canyon Car Show

The car show season is winding down for the year.  Dave, Ryder, and Travis were ready to enjoy the day outside with a lot of cars.  I was able to come and join them for the afternoon.  I was surprised how beautiful it was out there.  Ryder was glad I came out so he explore all the rock formations.

Base setup

Gorgeous View

In love with the Rat Rod

Dreamin of drivin

Exploring

Top of the rock!!!

Loving the scenery
and of course the boy too.

Views from the other direction.

It was a beautiful day but on the chilly side.  Lunch was included with the registration fee.  We went up to the clubhouse and before the others.  We still had to wait in line but the food smelled awesome.  However, the smell wasn't everything it was cold and pretty tasteless.  Ryder loved his bacon cheese burger and finished it.  They also had trivia questions to win gas cards or cash.  Dave gave Ryder the answers to a couple  They won a cash prize and gave the other one to Travis.  I tried to get in on the action but only one prize per family.

No awards this round for us.  Travis did get one which he was smiling from ear to ear. His wife Karen and his daughter with her family made it just in time to see him get the award.  

There is now a break in shows until after the first of year.  I love hanging it out with the boys even if its only for a couple of hours.  

October Snap Shots

Of our craziness...

WOW!!!
This was a great surprise for both Rylee & Reganne.

Happy Birthday Surprise
roller skating with the young women the night before her birthday.
Love getting text messages of the kids smiling and having fun.

Birthday Pizza
from Pizza Factory
Birthday lunch with the cousins.

DHMS Mixed Choir
1st Quarter Concert
It is hard getting a good picture with all those stage lights.

Fall Break Lunch Date with Mom
Deep Dish Pepperoni Pizza @ Little Ceasars.
I love those smiles.

Build your own flashlight
Watch Mom!!!!

Solar Oven
They made yummy smores

Their STEM days are amazing hands on projects for the kids to enjoy.  Ryder loves building & learning new things.  I so appreciate Mrs Demke for her hard work and dedication to her class in making learning fun.  They also had a marshmallow war based on the Revolutionary War.

Halloween Candy
Best deal of the year only $47 with my 50% off coupon from Smiths.
I loved watching the register as it quickly moved down.
Candy for trick or treating or being devoured by us?? 

A tired mom and her BTS crazy daughter
Loved that she secretly shared with me while
I wasn't looking.

Halloween is now history as we march diligently into November and to the holiday craziness.

Scout Service Project

Ryder loves going to Scouts each week.  He loves the new challenges and new activities the leaders plan for them to do.  They have had scavenger hunts with compasses, learning how to tie knots, and a few survival skills.  It was time for a little service...bring a pair of trimmers...meet at the corner @ 6.

Ryder needed to find those trimmers.  He definitely didn't want to miss out.  He called Dad for a little help in locating the perfect pair.  

How about these?

In here?? 

Or here??

He finally found the right pair just in time.  I dropped him off at the corner to meet all the boys.  They trimmed the bushes along one of our busy streets that the city has had a hard to getting to.  They were hot & sweaty but the smiles were great.

Loved getting this text message from Bishop Shakespeare.  The smiles, poses, and crazy faces are priceless.  Keep up the good work!!!

Halloween 2018

The kids are getting older and the Halloween activities are changing as well.  An era was coming to an end today.  The elementary school parade!!!  Eleven years of standing outside in the frosty morning watching as each class marches around track.  Who will miss this?  ME!!!  I had better enjoy this one and don't blink because it will be over way to quickly.  

They were off and I couldn't find Ryder's class anywhere.  How did I miss him the first time around?  I had better be watching for the second time around.

I'm HERE!!!

I couldn't miss him the second time around.  He let me know that I needed to take his picture and could Josh come with us to SkyWest.  I definitely took his picture.  I also loved seeing the variety of costumes this year.  I think the most popular one this year was the Halo Guys.

Ryder wasn't too old to go to SkyWest for our annual trick or treating.  Ryder was anxious to get his full or king size treats from the Exec Offices.  They didn't fail him.  We finished with a pretty heavy bag full of yummy treats and tired feet.  Give him a few pieces of candy and he will be as good as new.  Bring on the trick or treating.....

