Time SUSA Time Trials

Special invite Monday morning meet final time to qualify for championship meets in the coming months.  It's also a holiday weekend. Rise and shine to chlorine let's get the show on the road. I was surprised when Ryder announced he was going so of course we were off. Brought my official clothes but not needed after all. Instead I was going to time since there was only 4 and you need 8.

Stretching before warmups

Love these kids!!

All singing the Star Spangle Banner together.

They work hard, play harder, and they stand together always.

No official times to report at this final meet. The computers, clocks, and timing pads all were having issues. This turned into a much longer meet than promised. Time for lunch and back to work for me. No qualifying times for Ryder this year.  He plans to keep working hard and making it next year.  Or long course is coming and more hard work.

Fun Times

It's time to party!! It's Super Bowl time.

Love Blake's t-shirt

It's going to be an exciting game.

Yummy food 

for everyone to enjoy!

Grandma JeanAnn on a trip to visit

Uncle Murrell.

Sharing a fun picture of the siblings + 2.

Thanks Jesse for taking care of the rowdy group.

On the look out for these pants.

However, need a smaller size for Ryder.

No luck so far.

Trying something new.

Walmart cashier sharing his opinion of a great new treat.

He even found one for me to try.

Good but won't out do the original.

Deal of the week.

I have been looking each week during our thrifting trips

for a jean jacket under $20.

FOUND!!

Gap Denim Jacket with multiple pockets for $8.00

Patience paid off!!

Nothing like hanging out with family, friends, and setting goals. What should we do next?

Boys Trip

Son like father, 2 peas in a pod, the apple doesn't fall too far from the tree, and any other phrases that describe a father & son team. This is never more true than Ryder & Dave. They both love anything with wheels and the thrill of looking for great deals. Ryder found one in Phoenix.

Road Trip to pick up his first purchase.

Look Mom!!

Beautiful rainbow

on the trip home.

They made in home.

All 3 off them!

Ruston helping check everything out.

Everyone trying to assess

First order getting some gas.

Letting Dad drive might not be such a good idea.

He might want to keep it.

They are off!

Small problem

Where do you put the gas in?

After a few attempts they found right on tip

just pressing down. It popped right up.

They had a great time together on a 24 hour trip. The adventure is just getting started with flipping cars. Watch for updates on this new venture.

A New Month...February

Not sure how we got to February but here we are.  

Love getting random pictures with this beautiful smile.

It's not perfect.

Rylee is ready to suffer again for a sake a beauty.

Hopefully the 3-4 months go by even faster.

It happened again!!

Ryder being invited to Preference

Not sure where Sophie got the socks from.

Ryder's response

Dang!! I can't get the picture to move the right way.

Only 2 dances left in the school year.

There is never a dull moment or a slow one in our family. Stay with us for new challenges this month.

 

Have You Ever...

Tried anything new? Tried something different? or tried a new adventure?  We stepped out of our comfort zone for just a little while. Not sure if it was all successful, but it was fun to see what happens.

Brookies?

One of my primary kids talked about a yummy treat that her older sister made.

I though I knew what I was doing and it sounds yummy.

No recipe?

Failed attempt with the brownie on top and not cooking all the way through.

It could be a success if you like doughy brownies

Not to pick up after your kids?

This also wasn't much of a success.

Ryder couldn't understand why I was going crazy about his blankets thrown on the floor.

We are still working on this one.

Ever wondered where your sacrament cups

come from?

If you ave in our ward wonder no more.

This is what a years worth looks like.

They are heavier than you would think.

It's a crazy foggy morning 

in St George.

Driving to Hurricane was what driving in the clouds

would be like. Hurricane was blue skies with fluffy white clouds.

By noon the fog was gone.

Yummy lunch

I'm not usually very adventurous with vegetables.

I had to share with Ryder what he was missing today.

Fish Wednesday is always a winner!!

Heart Attack!!

Dave's supervisors love him.

They really like to surprise him and maybe make him squirm a little.

Everyone should try to new things and new adventures once in a while. It's surprising what you might like and even enjoy. Be adventurous!!

Stingrays Snowmelt Classic 2024

Here we are the final regular meet of the short course season. This has been a weird season and it is weirder by the minute. After this meet it's onto championship season. Ryder is so close to qualifying let's s see what he can do.

New style of picture

I need new angles of swim pictures.

What did you say? I can't hear you.

Ryder & David

They have competed against each other since they were 9 years old.

One swimming at SHAC and the other at WCCC.

Then worked out along side each other the past 2 years on the

Nat D Team. This is their last meet together. David graduates from high school in May.

This was their first time.

March 2018 at Short Course Age Group Championships.

Look how they have grown up?

Time has flown bye!!

It was a good meet giving balance after super fast times in San Diego. Most coming back to reality to home times.

Event #5    Mixed 13 & O 50 Yard Breast    2nd Place    32.99

Event #7    Mixed 13 & O 100 Yard Back    4th Place    1:02.55

Event #12    Mixed 13 & O 50 Yard Fly    9th Place    26.67

Event #20    Mixed 13 & O 100 Yard Free    2nd Place    55.13

Event #24    Mixed 13 & O 100 Yard Fly    4th Place    1:02.64

Event #30    Mixed 13 & O 50 Yard Free    8th Place    25.53

Good times but still just a little short. Hard work will get him there next year. Here comes long course around the corner in April.

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.