Visitors

There is nothing better than having visitors stop by. 5 minutes, 5 hours, or even 5 days we are here for you.

Great lunch and visit

with my sister Sharai.

Guess who is back for a visit?

Miss Indy & Ranger

Piper was so glad they came over. However, Dexter wasn't as excited.

Rylee & Ruston

checking out this BMW that came to town for a visit.

This boy ix exhausted

after visiting his friends.

Miss Ava and her jewels

Destiny & Ava came to visit for Sunday dinner.

Found these jewels while cleaning the storage room.

Elmo needs new batteries

Thank you Ryder!!

Dave & Ava

Painting together

Dave was extra reactive in making a garbage bag dress

to keep her clothes clean.

Always remember that we love visitors. No need to call ahead. Drop in to say hi, eat, and have a great time catching up.

Hello March!

It's a beautiful day for the beginning of March. Spring is one season in Southern Utah that is very unpredictable. The weather can and will change weekly, daily, and even hourly if you are lucky. 

Perfect day for a motorcycle ride.

Dave & I sent to LaVerkin for lunch.

The old wagons bring back memories

of growing up and spending time on the farm

with Grandpa & Grandma Johnson.

More memories

Dexter trying to figure out where the jungle gym went.

It was well loved by kids & dogs alike.

It has become a safety hazard and had to come down.

Yep, that's snow!!

Not much stayed on the ground but the change

is real from a couple of days ago.

Let the spring begin and all the fun that it entails. Don't pack away your winter clothes just yet.

Another Month Wrap Up

February is in the books and it went by really fast. Sharing the final photos of the busy month.

The dogs are barking like crazy.

I headed outside to see what actually was going on.

Surprise!!

A big beautiful balloon.

Time to go inside.

Grand Puppies

and they are picture perfect

I am convinced that Rylee has some magic to get them both to sit still for pictures.

Weather station

showing something really rare.

It's the same temp outside as inside.

Not sure if either is correct.  It looked cool.

Goodbye February and hello March!! 3rd quarter is ending for Ryder only 3 months before school is out.

 

2025 CSC Final Countdown Meet

It's the last club meet of the season and it's in Cedar City. Ryder is ready to give it his all and hopefully get another qualifying time for Zones next month.

All is quiet..at least for now.

I brought my veggies

still going strong in the challenge.

Getting ready for his event.

I'm on the other side of of the pool.

I get the turn end tonight.

Ryder & Coach

Advice, tips, and tricks shared to improve preformance.

Someone is starving

That is a big hamburger

We had a great time!! Watching great swims and kids having fun together. The officiating can be hard standing there in one spot for 3 hours. What makes it fun is hanging out with all my friends.

Event #6 Mixed 13&O 50 Yard Fly    27.28    1st Place

Event #12    Mixed 200 Yard IM    2:13.44    2nd Place

Event #14    Mixed 13&O Yard Free    53.57    1st Place

Event #25    Mixed 11&O 400 Yard IM    4:50.90    3rd Place

 

Food Challenge

The 90 Day Challenge is in full swing! This time around I am looking for new recipes that instead of granulated sugar use honey or maple syrup instead. Is possible to things Dave can eat and Ryder & I enjoy eating.

Pancakes

Really flat and zero taste.

FAIL!!

Popcorn!!

Love this new microwave Colonel Popper just kernals, add the lid, 2 minutes

WIN!!

Perfect for all of us.

Add butter, salt, and date sugar makes it even better.

Garden salad 

Added bbq chicken, bacon, and egg add the protien I need.

FAIL!!

Dave & Ryder don't like this one.

Pancakes again

Keep your fingers crossed.

So much better and a whole lot fluffier.

Sweetner is a little maple syrup.

WIN!!

Dave's sugar didn't spike, Ryder ate 4.

I sprinkled a little date sugar for added sweetness.

The challenge is real in trying to cook healthier but still enjoy the things we all like. I am still on the hunt for more recipes. Feel free to share your favorites.

Random Stories

It's a bird! It's a plane! Superman?

Nope! A SpaceX rocket from miles, miles away.

It looked so much closer.

Love the little resin characters that we have started hiding them

around the office. Our new fun thing to do is little gnomes for the holidays.

This is for Valentine's Day. 

Poor little hummingbird

outside cold and wet.

Thank goodness Reganne didn't try bringing it inside.

How long will Ruston stay clean?

Not long with him wrestling with Ranger. 

Who is a giant swiffer that attracts dirt like a magnet.

What the heck is that?

Dexter lost another tooth. We may need to find him puppy dentures

if he continues this way.

That is fun to share the random pictures I find on my phone. Even crazier that I took them in the first place. Maybe I a little crazier than I thought.

Mischievous Sister

What is a mom to think when you get a text with one of your kids with a glint in her eye and her brother's debit card in her hand? First thought was to panic!! Second thought was to call her and ask what was up. Then the explanation popped up.

Shhh guys  don't tell Ryder but I found his debit card and I'm about to go on a shopping spree (ps lmk if you guys want anything)

This boy needs a new wallet and possibly a padlock to keep it close.

Rylee..Yesss let me send you my Amazon link!

Ryder was a good sport and didn't freak out. They make me crazy when they poke at each other and never stop. All is good until some one starts crying.

Please tell me that this is normal between siblings before I go crazy.