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!!

That Ship Has Sailed

Ryder's decided to do high school swim this year. Well to swim he needs to have a sports physical. I am a bad mom and missed getting one last year. What are the chances of getting this taken care of in 2 weeks. We must be living right his appointment is 2 days before the deadline. Of course this was to easy they called and needed to change his appointment to the day after the deadline. I found out after calling the athletic secretary and found out the deadline wasn't the final one. They need the paperwork in the next week. 

I felt lucky but Ryder wasn't so sure. He has begged, pleaded, debated, and even demanded over the past 4 years not to get shots. He is definitely my child in hating to get shots. This is all he could talk and think about since the appointment was scheduled. When asking Dr. Twiggs if he could delay those nasty things for another year. The answer was Nope, that ship has sailed. Thank goodness the medical assistant was good at giving them. He only complained about one of them.

All done!!

Reward a Snickers Bar

Work those arms!

Also, finish your candy bar so we can get lunch.

All the nerves worked up and appetite

He devoured lunch in under 10 minutes

Look was we found!!

A grease monkey bowtie from Mesquite.

Amazing what you can find at Rylee & Ruston's house.

Everyone is exhausted after that doctor's visit. Ryder's arm was sore for a week. A Snickers won't be enough of an incentive for another shot. It's going to cost me.

Check In!!

It's been another crazy week with everyone going different directions. It's time for a family check in send a picture to share.

Rylee's out of town celebrating with friends.

In addition to getting a haircut.

A nice fancy salon.

Relaxing with Reganne

They do like each other unless Ranger gets too wild.

Goodbye to the Nova

Dave & Ryder sold it with plans towards the future.

What the heck is $99.99

O Heck No!!!

We have enough spiders & bugs trying to get inside.

She doesn't need to buy more.

Guess who is going to Sadies?

That would be Ryder.

He needs to find a fun way to respond.

Mr Ranger with his food dish.

He wasn't willing to wait any longer for dinner.

He brought the dish to me.

Sunday baking.

Can you say yummmmm!!

Texas Sheet Cake Cookies and Brown Sugar Caramel Sauce

Both new recipes and both turned out amazing.

The caramel sauce is perfect for dunking apples in it.

Saying goodbye to September and hello October. Which means the holidays aren't too far away. I need to find a pause button for a couple of days and catch my breathe.

 

It's A Crazy Week

I just can't help sharing the some of the craziness that seems to be catching. Buckle up and enjoy the ride or maybe nightmare. You be the judge.

Thrift store find.

Early birthday present for Reganne.

Hopefully, she will put them to good use.

Rylee's kitchen window

Good job at her latest DIY project.

Ranger found this lid

that Ava had been playing with.

He has really sharp teeth and punched several holes in it.

Big Boy needs more toys.

Sunday Dinner

Tried new way to cook potatoes.

Needed more seasoning per Ryder

WOW this picture brings back memories.

Dave confirmed not our old truck but it sure looks like it.

Hoping everyone is having a much calmer week. Maybe mine wasn't as crazy as it felt. I need a nap.