2023 UT HAST Fall Back Splash

Time once again to head to American Fork for the swim meet hosted by HAST.  The club swimmers are split up between high school meets across the state and this one.  Our numbers are fewer but team spirit is just as big. It's time to swim, work hard, and of course have fun.

Find a spot to sit up camp.

Eating or checking his Invisalign??

He does need to eat more.

Take your marks....

Ryder is fascinated with

Uncle Randy & Aunt Janelle's dogs

Chaweinees? not sure of the spelling

They are so cute.

Helping Grandma JeanAnn

Time for Christmas Village setup.

Team work makes for quicker setup.

Dinner at T-Bone

How many years have we drove by and never stopped?

Way to much food for 3 people.

It was definitely a winner.

Great customer service.

Ryder replacing the wipers on the Monte Carlo

Raining + wiper blades that fell apart = Walmart stop for new blades in Payson.

We had a great trip spending time at the pool, helping Grandma, and saying to goodbye to Brinton as he leaves to serve his mission in Oregon. 

I am always amazed that we can go to American Fork and not see anyone that I know. Maybe someday I will. 

Event #1    Mixed 19&U 100 Yard Back    6th Place    1:01.97

Event #7    Mixed 19&U 50 Yard Breast     2nd Place    32.75

Event #11    Mixed 9&O 500 Yard Free    4th Place    5:35.29

Event #12    Mixed 11&O 200 Yard Breast    9th Place    2:39.12

Event #16    Mixed 19&U 50 Yard Back    5th Place    29.50

Event #21    Mixed 13&O 100 Yard Free    10th Place    55:18

 

Just Another Week

I'm beginning to realize that our life is just plain crazy most of the time. This week has been no different it's full of adventures.

2nd date to Sadie's 

He was also the driver for his group

He claimed he had a good time. However, the all day thing is not his thing.

As requested my homemade snicker bars.

Once made everyone disappeared.

So much for everyone's favorite treat this week.

Ryder made high honor roll

for 1st Quarter.

A family treat?

Had to stop and read the message in sharpie.

These are dog treats you weirdos.

Courtesy of Reganne

Look really close

Dexter go a haircut and he was a little cold.

Crazy Piper got one as well.

Everyone survived the week except for Dexter. It has really cooled down he sat shivering. We dug out his coat and a few blankets to keep him warm. No more haircuts until spring.

Birthday Trip

Ryder planned a trip to Las Vegas to attend Mecham Auto. Ryder had it all planned and was ready for execution. The added bonus was missing school for the day. They were headed out bright and early.

Do they look ready for

and adventure?

WOW!!

There a whole lot of cars.

They made it home in one piece and without a new car. Their excitement was so thick you could cut it with a knife. As they started to come back to earth plans maybe spinning through their heads of possibly working on a car together to sell next year. Hang on and see how this adventure plays out.

Hello November

No free time yet since Ryder got his license. This week has been busy as ever with work, swim, shopping and of course housework. 

Greg Fernley Swim Meet

I volunteered to be on deck as a USA Official.

If the meet is a duel meet the kids can use their times for both.

Ryder isn't swimming high school this year. He thought this was weird.

Late birthday present.

Ryder finally has his passport to the world.

He is ready to start traveling and collecting stamps.

Beautiful Morning.

Slight dusting of white stuff means winter is coming.

Teen Bathroom

I'm your mother not your maid.

Please clean up after yourself.

Picture and text hasn't helped keeping things picked up.

They have been taught but don't put much into practice.

Please forgive us when you come to visit.

Have a great week the holiday season is gearing up.

Oops!

I missed a couple crazy stories or should I say crazy pictures that are demanding to be shared.  Buckle up and enjoy this crazy ride of every day life at our house.

Invite to Sadies

I am sure they meant it for Ryder.

Who was of course sound asleep after an intense workout.

Reply is a must with a whole lot of Dum Dums leftover.

Now he just has to find out her address.

Ryder's lock screen

Could this be for swimming or driving?

