Black Friday

It is Friday for sure but there isn't much shopping going on at our house. Instead it's time to get ready for Christmas.

Watch Out!!

Who knew that Rubbermaid storage bins could fly.

Neither Dave or I as we watched the new storage bins

fly out of the back of the truck.

Time to dodge the cars on the highway that in turn were

dodging the bins as they flew out.

Good news we only lost 3.

Christmas decoration

Go right along with the storage bins.

Empty them and then fill them back up.

I am exhausted just thinking about them.

Ranger snuggling down in the decoration.

He didn't want to move.

He could be a cute rather large ornament.

Love decorating!!

Dave found the cute flamingo hat.

It moves

or rather baubles back and forth.

Decorating can be exhausting we finished up before dinner. Now it's time to sit back and enjoy the twinkly lights and Christmas smells. Time to enjoy the holiday season. 

The Best Part of Thanksgiving

Is the food of course. Our house revolves around food. Thanksgiving only brings it out more than ever.  The morning starts off with doughnuts from Lins.

Deadly Doughnut

This one was so sweet I had to get rid of the frosting

in the middle.

A bowl of grated cheese

Reganne's contribution homemade mac & cheese.

She found the recipe on Tik Tok

She bought the ingredients and even shredded all that cheese.

Dinner time!!

Smoked turkey, mashed potatoes & gravy, stuffing, deviled eggs,

and fluff salad. I am sure I missed something it was all really yummy.

Mac & Cheese

Cheesy goodness!!

However, I think we made too much.

Many hands made awesome food.

Everyone finding seat before the music stops

A whole lot of leftovers

Time to clean up!

Well just like that!!

The clean up got a whole lot bigger.

I plugged up the garbage disposal with a few too may peelings.

Dave took care of the problem. 

The clean up is up to me.

All Done!!

Everyone is full. The kitchen is clean.

It was a successful day.

It's now time to relax and enjoy what is left of the day. Let's break out the movies and maybe popcorn?Tomorrow is another busy day.

 

4 Week Check Up

The last 4 weeks have flown by way to fast. It's time for a followup with the doctor. Amazing facts of the last 4 weeks he only missed 2 practices. Ryder hates to attend swim meets and not participating instead of being the gofer for the coaches. Technology is great his cast doesn't smell or show grease marks.

The cleanest cast you will

ever find. Disinfected daily.

Nervous with the saw so close

to his arm.

Next comes the plyers

cracking open the cast.

His hand looks really good

with only black dust not flaky skin.

Followup xray

The fracture is healing very nicely.

Brace for another 4 weeks.

He can't swim with it.

However, over the next 4 weeks to slowly reduce wearing time.

It was a great visit with very positive feedback. Word of warning to put avoid putting to much pressure on the wrist. No breaststroke or Butterfly for another couple of weeks. 

Next appointment is December 23rd.

 

It's A Swim Weekend

It's the weekend and it's going to be full of chlorine, kids, and service. Friday afternoon kicks off with a college swim meet "Trailblazer's Invitational" of course this is after work.

Warm up

There are alot of kids getting ready

to compete.

Saturday morning 

New meet and different pool

Welcome to SUU

and the CSC Thanksgiving Open

Ryder is competiting for the first time with a cast.

 I am officiating.

Relaxing poolside between events.

Nothing better than a whole lot of chlorine

and good friends.

Food drive @ Lins Marketplace

Fun to hang out with our team and receive donations.

One older lady was in tears because she couldn't contribute

due to fixed income. Gave her a hug and told her that her heart was in the right place.

Guess where?

Finishing off Saturday with the final session of the Trailblazer Invitational

The difference between meets?

College meet the boys all sporty their first mustaches. The girls were all tatted up.

I am tired all chlorinated and Ryder just plain worn out. It was a busy weekend for sure and the last swim meet before Thanksgiving. Let's enjoy the break.

Event #1    Mixed 100 Yard Free    55.71    4th Place

Event #16   Mixed 50 Yard Free    24.05    2nd Place 

Not bad times with a cast. Note you can't be DQ for swimming with a cast. It doesn't give you any advantage. We had to look this up in the USA Handbook.

 

R & R Update

It's time for a Rylee & Ruston update. What have they been up to? Check out these fun pictures. 

Ruston's new project

a dog house for Miss Indy & Ranger

There are now walls and a door

All done under the supervision 

of Miss Indy.

Looks like it's

ready to move in.

Getting ready for Christmas

Rylee awesome decorating job.

Fun time with family

in the backyard.

Miss Indy & Dr. Jake

A fun photo shoot 

Indy loves to pose for the camera.

I love when the kids share pictures with me. They make me smile and beam with pride to see how they are accepting challenges and turning them into successes. Stay tune for more updates.

Jubilee of Trees 2024

Not sure how it snuck up on us but it's that time of year again. Plus it's employee night so what's not to enjoy. One minus all the kids were busy with work or swim it was just Dave & I.

I love the ballon arrangement

It amazes me that balloons can still be fun

in a formal setting.

DHHS FFA Tree

I am amazed at the attention to detail.

Another angle

still so much fun

This one is another favorite.

It maybe the red toy truck 

that is decorated just like many pictures that

are always around during Christmas.

You know the ones!

Better angle

Still fun.

A little hot chocolate and cookies arranged to attract all the tiny hands tonight. This still hasn't returned to pre-COVID years still making time to visit kicks of the holiday season.

Random Picture Weekend

These random pictures show what a crazy weekend we usually have between swim meets, thrifting, and new recipes that I make Dave & Ryder suffer through. 

Friday Night Meet

Ryder & I both timing.

One more week before his next checkup.

New recipe Chicken Spagetti with Rotell Tomatoes and real cheese

I refused to spend $10 for a brick of Velveeta.

It was yummy but made way too much.

2 thumbs up from Ryder & Dave but only make 1/2 so there isn't any leftovers.

Saturday thrifting

Who doesn't love Raggedy Ann & Andy around

the Christmas tree.

That would be Rylee of course.

Maybe a little poking for a laugh.

2 person ugly sweater

Could this win us a prize?

No selling Dave on wearing it with me.

It also was good for a laugh or 2.

Little Valley 4th Ward Primary

When we had a large primay with a lot of personality.

Love these kids.

4th Grade Utah History Project

Made by Rylee

Found it in her old closet. All that hard work

I couldn't just throw it away. Yet running out of space for all

the kids hard work.

This picture will have to be enough to at least remember.

Well we survived another week of random adventures. We are all hoping for peace and quiet in the really near future.