Pictures With A Story

More stories behind the pictures on my camera roll. I may be crazy with the variety of pictures but they are memories for sure.

A hawk in our backyard.

Enjoying the sun or stocking potential dinner.

Playing Catch

On the Arizona Strip

This is Pipper's favorite time of the whole week.

Team decorating contest at BON

This can get really competitive.

We didn't win but sure had fun together.

I think it looks pretty cool.

Love reading the newspaper!!

There are now 2 different one that come in the mail.

no subscription required.

Ryder thinks I am crazy but nothing beats getting your fingers dirty while

reading the latest.

Sleepy puppy.

Ranger takes over whatever he lays on.

Thanks Rylee for sharing.

Homemade jewelry

Courtesy of Ruston.

Fun memories that needing a space in the history books. Even better the randomness. Stay tuned for the next addition coming soon.

 

She Is Legal

Look who is 21 and legal!! Lucky for us she came home to celebrate.

Enjoy lunch with a friend.

Birthday scones

One of her favorite foods

Requested Peanut Butter Bars

Make a wish!!

Gorgeous!

Not sure how she got to this age. Time is moving faster it seems. We love this girl like crazy and watching her grow up has been a privilege.

A Proclamation

A major benefit working at Balance of Nature is attending classes each month from the Center of Self Governance. Over the past 3 years one week every month classes are available to everyone plus the public to learn how the government is structured and how we as citizens can become involved beyond the voting booth. I am learning that there is always more to learn and to be open to learning.

As a group we were given an opportunity to work together and use our voices for postivity after the Charlie Kirk assasination at UVU in Orem and then the suspect being from Washington and living under 5 miles from us. Tempers & negativity flowing all around us constantly. 

Our group decided we needed to step forward and put into action what we have been learned.

Our invitation for

everyone to join us.

Our words blown up

for the world to see and share.

Up close

It is much larger than we imagined.

My support!!

This is not their thing but were willing to come, listen, and support.

We had a flag ceremony, National Anthem, and a prayer. Then came the main event the reading of the proclamation. Each one of us took a paragraph and shared it with the group. There were about 50 people in attendance with members from the city councels, county commissioners, and even a member of the US House of Representatives. 

This was such a postive experience that we are eager to keep sharing this message with as many people that will take a minute to listen to our message.

If anyone would like a copy for yourself please reach out.

A Wicked Weekend

Rylee was headed North to visit Reganne for the weekend and attend a Wicked Event. Here are a few pictures from their fun weekend. They both look amazing.

Hi Mom!!

It looks like they had a great time at the event and with each other. It is great seeing them have fun together. Who knows what their next adventure will be but I do know that they will have a great time together.

Another Crazy Week

What do you do in your spare time? I take random pictures to remind me of the craziness that is going on around me.

Pieces of armor

You never know what you will find at a car show.

Memories of all full suits of armor in London.

Where are you Ryder?

In the chaos of the UT Tech campus.

It's raining again.

This time I was quick to get my plants out

for a shower.

Santa Clara Car Show

I can't keep up with this man.

He is moving fast through all the cars.

However, he can always talk details of what was there.

Rylee

End of summer party with friends.

The view was amazing.

Rice Krispie Treats

Courtesy of TikTok hack in the oven.

Followed the directions. They looked really good.

Were a little gooey right out of the oven.

Quickly turned hard and extremely crunchy.

A fun week to look back on. I have decided I can't make Rice Krispie Treats hack or not.  Let the craziness coming.

 

The Big 18!!

Ryder is officially an adult!! 

One handsome guy

Cookies for breakfast

They were a little wonky but good enough that he ate 

all that was on the plate.

How do you spend the day?

Going to Las Vegas to race cars with Kasen.

A little competitive

A couple of laps in

the rain & wind picked up.

Inside to play video games

until the rain stops.

The rain wasn't going to stop anytime soon.

Headed to lunch!!

BBQ joint in a strip mall under an I15 overpass.

Crazy decor

Yummy food

Ending our day.

Included looking at cars.

Looking back to 2007 and wondering if this tiny baby would ever grow up. Here we are and we did survive and thrived. Can't wait to see what awaits him over the next 10 years.

Remembering 9/11

I love the patriotism that St. George and Washington County shows each year for the 4th of July and again for Patriots Day.

Good crowd 

Great speaker & musical numbers

Field of Heros

Flag retirement ceremony

The ashes will be buried

at Tonaquint Cemetary

Love the sunset over the part.

Liberty Village

Groundbreaking for new building.

After a brief ceremony

We walked through the rows of flags.

Replica of the Liberty Bell

Gorgeous day

This has been a great couple of days of remembering our heros, listening to amazing speakers, and spending time with family.

Until next year!