A Jedi & a rocker

Trick or Treating with friends was going to be a blast.  Not only for them but for me as well.  I could stay home and relax.  Dave could manage the candy and I could stay inside warm.  Nope!!! Dave setup a chair for me to sit outside with him. 

Ryder's group
Josh, Talon, Corbin, and Reegan

Reganne's group
Before

After
Kiah, Alyvia, Cheyanne, and Reganne

They survived
and even found more friends to go with.

The boys curfew was 8:00 which they all complained about rather loudly.  However, 8:00 came with tired feet, heavy bags, and hungry bellies.  The girls came back shortly afterwards needing a ride to a different neighborhood and try their luck there.  Time to close down the haunted house and creepy music with no kids in sight.  The boys were tired and all headed for home.

Another Halloween in the record books.  Rylee had to work, but was able to catch a movie with friends afterwards.  Reganne & Ryder both had fun with their friends.  Dave & I handed out candy to maybe 30 little guys all night.  I will have candy to share until Easter or not since they no longer want to share with us but eat it all in the privacy of their rooms.  I am hoping if I am really good they may share a few chocolate ones.

2018 Spooktacular Swim Meet

Swim meet weekend in St George.  Ryder was excited for this one to work on his IMX for short course. Once again plans are always shifting and I was able to be there from start to finish.  Instead of volunteering as a training official I was able to start working on my officials test.

I love watching the pool come alive.
Too many hands & legs churning at the same time.

Only 2 events tonight

No such luck heading out early.  He volunteered to be a counter for each Heat of the final event of the night.  We made it home by 10.

Rise and shine 8:00 warm up time.  Today I was going to be on deck finishing my final observation. Dave was there cheering him on while I had to observe without shouting or calling his name.

Freestyle flip turn.
Able to give encouragement no need for officials to be on deck.

Good Dive

Good Form

We both had successful days on deck.  No DQ's for him but no official times until Monday at the earliest.  Once again Ryder is starving and wanting food!!!  We had our family birthday lunch with the Wheelers at Freddy's.  Another belated Happy Birthday for Dave.

Ryder's final times were posted on Monday.

Male 10-11 100 Backstroke 1.32.19 3rd Place

Male 10-11 100 Butterfly  1.51.30  33rd Place

Male 10-11 100 Breast  1.51.87 25th Place

Male 10-11 200 Free  3.05.78  3rd Place

Male 10-11 200 IM  3.37.93  2nd Place

Good Job!!! Keep up the hard work.

Happy Birthday Dad!!

It's hard to surprise Dave for his birthday.  It was extra hard this year he was going to be working a crazy day.  His hours kept changing each phone call I made to him throughout the day.  We then scheduled family dinner for the weekend.  He pulled his own surprise and was off work by 4.

Time to celebrate Dad!!! Quick dinner at Habit Burger then off to the Halloween Carnival at the church.  Dave decided his present was to stay home.  Ryder was excited for some Halloween fun.  We needed to make a quick pit stop for a cake, card, and a few treats just for Dad to enjoy.

Maybe Ginger as well?

 

What a great guy!!!
Sharing with everyone else.

He survived our crazy celebration.  Let's hope he also survives another crazy year with all of our misadventures and daily life. Hears to another 50!!

First Responder's Car Show

Everyone loves this car show for the First Responders in Washington County.  Dave & Ryder were excited to participate this year along with our neighbor Travis.  Ryder & I watched them start getting setup the night before after swim practice.  It was going to be another good show.

Dave & Rylee
talking cars and their parts.

Another friends car
He needed either a jump or a tow.
It wouldn't start.

Sibling's sharing the love
or
Don't make me get it he picture.

This boy loves all cars.
Thankfully he is still into just taking
pictures of his favorites

The weather was a little warm but who is going to complain in October.  We all had a good time but no awards this time.  The kids were ready to head home and hopefully still have time to hang out with their friends.  I was ready for a nap.  Ryder was once again hungry and ready for dinner.

CVE Choir Concert

Ryder: Hey Mom are your coming to my concert?  

Mom:  When is it?

Ryder:  Thursday?

Mom:  Tomorrow?

Ryder:  Yeap!!! So, will you be there?

Mom:  Sure thing.  I wouldn't miss it?

