Wednesday, December 24, 2025

Let's Start Celebrating

Sunday and the start of all the 4th of July activities here in Washington County aka "America's County". I wasn't sure how much celebrating we would be able to do this year with Reganne moving across the state. Grandma JeanAnn came down for the Sunday Patriotic Service has grown big enough for Tuacahn again this year.

Full program


Good crowd

Sportscaster Jim Kelly
Amazing speaker

Casey Elliot from Gentri 
Amaizng performance at the last minute replacement.

It was a great program and so glad that mom was able to come down for a short visit and enjoy it as well. This maybe the only event we get to attend this year. It was sure worth it.

Sunday, December 21, 2025

That's A Wrap!!

Of June...

Enjoyed these flowers
each day as we walked back and forth from Disneyland.
They also smelled amazing.
If you can overlook the homeless lady claiming to have a gun.

Loving the sunshine
in California Adventure

Where is Dave?
He didn't want to ride the swinging ferris wheel.
The lines were long so we opted for the other ones.

Fatal Injury
My purse hung by a thread until we got home.
It was a nice trusty cross bodybag.

Ryder trying out paragliding
He is making me nervous with his new adventures.

Yes that's my tooth
I didn't bit own on anything but was enjoying a bowl of 
light and fluffy popcorn. No kernals!!

Sunday food prep

FINISHED!!
Maybe enough for the whole week.

SkyWest Retiree's Dinner
So fun to get together and catchup.

We are ready for July and maybe a few new adventures.

Wednesday, December 17, 2025

Trying New Things


It's been a fun month of trying new things on our adventures.


Mickey Pretzel
Nice little break but not the best.

Chocolate chip cookie
from the same shop at Disneyland.
The pretzel was way better.

Bear River Raspberrie Concert
So good I ate the whole thing.

Parmesan Crusted Chicken
not new but Ryder begged me to meal prep it for him.
Not sure how it will turn out eating it during the week.
Isn't this called "leftovers"

3 meals ready!!

Need more vegetables?
Getting mine in for lunch.

Missed a picture of the best new food we tried was the Birria Tacos at Cocina Cucamonga Mexican Grill located at California Adventure. It was way too dark to get any pictures. This is a must try when visiting.

 

Sunday, December 14, 2025

Freshman Orientation

New adventures starting soon for Ryder. The required first step is Freshman Orientation with parents going one way and students going another. Am I really ready for this?

It's official!!
I have the name badge to prove it.
After an hour of listening to where places are located in town. To how to download the various aps to help homesick kids. I ducked out to check in with work with the promise I would be back before lunch.

Yum!!
I made it back in time to enjoy one of my favorite lunches.
Then we were off for 3 more classes of things available on campus.
It ended with a quick intro from the dean of the college of business.

Official school id.
Last stop the bookstore for all things UTech.
and get your school id.

Well, the countdown to August has now officially started. Hopefully, he will be ready.

Wednesday, December 10, 2025

Ate The Whole Bowl

Feeding the dogs is a new adventure every time. Piper glups her food down in a few minutes. While Dexter slower and is always alert for better option. If he waits too long Piper will clean up both bowls.

An added bonus in working for Balance of Nature is getting to try new products. Dr. Phytos Dog Food Topper is something I have been really curious about trying it. To make a long story really really short. I asked a question on a podcast about how the age gap between dogs should be treated. We talked about their health, eating habits, and general questions. I am giving it a try and giving updates on how they are doing.

Piper as usual gulps down her food.
Then I hear strange noises
of her bowl sliding on the floor.
She was licking her bowl so hard to get every last drop.
The bowl was sliding into the laundry room and back.

Dexter got busy with his food.
He didn't stop eating until every last drop was gone.

That is one clean bowl.

Ranger on the other hand
no Dr. Phytos.
He made a big mess and refused to eat.
He is either not hungry or he wanted the same stuff Dexter & Piper were eating.


This boy doesn't miss out on food.
Unless you are throwing it for him to catch.

This pony could be Ranger's cousin
with his long snout.

Funny ending to this story. Ranger cleaned everyone's bowls and refused to eat the regular dog food. Interesting observation and one the topper must be good. Watch for addition updates.

Sunday, December 7, 2025

Apartment Hunting

It's time for another road trip to Logan. The goal for this trip is finding Reganne someplace to stay for her next adventure. But first we need food.

Someone's feeling fiesty today!!

Maddox's is the place to visit for lunch.
My favorite was the rolls with rasberry butter.

The first place is across
the street from the school. The downside
there are railroad tracks between them.

We needed a break with some ice cream.
You must have Bear Lake Raspberries!!
I ate the whole thing.

It's official!!
Reganne will start school in August.

The trip was successful!! She found a place a little farther from campus without the train right outside her windows. Before you know it we will be moving her across the state. She has big adventures ahead of her.

 

Wednesday, December 3, 2025

The Rollercoaster

Mom, let's ride the Go Go Coaster? This is one ride I have never wanted to ride. Not only does it go upside down and sideways but really, really fast. Dave declined to go with him. I took walk over to the exit and noticed people of a certain age getting off. They didn't look too bad and nobody was carted off on a stretcher. I need to be more adventurous so here goes.

Before
and not a half bad picture.

Next in line.

Rylee standing by 
hoping that everyone survives.

I DID IT!!
and survived.
However, I won't be doing it again anytime soon.

Fun memory and one not soon forgotten. Lesson learned that you are never to old to try something new. Sometimes you have to get out of your way and enjoy. The best part is that I surprised everyone else.

Sunday, November 30, 2025

Senior Trip - California Adventure

Good Morning!! We are ready for another fun filled day in California Adventure.

Headed to the park
Homeless lady yelled at Dave & Ryder
claiming she had a gun. We quickly walked away and left
her still yelling.

Cars Ride
First ride of the day. To avoid the long line forming.
We quickly moved to the single rider line.

Fun Time

We found Mater

Matching Luigi shirts

Our influencer giving instructions
for a better picture.

New Avengers Land
We unknowly walked into a a street show.
Kind of lame.

Waiting for another show
for Spiderman.

This one was a little better
Until we figured out that all the flips and turns
were done by a robot of some sort.

Rylee & Riley


Let's ride the Pixar Pal Around Ferris Wheel
Who wants the moving gondola?

Not us!!
The wait was almost an hour longer.
We were starving and needed to pick up our Barilla Tacos (Amazing)

Headed out!!

It was chilly again or rather I was freezing. A quick stop for sweatshirt helped for the walk back. Not sure it was worth the $60 price tag. It did keep me warm. Everyone is tired and ready to maybe get some sleep.