Updating or Remodeling

Either word you choose means a whole lot of work. Reganne talked about updating her bedroom to a more grown up look and feel. Dave loves all things related updated, remodeled, or refreshed. Dave's eyes start to twinkle with excitement. Reganne eagerly starts cleaning out her room.

It's been a week

The room isn't empty but the garage is quickly filling up.

WOW!!

The room is cleaned out, painted, and ready to clean the carpets.

Dave & Ryder were anxious to get this knocked out.

Reganne had slowed down and they took over.

What should we name it?

My job was to rack the carpet before trying to vacuum.

It's crazy this all came from one person.

Looks good

Time to start the redecorating.

New furniture

What is in the box and why is it on the bed?

Who knew that you can buy a mattress

on line? Not me that's for sure.

I am not totally convinced.

WOW!!

15 minutes later ready for sheets.

Paint?

One thing I have learned over the past 7 years with teenagers.

That changing their minds is to expected.

I got a call to look at more paint. Reganne wasn't sure about the color and her plans.

She bought samples to try. She bought new paint and set out to do it her way.

Loved her taking control. The whole process drove Dave crazy.

She is ready to sleep there tonight.

Looks great

There is still work to do. I am eager to see

what she comes up with.

Ryder was feeling a little left out

He bought a new comforter for his bed.

I think I spotted new paint as well.

That adventure hasn't been tackled yet.

This adventure has been more fun that I thought it would. Strong wills aside, watching them develop their own personalities made this worth it. Hopefully, with them making the decisions will help keep their rooms cleaner. To much to hope for? Possibly, but it is possible.

Jump Into the Fun

Rylee & Ruston are off to Oregon to hang out with friends. That means Indy is hanging out with us.

I am not sure this is Rylee approved.

But every time I turn around there she is quickly getting any

crumbs before the other 2 can get any.

Another cookie adventure

I have heard about this store and how good it was.

Ryder & I decided to try it for ourselves.

2 Chocolate Chip

1 MMs Giant

1 Twix

The vote is in: Winner with a the M&M Giant. Closely followed by the Chocolate Chip.

These are definitely a buy again.

Ties do strangle!!

When all else fails to get the knot out cut it off.

Ryder getting ready for church put his tie on.

Trying to adjust it into the right position.

It wouldn't loosen instead it got tighter until he started to panic.

He would deny it but I could see a little tremble in his chin.

Scissors handy and a whole lot of determination we got if off him.

He is now down to 1 tie.

New recipe

No bake chocolate crunch bars.

Needs a whole lot more chocolate. This a definitely a maybe.

Courtesy of Rylee

Is it stuffed or alive? ALIVE!!

Beautiful!!

Love the scenery.

Let's hope Rylee and Ruston make it home without too many delays due to flying standby. Indy is patiently waiting each night perched on Dave's chair waiting for them to get home.

'Weekend Road Trip

Mesquite Motor Mania 2024 one large car show this weekend. Dave & I were alone in this adventure since Ryder was scheduled to work.  This show has more than just cars. 

A swap meet

Car parts

Our favorite's Raggedy Ann & Andy

We decided a picture was worth more

than actually better than buying them.

New beanie hats

Grandma JeanAnn could make a small fortune here.

I couldn't stop laughing at this sign.

This show is full of older men and women

sharing their passions with the younger generation.

Getting another closer look.

We came, saw, and enjoyed the sunshine. These shows will soon fade away as the car guys get older. We had better enjoy them while we can.

New Day, New Week, New Year

The new year is starting off with a bang!! We continue on in the craziness of every day life.

What is that in your ear?

A good size blackhead?

Do you ever wash your ears?

Nope!!

Let's have a refresher course on hygiene again.

Spring cleaning?

Nope! way too early. Reganne wants to redecorate

her room. One side effect is triple the laundry this week.

BON Lunch

Showing Ryder what he missed on Wednesday.

Yummy for sure.

WHAT!! Is snow and ice

greeting us this morning

Afternoon, it's still here.

It is definitely cold outside.

I smell green stuff.

Ryder & Dave flipped their first car.

They fixed Reganne's PT Cruiser and sold it!!

It was a lot of blood, sweat, and many tears. Also, a whole lot of studying.

The new year energy is flowing again. More adventures ahead.

 

New Year New Adventures

Rylee was off again for a new adventure. This time horseback riding in the snow.

Confidence

Saddled and ready to go.

They looks so peaceful

in the corral.

Making friends

Love her hair it is getting so long.

She had a great time and looks forward to many more adventures this year. I am looking forward to the many pictures she hopefully will share with me.