Waiting for it to start.

Nervous boy
Cant keep his hands out of his pockets.

Didn't want to mess up his part.
Reading word for word.

Love all the actions

We need an up close picture
of the shirt.

They did really well for their first show of the school year.  They promised it wouldn't be very long.  That was a promise they kept 40 minutes from start to finish.  Ryder was starving all that singing works up an appetite.

Fall Break Road Trip

It was time for a road trip with Reganne.  However, it was going to be a road trip on an airplane instead of by car.  Fall Break means no school so we headed off bright and early with a 6:00 am (yep!!) boarding.  Luckily we made the flight with seats to spare.  Not many people were up that early on a Friday morning.  We had time for a quick nap which I took full advantage Reganne not so much.

It's Los Angeles and I'm not driving. Time to hope that all the internet searches on ground transportation are accurate.  We are in luck as we walked outside the baggage claim we walked right onto the Flyaway bus  and headed downtown.

Leaving the airport

Catching & Enjoying
the sunrise.

We made it to Union Station
Don't they have earthquakes here?
Time to head down below to Hollywood.

Back upstairs
Now which way do we go?
There aren't many people to ask directions.

Photo for Ryder
He begged for just one.

Favorite Star
Hollywood Walk of Fame

Love the dragon on the roof

This now has a new name.
To me its Chines Mann Theater and without the crowds.

I loved seeing all the footprints.  Reganne not so much.  She wanted to find the BT21 Store.  We continued to walk up and down the streets looking for the address.  It's not like home where the addresses actually are posted.  We even asked various vendors setting up for the day they had never heard of the store.  We both looked up at the same time and noticed the building across the street with the matching numbers.  The excitement was starting to build.....

As we walked by the store front hoping we were headed in the right direction.  There was a line of girls giggling but patiently waiting for the store to open.  Reganne quickly jumped in line to wait.  It was the perfect place to people watch.

We found it!!!!

Basic store front.
The girls were the dead giveaway.

As we waited in line the street was starting to come alive.  Before too long there were people everywhere.  We watched in amazement as tour groups marched up and down the street snapping pictures.  The crazy cartoon people snagging people trying to take their money for a few pictures.

10 o'clock sharp the doors open but with specific instructions from the store employees/security people.  Only one Halloween Plushie per customer!!!!  The line moved quickly and we were soon inside.

BT21 Sculpture

Reganne found everything and more than she was expecting to.  The line of girls quickly picked the shelves clean and the employees/security stocked them just as fast.  It was now time to walk around and enjoy just being there.

Only one photo op
Sooooo many to choose from.

After an hour of browsing it was time to make our purchases and hopefully find some lunch.

Saying Goodbye!!!

One problem it was like leaving Costco.  You must have your receipt in hand and your bag open for inspection.  The employees were dedicated to their jobs and very thorough with their inspection.  As we walked down the street there was a girl practically hiding behind a pillar shyly looking at everyone walking by.  I asked here if she was ok.  Yes, but would you be willing to go back to the store and buy me another Halloween Plushee for my friend?  Reganne eagerly agreed and headed back.  She got a second trip and it didn't cost her anything.  The girl was so relieved and grateful.  She was afraid of the employees/security guys at the store.  She had promised her friend she would bring one home for her.

Love these smiles

It was now time for more sightseeing and then find some lunch.  Maybe lunch first?  No lunch just crazy people wondering up and down the street trying to sell you weird stuff.

The streets are alive with crazy people.

We retraced our steps and made it back to the metro station.  We found the bus back to the airport. Once again no place to stop for lunch or ones we were brave enough to eat at.  We made it to the airport, found lunch, and found our gate.  It was now time to wait, cross our fingers, and say a few prayers that we can make it home.  Checking out our options we decided to try the direct flight back to St George.  In the mean time Reganne was still on a BTS high let's watch the making of the BT21.

YEAH!!!
Seat assignments!!!!!

Checking out her merch.

Front and center
We had to split up.  I was in the front and
Reganne was in the back.

Show & Tell

I love this smile!!! We had a great day together exploring, having fun, and just being together.  We were home by 6:45 pm (YEP!!!) It was a full day.  I am now ready to sleep.