Not Again

Just when you think the chaos will settle down. BAM!!

Major power outage

It's 103 degrees outside and I still need to get my 45 minutes of exercise in.

I head out for a walk around the neighborhood.

Ryder & Triana

playing checkers in our basement waiting patiently.

I joined them and read my book.

County wide blackout due to equipment failure.

Back on by 10:00.

Does the truck have a bulleyes

painted on it?

Oops!! The other driver sneezed and lost control of his truch.

It swerved into our lane.

Thank goodness 

for having wide tires.

Yep that's rubber from his tire down the side of the truck.

What the heck?

Taking down the shower curtian to wash it

and change the liner.

Disgusting!! Ryder whn do you plan on cleaning it?

You never told me too was his reply.

Scrubbed it down and making a mental note for next month

teaching session is required.

Good bye August and the ending of summer coming really quickly. I am praying that the chaos dials down in the coming months.

New Toys

What have Rylee & Ruston been up to?

New car!!

Cool key fob

is shapped like the car.

Girls lunch

at Bonrue Bakery

The added bonus Rylee driving in her new Porsch Macron.

So cute!

This picture is awful. Don't be fooled by it's size.

Plenty of room inside to get comfortable.

Happy Birthday Sywar!!!

They look innocent.

However, Indy ate too many treats

and was sick by the time they made it home.

Nothing better than seeing your children be successful an happy. Their smiles make every day life better.

Mom's Random Pictures Issue #7

Here we go with the lasted edition of random pictures.

Dave & Ryder working on the 

buggy. They have worked hard on this one.

Dave offers rides on Sunday afternoon.

It takes 15 minutes to go through the neighborhood.

Great gift

left at the front door of 

Grease Monkey.

Milch Haus Treats

Challenge friendly as well made with

honey, maple syrup, and cocoa nibs.

Yes that's a 64 ounce bottle of Stracatella Yogurt.

First day of school Picture.

Not sure why it hit me this year that

we no longer have anyone in school.

Informed that Ryder is in college and that doesn't count.

Finally! Rainy weather.

The virgin river is rising.

Reganne & Piper

Let's brush your teeth.

This lasted about 5 minutes.

She is not going for it.

Grocery shopping

with no bags to be found creates chaos.

Way too much work!!

Great weeks with the added chaos that seems to follow.

2026 90-Day Health Challenge

The challenge is finally here. Weird how when one ends I am looking for ideas to get me through the next challenge.  Here we go!!!

New recipe

Protien balls that are challenge friendly

and taste great. Lilly's chocolate is going to be the

lifesaver to get us through.

They didn't last through the day.

Ryder discovered sugar free didn't alter the taste.

The sweetners we can use are Honey, Maple Syrup (Pure), Stevia, and

Monk Fruit.

Another win

Costa Vida Chicken Baja Bowl

No refined or added sugar.

Plenty of lettuce & pico to help me

reach the goal of 9 daily servings of fruits & vegetables. 

Not challenge friendly!!

They were on sale for $1.49 a box.

They will help the family get through the challenge.

Mini Challenge

Before picture of fridge putting 

healthy food front and present.

After!!

I am ready for the upcoming week.

Grab and go baggies.

Helping me at the 3:00 witching hour each afternoon.

Doubled recipe

These lasted an additional day.

I need to either make a bigger batch or use

a smaller scoop.

Protien  Ice cream

Shared recipe made with peaches.

My attempt was strawberries in my fridge.

Yummy!!

This will be another to add to the growing list.

I thought I found the answer for no soda.

Fruit water at Fizz.

Raspberries, Limes, and water

Ugh!! It also has Raspberry Syrup!

Reganne & Dave found this version at Ross.

Hidden third ingredient Surcalose.

They were both disappointed that I wouldn't try it.

I will have to try a homemade version when the challenge is over.

Zuppa's Strawberries

Sugar Day or Worry Free Day that we get once a week.

Time to enjoy chocolate, soda, and not reading the labels.

Even better in 1st Place

for the day!!

It's going to take hard work and dedication to win this one.

The first 30 days are hard trying to adjust everyday life to reach each goal. I am hoping that I am prepared.

Hello!!

 August is here and it is still really hot. To beat the heat we headed to Milford for a car show. We dreamed of cooler temps and sunshine.

A few vehicles

cleaned up, parked, and ready for viewing.

This minis were

really cool and maybe even I could drive them.

However, the don't touch was clearly marked.

The buggy is looking great.

No, it didn't go to Milford with us.

Maybe next time.

Cookies

It has been hot enough to back cookies on

the dashboard baking while working out at 

the gym.

I could definitley go for this if we hadn't started the challenge.

Chocolate Salad

Dave & Ryder decided to try new protien drinks.

Ryder's response NO it tastes nasty.

Dave's response NO it takes like chocolate covered broccoli.

I returned them to Costco.

When asked what the reason was for returning.

They taste like a chocolate salad.

She laughed and replied that she had always wondered about them.

Healthy doesn't always equal yummy.

Hot busy week and we are only the first week. Let's hope that it cools down as we get closer to September.

Mom's Random Photos Issue #6

Let's get started with stories.

Extra Large Flag

Trying to find the perfect spot.

This is not it. Need to see all of it.

Lunch!!

One big problem that potato looks delicious.

But....

It was COLD and hard as a rock.

Sunflower

My first one from my porch garden.

This is pretty.

It makes me sneeze and my eyes water

everytime these little purple flowers appear.

Well, thrifting with Dave look what I found.

No price tag in site. 

A picture will do.

Dave has been working so hard

to fix the hole.

Ranger's nose seems to be growing

He justs wants to say Good Morning!!

Guessing that this belonged 

to Dexter.

It looks way to big for his mouth.

Off to the garbage!

I didn't keep the kids teeth so Dexter's are a no go as well.

As July winds down the heat is still HOT!!. School maybe starting in a couple of weeks summer is still here for another month. Bring on August and the dog days of summer.

Lagoon 2026

It's been a couple of years since our last visit. It's time to have some fun. My goal is not to throwup.

They are off with

me bringing up the rear.

Reganne & I's 1st ride

The Ferris Wheel!

Dang! I may not make it through the first ride.

She found the wheel to make us spin.

Next up..the dragon

and even more spinning.

I held it together.

Rattlesnake Rapids

I bowed out and watched in the shade.

Very Berry Dots

Nice and cold but not recommended.

The Sizzler

Reganne & Ryder were willing to it a shot.

Me however bowed out.

Last ride of the day!

Broke down with people running around inside.

Rescued, Reopened, and one last ride.

Had a little issue getting out.

Dinner afterwards

Pier 49 Pizza in Springville.

Amazing food and 

amazing service. Thanks Grandma JeanAnn!!

Great trip and I didn't embarrass myself or the kids. I hope they had even more fun that I did. It was an exhausing weekend.