Swim Wars & Swim A Thon

After the Golden Goggles Banquet it means it's time for fundraising.  Ryder has always been eager to get out there.  This year was a little rough with most people out of town or not home in the evenings after swim practice.  He did make his goal just in time for the swim a thon.

Sign in started at 4:00 at WCCC there weren't many kids this year.  Oops my mistake by they all came in after us.  Ryder always has to be there early.  The swimmers were ready to get started.  The timers were trying to find a comfortable spot without getting to wet.

The whistle blew and they were off.  Ryder & I can't agree on how far they had to swim.  To him it felt like 5 miles.  I think it was closer to 2 miles.  He did take a few breaks to answer questions and win a few prizes.  Then it was back into the pool and complete more laps.    He completed and was tired, hungry, and a little angry that I let his towel wet.

Dinner break and then time to party....

Dunking Tank

Ryder's up

Missed...

and he is down!!!

They had fun dunking each other and chasing each other around the pool.  Ryder had a suit malfunction and we called it a night.  We didn't do the Lock In Lights Out this year since I had all my service hours in.  Ryder was exhausted and ready to crash into bed.

2019 Iron Man

A week after being crowned they new royalty have their first assignment the Iron Man.  They were going to be at the end to present the winners with their medals.  First up was a get to know you breakfast at Black Bear Dinner.  There was a little girl that was fascinated by their crowns and wanted a picture with them.

Cute Girls
and budding friendships.

Onto the Iron Man and to find their spot.  It's still early so more time for more pictures.  Rylee only shared the ones she thought were good of all of them.

The Girls & Mayor Pike

This will probably the first of many photo ops with him.  They were finished by noon.  She had a few good stories to share.

The Contract
&
List of events

It's going to be busy summer full of parades, country fair, and maybe a few things thrown in.  I am looking forward to watching them grow this year.

Graduation Day!!

We were invited to celebrate Jacy & Spencer's graduation from SUU on May 3rd.  There was a full day of activities and we made it to the final ceremony.  The parking lots were so full with not only cars but people running in every direction to meet up with their groups.  Lucky for us Blake was watching for us.  We found awesome seats with a full view of the stage.

Empty of graduates.

Can we find their names?
It took a little while.

Love those smiles
and
they worked hard.

Getting her diploma

Where did 4 years go?

We were so grateful we could be there and applaud them for all their hard work and dedication.  Their new adventures are waiting for them.  We only hope that they don't move to far way.

Awesome April

April has been a crazy busy month full of new adventures.  There are a more snapshots into the windows of our craziness.  

Mom makeover
courtesy of Reganne.
Her one complaint is that my hair is way to short to
do anything with.

School picture making a recycling project.

Crazy heels for the pageant.
We were really lucky that they fit.

Completed project

Give Me Liberty Achievers
All their hard work and a lot of memorization.

First Aid Merit Badge
Hands on session
Thank you Sis Seegmiller

5th Grade
Math in the Dark.

All the contestants!!!

Selfies!!

This has been an exhausting month.  It has also been a truly amazing month with so much growth, strength, and of course smiles.  We will march in to May willingly and happily.

2019 Golden Goggles

SUSA Swim Team's year is coming to an end.  It's time to celebrate having a successful year.  This year it was held at the WCCC inside where it should be warm.  However, everyone jumped the gun this year and turned on the A/C in preparation for warmer weather that hasn't truly arrived.

Let's eat.... then the awards & recognition.

Listening to the coaches.

IMX Certificate
+
Scholar Pin

Ryder completed both IMX Courses one for long course and one for short course.  He also earned his Scholar Pin for earning 4's for 5th Grade.  He worked really hard this year on learning all the skills he needs to move up to his new team Royals 1.   We wish him good luck with his new team and the new year.

The Morning After

The adrenaline hadn't worn off yet she headed off to the Avengers End Game Movie that started at 11:30.  Would the adrenaline wear off before the end of the movie?  She made it home in one piece by 2:30 and crashed soon afterwards.  

Dave & Ryder cooked up an amazing breakfast of bacon, eggs, and pancakes.  Everyone was starving and ready to talk about last night.  Ryder then demanded that we check out her gift bag, crown, and maybe even take the for a test wear.

My cupcake is smashed

Where did the crown go??

Found it!!!

It wasn't a dream but our new reality.  Let's all relax today and and catch our breathe.  The breathing will become optional once she receives her schedule of appearances & projects for the next year.

The Big Day

Pageant Day finally arrived.  All the blood, sweat, and a few tears were all going to be worth it.  I had made too many trips to Walmart for last minute things that were a must for everything to be perfect.  First up was the Interview with the judges.  She was prepared and eager to get started.   Afterwards the girls had about and hour to finish their hair, makeup, and any last minute alterations.  Dinner was 5:30.

On the run again
with a flip of her hair she was gone.
Thank you Julie for making her hair perfect.

Show Time.....

Electric Theater
The tiny theater was filling up with families and friends.

Production Number

Evening gowns
Bad lighting or bad photographer??

The questions have been answered it was now up to the judges to make their final decisions.  The first award was the Directors Choice, followed by Community Service, and then Miss Photogenic.  Rylee was awarded the Miss Photogenic Award.  It was finally time for the final awards of the night. 

New St George Royalty
Rylee won 1st Attendant

Support from her Laurel Group

Love that amazing smile.
Flowers, Banner, and crown

Rylee & Grandma JeanAnn
We are so glad she made the trip down
to share this magical night.

Brother & Sister
Smiling!!!!

It was a great night full of excitement and magic.  This year is going to be full of new and exciting adventures for her.  We are so proud of her!!!  She successfully completed something that has terrified her for years.  She worked through her anxiety to compete, smile, and show everyone that she was having fun.  The is just the first step on her way to her amazing future.  You maybe looking at the future President of the United States.