 

New Year Round Up

Or rather End of Year in Review! Which ever one sounds better it's the same story. Christmas cards haven't happened for a couple of years and this one was no different. I definitely need to plan better or stop procrastinating as Dave claims I do too much of.

Rylee, Ruston, and Indy

The newlyweds hit their one year anniversary in November. Rylee is working at SkyWest in the Flight Ops Dept.  Ruston is the general manager at Grease Monkey that shares the Costco parking lot. Their year has been full of travel, new hobbies, and a busy 1 year old puppy Miss Indy. Their future looks bright and we look forward to watching them grow.

We love the matching pajamas

Rylee & Ruston's Christmas Present to everyone.

Dave has been really busy this past year working IHC managing over 300,000 square feet spread out over three different areas. The good news is that it continues to grow. He is the ward clerk with the duties, meetings, and craziness that it entails. He is also busy with many projects around the house, garage, and outside. He is one busy guy! After 3 nasty bouts of Thrush he was finally diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes.  He has been amazing to watch tackle this life changing disease. In the process he has lost 30 pounds

Reganne our latest high school graduate in May. She decided to take advantage of a gape year and work hard to earn money for school. Her goals are becoming a Vet. She would love to learn about floral arrangements. She also changed jobs to get more hours and more money. She is now working for IHC in the Food Services Department. She was lucky enough get the perfect shift 4:00 pm to 2:30 am. Yep that's right 4 10s. She is definitely nocturnal. We love watching her turn into an adult before our eyes.

Ryder is in 10th grade at Desert Hills High School. The school year started off a little rocky moving from the new CT High School back to DHHS. He quickly found his stride and hasn't slowed down yet. His days usually consist of swim, eat, school, eat, work, eat, swim, eat, and finally sleep. Then shower and repeat. All the while maintaining his 4.0 for the 3rd year in a row. He works at Grease Monkey for Ruston and helps out where ever and how ever he can. Watch out world!! No telling what is in store for this boy.

As you can tell my days are full of keeping up with everyone. In my spare time I completed my first with with Balance of Nature. I love all that I am learning each day. Thankfully, they are patient with me with my writing skills, but my organization skills help make up for it. I am back in Primary teaching the 8 and 9 year olds which consists of 6 kids. They are teaching me something new weekly. I also have an amazing partner who teaches me as well. My side job of housekeeper is lacking lately but with the new year and spring cleaning will get me back on track.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

Watch for many more adventures this year.

 

Christmas Break

It's Christmas Break which means time to have a little more fun. We definitely tried.

Marshmallow Popcorn

Rice crispy treat mixture using popcorn instead.

Really yummy one bite and you are a goner.

They are a little wet.

More shared pictures from San Diego

Another version

They look a little warmer.

This boy is on an Invisalign Break.

Waiting for new trays to be made.

Last tray to be worn only at night as a retainer for about 3 weeks.

Pretty sunset!!

Ruston is high up in the air.

Boo!!

Did I scare you?

We are babysitting her while Rylee & Ruston are out of town.

When I'm in the kitchen so is she.

Hi!!

Do you have any snacks for me?

Oooh! there are crumbs!!

She is a little Hoover vacuum cleaner.

Here come trouble again.

This time to pester Dexter.

I am not sure is she wants to play or just pester him.

He finally snapped and she backed off at this for a little while.

New Year's Eve

Dinner!!

Ryder & My favorite meal.

Happy New Year!!

We are once again at the movie enjoying a nice break.

"Ferarri" the movie of course

Adam Driver & Penelope Cruz were amazing.

Happy New Year

From Rylee's extended family

This week has been fun to slow down and enjoy time together as a family. We are looking forward to 2024 and many new adventures.

Merry Christmas

Everyone was slow to wake up after a busy weekend. Dave & Ryder were first up and ready to start the day.

Merry Christmas Dave!!

There weren't many presents under the tree this year.

The main gift was our trip to Las Vegas.

Rylee, Ruston, and Indy

were ready for some presents.

Ryder was very happy.

Reganne gave him the wallet he had been begging for.

Snuggling with a new blanket

Ryder was anxious for Dave to try out his gift.

A new water bottle with a scent pod that 

makes your brain trick you into drinking more water 

that tastes like the smell?

Test run

Not sure how this will work.

Ryder giving a try.

Neither one is convinced that this actually works.

Maybe trying a different flavor.

New matching pajamas

for everyone.

Even monogrammed.

Christmas Breakfast

For everyone still awake.

Grinch pancakes

They are really green.

What color will our poop be if we eat these?

Maybe somethings don't need to be shared.

Afternoon Activity

A family movie time.

Not a bad movie but not a great one either.

It's now time to relax and enjoy the rest of the Christmas break. We are very blessed to have spent time with each other .