School Dance Time!!

Sadies is always fun being girl's choice and Brynn asked Ryder to be her date. They got a later start since they were all participating at the swim meet this morning. I have the pictures to prove thay had a good time.

Brynn & Ryder

Being silly

Cool Kids

Brynn, Ryder, Cody, Erma

Group photo

The boys

It was only a matter of time

before the games begin with this group.

Hang on tight!!

The pose

The girls

Cookie Monster

Fun stuff they did before the dance.

Everyone had a good time together. Until at the dance......

 

Stingrays Spooktacular - October 2024

It's another swim weekend and this time much closer to home at the WCCC. The kids are ready to swim, the officials are in place, and the starter is ready to call the first event.

All is calm for another

few seconds.

Hanging out

between warmups and cool downs.

Another group

Cheering for each other.

Everyone worked hard and had a successful meet. The energy can be felt inside, outside, and the stands. It's amazing to watch the athletes grow and progress at each meet.

Event #4    Mixed 13&O 100 Yard Breast    7th Place    1:12.31

Event #6    Mixed 11&O 200 Yard Fly    2nd Place    2:20.52

Event #12    Boys 13&O 200 Yard Free Relay    5th Place    2:00.52

Event #15    Mixed 200 Yard IM    3rd Place    2:10.84

Event #20    Mixed 11&O 200 Yard Breast    3rd Place    2:38.77

Event #30    Mixed 13&O 100 Yard Free    3rd Place    53.73

Event #32    Mixed 13&O 1650 Yard Free    1st Place    18:41.74

Event #50    Mixed 1000 Yard Free    1st Place    11:16.94

 

It's Somebody's Birthday

It's October 23rd so it must be Dave's birthday. It's been a task trying to get everyone together to celebrate. Between work, swim, crazy sleep schedules the party would have to wait until the weekend. I had class until 7:00 and decided to surprise Dave with Costa Vida for dinner. Surprise!! Rylee stopped by to say hi and stayed for dinner. Ruston was flying over head and would be landing soon. Ryder was headed home from swim. Reganne was home and awake. Now could I remember all six orders?

 

Best unplanned birthday party.

Dave was in heaven

having everyone home.

No birthday cake

Nobody seemed mind.

It was a great dinner planned or not celebrating Dave on his actual birthday. I couldn't have planned it any better.

Fall Break

Our Fall Break was spent mostly in Las Vegas at the pool of course. Emily & Rachel came down for a quick visit as well.

It's Jaxon's pday in 

the Philippines

It was great to see him and the rest of the family.

Reganne is asking for a new pet.

Nope!!

She is getting really good and catching and releasing all creepy crawlies.

Grease Monkey had lunch

provided by one of the guys. I asked them to share with me.

This is the plate Ryder brought home for me.

They were awesome!!

Round 3 of financial aid forms

This time around the school provided food.

I am definitely not ready for him to move away from home.

It's going to be another busy weekend full of swimming, school dances, and let's not forget about all the weekly prep that is needed to make it through next week. I am already exhausted.

2024 Sandpipers Pumpkin Invite

Has it been a whole year since we have heard "IT'S A PUMPKIN HEAT" well it has and we are back in Las Vegas. We are also so grateful that it's not 120 degrees. It's a balmy 75-80 depending on what time of day it is. It's time to swim.

Jimmy John's Signs

Love that each location has the same decor but with different signs.

I couldn't stop smiling with this. Guess where it leads you?

Carb loading 

What is going on with the line?

Early voting started today. 

This line was like this all day until the doors closed.

The election is 2 weeks away. Is this a good sign?

Olympic Swimmer..Katie Grimms

Amazing to watch 2 Olympians 

swimming side by side.

Our girls were able to swim side by side

Everyone was a little star struck.

Breaststroke

Ryder & Cody

In & Out for dinner.

While we drove home Ryder stayed with the Judd's for the night.

A little chillier today

All smiles for a quick team picture.

Ryder & Sebastian Wrona

These 2 have competed since 10 years old. 

He came to say goodbye to the team.

The kids have been working hard getting into shape for short course. They are on the right track.

