Almost Summer Time

Way too many activities to start summer break. I was ready for it to warm up and be outside enjoying the fresh air. 

Stingray's Invite 2023

A long course meet in a short course pool.

I officiated, Ryder was at work.

Sunday Dinner

Requested by Reganne

Oven Lasagna, I do believe it turned out very yummy.

New roll recipe & Oreo Rice Krispie Treats

Both also turned out pretty good.

Must try Crumble Cookie

Lava Cookie with gooey center

Very rich but definitely would by again.

Add a little ice cream a definite treat.

Reganne's out of town

I told her I would try my carpet rake in her room.

I did get a couple handfuls of hair.

Sunday dinner 

Rolls where good but not ones you can eat a day later.

Maybe I should try writing a food blog.

Muddy Buddies

A great finger dessert of the night.

Didn't last much longer.

Next weekend is another swim meet time to get the house cleaned, laundry done, and then relax.

Everyone Is Traveling Besides Me

Summer is here and the travel bug has bitten a couple members of our family. It's Rylee & Reganne who with their friends are off on adventures.

Rylee is off to Paris

It looks like she is having fun

I know she saw the Eiffel Tower and Mona Lisa

A whole lot of culture in 24 hours.

Piper knowing Reganne is leaving.

If only she could figure out how to get inside.

Wonderful views

Near Yellowstone

WOW!!

I could use a dose of this.

The girls out shopping

for supplies.

Hole in One

The perfect breakfast

Courtesy of Reganne

I am so glad they are being adventurous and I am also jealous since I am at work or home taking care of business. The house is quiet with both of them out in the world.

Change of Seasons and Month

Could we finally be moving into Summer at the end of May? The answer to that question is still unknown.  I am looking forward to a more relaxing summer this year. No idea if that can be accomplished or not. 

Finished Kitchen Project

Deep cleaning from top to bottom.

Pruned and repotted

My jungle

Baby shower for Kenzie

First Harry Potter themed party.

Breakfast with Grandma

Rylee to a quick weekend trip to visit Johnny & Gavin.

She found time to also visit Grandma JeanAnn.

It has been a crazy busy month. It definitely time to warm up and be outside. It will also be nice to slow down a little.

SUSA Sizzlin' Summer Invite - May 2023

New name for the Memorial Swim Meet held each year. This year is a whole lot larger with 10 teams attending with a whole grundle of kids in tow. Thank goodness we are off Monday to give everyone an extra day to rest up.

Friday night was crazy.

I officiated in a new position Lead, Lag 15 Meter

Tried new food from Chick Fil Lay

Chicken Ceaser Wrap

Definitely going to try this one again.

UTU Long Course Pool

The funniest thing to watch is new swimmers getting

a good look at the pool. Then they realize that is how far they have to swim.

New comers were ready to leave. It is very intimidating.

Look at all the ribbons.

These are for the 10 & younger age groups.

They are a good incentive to the younger swimmers to keep working hard.

It was a great meet for all our kids to participate in. Most of the teams only come for this meet so it is a good challenge for everyone. 

Event #1  Mixed 11 & Over 400 Meter IM  2nd Place 5:33.46

Event #5  Mixed 13 & Over 100 Meter Free, 19th Place, 1:03.56

Event #7  Mixed 13 & Over 100 Meter Breast, 12th Place, 1:22.64

Event #15 Mixed 13 & Over 200 Meter Free, 17th Place, 2:23.37

Event #18 Mixed 11 & Over 200 Meter Breast, 6th Place, 2:58.05

Event #21 Mixed 13 & Over 100 Meter Back, 11th Place, 1:13.67

Event #26 Mixed 15 & Over 200 Meter Back, 9th Place, 2:38.84

Event #28 Mixed 10 & Over 100 Meter Fly, 20th Place, 1:15.47

 

Graduation 2023 Part 2

Official Program

Here they come

There she is !!

Walking across the stage.

Cap Toss!

A very appropriate song

to play as graduates find their families.

Sisters

Forever and always!!

Grandma JeanAnn

Wouldn't have missed this special time.

Family picture 

Next time remind me to have them move closer.

Reganne & Friends

Sneaking a picture before

her friends come and find her.

Love the footwear

at the very least her feet don't hurt.

Ryder with swim friends

They were coming to support other swim friends graduating today.

Rheta, G, and Reganne

Their families really showed their love for Reganne.

Hey, Reganne!!

You got ripped off. There is not a diploma in here.

Official Diploma

Turned her gown and got one of the most

important documents of her life.

Family dinner at Hu Hut

Great lunch to end the morning.

It's official Reganne is a 2023 graduate from Desert Hills High School. She worked hard to meet all the requirements necessary. We love her so much. Can't wait to see what her journey will be like. We support you in your many adventures.

Graduation 2023 Part 1

Let's go back to Sunday with seminary graduation at the stake center. This is something new for us to celebrate her achievement. Rylee didn't have an official graduation due to COVID.  Our stake had over 50 graduates.

Love that smile!!

We are so proud of you.

Graduation Announcement

designed by Reganne

Heart Attach courtesy

of our young woman of the ward.

They also placed this sign in our yard.

She is head for the school.

Bright and early to be at the school at 7:30.

Doesn't she look amazing!!

I couldn't get her slow down at home.

This picture is much better with all her lei.

Head into the gym to line up.

Oops!

I still have her medallion.

Where o where is Reganne?

Found her actually behind me sitting with her friends.

Stage looks great

A little bright the sun is shining bright at 7:30

on the football field.

Another COVID change.

Graduations at 8:00 a.m. before it get too hot.

On the football field with plenty of fresh air  for everyone.

We see activity on the stage.

It must mean the graduates are close.

The graduates should be here any minute. I can't wait to see them all walk in together.