Driving of course!! with a whole lot of eye rolling.

I believe this would be for swim as well.

I'm sure they swim this much if not more each day.

Catching a little bit of the eclipse.

Not!! It was just as exciting as the last 10 times watching one or

rather not watching directly so as to not hurt your eyes.

I feel someone looking at me.

Not just one set of eyes but multiple.

How about Marlena Dietrich 

in full creepy fashion.

How about adding them to our creepy collection

with Raggedy Ann & Andy.

Sent a text to Rylee if she was game to add to the collection.

Nope!! Nadda!! Never!!

Love the announcement of the Red Cliffs Temple 

Open House in January.

Happy Birthday Dave!!!

Check out his present to himself...a large magnifying glass to

help with the small print. Diabetes not age is the problem.

Not much of a celebration this year.

We must sneak it in if possible.

Weird!!

Let's think this through for a minute...

Chocolate is naturally a plant based product? 

Chocolate comes from cacao plant.

Why try and sell it for double the price? with a special label?

Truly Weird!!

 

New Week New Meet

No time to be tired the next meet is days away. SUSA Spootakular 2023 at the WCCC. Being back at your home pool makes the meet easier doesn't it? The whistle is blowing it's time to start.

What have I done now?

He looks ticked.

The water is calm but not for long.

Nat D Dads

We are having our own Pumpkin Meet

Our treats are bigger than those in Vegas.

Halloween Treat Bag

He did awesome!!

Of course he ate all the good stuff before we got home. He is starving and demanding lunch before heading to work.

Event #101    Mixed 13 & O 200 Yard Free, 2:01.25    6th Place

Event #105    Mixed 11 & O 200 Yard Fly, 2:20.52    4th Place

Event #114    Mixed 13 & O 200 Yard IM, 2:13.55    3rd Place

Event #120    Mixed 11 & O 200 Yard Breast, 2:38.47    7th Place

Event #126    Mixed 13 & O 100 Yard Fly, 1:03.06    5th Place

Event #129    Mixed 13 & O 50 Yard Free, 25.48    8th Place

One more month to work hard, perfect skills, and push endurance for Senior State.

2023 Sandpipers Pumpkin Invite

Coach Mike has been looking into more advanced meets for our Nat D Team to attend. First up is the 2023 Sandpipers Pumpkin Invite in Summerlin, Las Vegas. The wasn't going to be a team travel adventure instead it was up to the parents to get them here ready to compete. There were teams from California, Utah, and of course Las Vegas it was it claims on Meet Mobile Ap. However, we saw shade covering for a whole lot more.

Late dinner aka Expensive dinner

We found a room with Wyndham just off the strip.

Yet it the middle of construction site for Formula One next month.

Amazing view

outside of the bedroom window.

Team Warmups

So so glad that it wasn't an early morning warmup.

Instead the older kids go the afternoon session.

Parent Section

Reminding kids to eat, drink, and drink some more.

The boys are ready!!

Action shot

Close up

Waiting patiently 

for next event to cheer for.

Actually, they are all waiting to catch a glimpse

of Katie Grimes swimming.

(First US athlete to qualify for the 2024 Olympics)

She is amazing!!

Resting & refueling

The parents finally got into the action

to cheer all the kids on.

It was a great meet and the kids are exhausted. Time to head home and get ready for next weeks meet at home. If they scream PUMPKIN HEAT!!! one more time I am going to scream.

Event #46    Boys 15 & O 200 Yard Breast, 27th Place    2:36.16

Event #54    Boys 15 & O 200 Yard Back, 26th Place    2:11.46 (-5.60) state qualifying time

Event #58    Boys 15 & O 100 Yard Free, 42nd Place    54.42

Event #72    Boys 15 & O 100 Yard Back, 25th Place    1:01.92

Event #80    Boys 15 & O 100 Yard Breast, 31st Place    1:11.38

Event #84    Boys 15 & O 200 Yard Free, 29th Place    2:00.94

We had a great trip with Ryder swimming very competitively against new competition.