Event #50    Boys 15&O 100 Yard Fly    23rd Place    59.37

Event #54    Boys 15&O 200 Yard Back    16th Place    2:09.49

Event #62    Boys 15&O 200 Yard IM    13th Place    2:08.63

Event #64    Boys 13&O 400 Yard IM    17th Place    4:41.12

Event #72    Boys 15&O 100 Yard Back    20th Place    1:01.12

Event #84    Boys 15&O 200 Yard Free    21st Place    1:55.74

 

Buckle Up

For another busy week full of new adventures. Please don't try to exit these adventures until Friday. You might miss something.

Free drinks

New business soft opening offering free drinks.

My first time trying chewy boba which isn't too bad.

Definitely coming back to try their other treats.

Where Am I?

My text fell flat. It was only 8:30 in the morning

and it felt like it should be much later.

Dropped Piper off at Petco for grooming. Dropped my car off

at Grease Monkey for an oil change.

Now waiting for the guys to finish up and off to work I go.

Amazing storm last night

Destroyed the decorations.

Dave did put things back together to look respectable.

ACCEPTED!!

This is getting way to real that Ryder could be

attending college in the fall.

This boy has a lot of choices to make.

Sourdough Discard Pizza

This recipe made 4 medium crusts.

Pepperoni for the win!!

Veggie for a semi win.

It was a yummy crust and really filling.

One round of dough left to try later in the week.

No time to rest we are headed to Las Vegas in the morning for a fun filled weekend of swimming. It's time to head to bed.

Weird Weekend

Who is ready for the weekend? That would be us for sure this weekend. Who would have guessed that would all change rather quickly. Check out the pictures that detail some of the weirdness.

Rylee & Ruston's fence

Damage done by a drunk neighbor who not only broke the fence but threw up on their lawn.

To make it even weirder he left his wallet by all the mess. Followed by

another neighbor telling them the whole story and repeating it to the police.

Broken window

Went to a baby shower and trying to roll up my window.

A loud bang!!

I jumped did I get shot or did someone throw a rock at me.

Neither one!!

Thank goodness it was only the window motor that broke. Now I only had to drive

home and tell Dave.

Halloween has arrived

Dang!! It looks good.

Dave was busy while I was gone.

Hey mom!!

Let's try Sweet Rolled Taco.

I'm broke so you need to buy.

Brownie Fudge Taco

Amazing, yummy treat for a Saturday night.

Sunday ride to Zion

Dave & Ryder went to Zion's on their motorcycles.

I stayed home and had an amazing nap.

How did we find time to accomplish this crazy weekend which also included cleaning, laundry, thrifting, and grocery shopping. We need Monday to come to relax. Hopefully, we survive it as well.

Happy Birthday Reganne

Reganne is no longer a teenager and officially an adult. Due to her work schedule celebrating her special day may actually take a couple of days. She also hates pictures so I have to act fast and run even faster so she doesn't delete them.

Breakfast request

Scones

We all love scones and conference weekend + a birthday request

makes them a must.

Sourdough discard roll recipe even better as scones.

Crispy on the outside. Light and fluffy on the inside.

Instead of birthday

Strawberry Short Cake

Homemade even is even better.

Birthday Girl!!

We even found time for a girls night to celebrate her special day.

We love you Reganne and are glad we were able to celebrate you with whatever time you had free. Here's to another year full of adventures, following your dreams, and most of all being a part of our family.

Crazy Week Highlights

Our weeks are anything but boring here are some highlights of this sunny week in October.

The Crust Club

Went to lunch with my team to try a new place.

Their chicken enchiladas, baked mac & cheese, roll, and a drink.

Carrol & Liz tried the chicken pot pie.

Everything was awesome!!

This is a must try when visiting.

What's in the grass?

A Grease Monkey bowtie

The only one to survive mud volleyball.

Surprised Ranger hadn't ripped it apart.

Meal Prep

My Sunday ritual getting ready for the week

ahead.

Done!!

Let's see how long this food lasts.

Weird thought my pictures are either swim or food. Do I need to broaden my horizons? Or find new hobbies? Either is true I need to branch out and find different subjects for pictures.

 Have a great week!!