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.

Third Set of Wisdom Teeth

Ryder was ready to have his wisdom teeth removed after me dragging my feet on setting up the appointment. He wasn't prepared for how fast they could get him in. So here we are 2 weeks later full of nervous energy and not sure about the whole IV.  Bright and early on a Thursday morning and home by 7:30.

He could climb in the Hummer.

We are headed home for him to sleep it off.

He survived the IV.

He was shocked to see that it actually happened.

He rolled over

and was out like a light.

I was off to get prescriptions and check in at work.

My phone dings!!

Hi Mom!!

We did get meds and a little food in him.

A whole lot more sleep.

Day 2

Not so angry looking and a little swelling.

But a whole lot of Hangry!!

Drive thru at Popeye's

Yes the man on the scooter was waiting as well.

After 10 minutes of no movement.

Backed out and headed home.

Potatoes & Gravy

Luckily I remembered that I had a package of instant potatoes.

Homemade country gravy.

These are the BEST!!

Not sure he is all with it if these are the best.

Day 2

A little more swelling

But still very Hangry.

Cream of Chicken Soup

and some KFC potatoes and gravy.

Not as good as your's.

Day 3

Chipmunk cheeks

The hangry is slowly going away.

Day 4

Looks really good with 

very little pain.

He survived and so did everyone else. This is one adventure towards adulthood that I am glad is behind us. Teething, walking, potty training, kindergarten, and wisdom teeth removal all milestones towards adulthood.  

Incoming Text Message

Note to self when a text message comes in with pictures of Ryder sitting in an unknown car. I should start to ask questions. I knew they were going to an estate sale of a local man who had passed away. Dave & Ryder are in heaven.

#1

#2

#3

I'm worried know

They all 3 made their way to our house.

Happy 4th of July

Ryder's driving skills are put to the test.

Can he back this down our crazy driveway to the garage.

Rylee found her dream car

in the same garage.

Your eyes are not deceiving you it is pink!

Test drive

After a little TLC it runs!!

However, you can run faster than it.

They bought it!

Wait a minute?

Shouldn't that be in the car and

not on the driveway?

We are officially full.

There is no more room at the Water's Garage.

Not sure what happens next with these cars. Stay tuned I am sure there will be future updates.