Throwback to today

     I didn't have a lot to photograph this week but Greg had a project he got done so I thought I'd share that. This collage is a combo of a throw-back and a present day photo. Greg has been wanting to dismantle the old tent-trailer in the backyard and convert it to a hauling trailer so the only photos I could find of the tent-trailer was from last years Easter egg hung for the girls, hence the two cute throw-back photos of Beau and Harley. Anyway, his hauling trailer project is well on its way to completion. He really wants it done in time to take it on his Spring Break camping adventure this coming week, but time will tell.

 

    Next weeks post will have current photos of these cute girls hunting eggs for this Easter celebration. Bring on Easter and General Conference!

Camps and Easter anticipation

     It's that time again. Hello Easter! 

Easter egg hunt, anyone?

    And here's a few photos from Greg and McClane's camping adventure, last weekend, with the young men. 

The new tent has officially been 'broken-in'. Pretty much the Taj Mahal of tents.

Cliffs, 4-wheel adventures in the jeep and silly times with buddy, Beau.

This camp-out was a "riot", according to Greg, he had the time of his life!

    

    And, in case anyone is keeping track, Carter has added to his vehicle collection. He now owns, two jeeps, one Honda, one Motorcycle, and, not photographed, one mountain bike. Pretty much a car hoarder!

I think it's time to increase this kids rent!

    Lots of car things going on at the moment. Hopefully we'll see at least one car leave the property soon if Brock gets his additional car sold. We definitely have more than this property allows! 
    There's always something going on around here. 

Spring is in the air

    We had a great weekend! We loved visiting with the Atkinson's, even if it was a short visit. Sadly, I failed to get any photo evidence of that visit. I did get before and after photos of Charlie's hair. A hair cut was a long time coming. 

And our good friend stopped by in his new golf cart and took Greg and the grand-kids on a little adventure. 

Grandpa's of the year for sure.

And another fun chrome finish on my nails. 

I'm all set for Spring.

    This weekend Greg & McClane are headed out for a camping trip with the young men. The rest of us are on our own. 

    The rest of the events of the week aren't fun things, so we'll keep this update short and sweet.

Champions

    Charlie's team, by the skin of their teeth, won their final tournament game and are officially undefeated champions. What a fun season and now on to Spring!   

The intensity of this game is hard to describe. There was an overtime after being tied 19 to 19 and free throws won it for them in the end. Phew!

Go Team! And the coach kindly gifted all the girls their own basketball as a parting gift. Cool!

    The all around "champions", living the dream, are these two creatures! Seriously, could they have a rougher life!? 

    

Time change and longer days are what I'm about! Bring on the the warmer temperatures. 

Updates

     It took the whole season, but Charlie finally made some points in basketball. She was playing at her first tournament game this week and made two baskets and, one of two, free throws. She made some great progress throughout the season and her team is currently undefeated with one more game to go. Fun times!

    Here's a photo of the cool ring and earrings I got in St. George, my belated Valentine's gift.

    And I had to re-share this photo of Reese when she was here several weeks ago. This is the cute face I see every time I open my iPad. She's adorable!

        Not much else to share from this past week. We got a little snow today, the clocks spring forward this weekend and I'm still in a bit of disbelief that we're really in the month of March already. Bring on the longer days!

Let us welcome March with another gem!

     Who's excited to see March arrive, and even more excited to see March's calendar photo!?

Let's hear it for striped socks and ripped arms!

  

      And before we move on to our St. George adventures, here's my bright, fun, metallic nails.

This week Greg and I got to get-away and spend most the week in St. George. Greg had his water conference to participate in but we still had plenty of down time.

First night, dinner at Joe's Rusty Crab. $$$ Second night, George's Corner. $$$$

     

    Then the gun-shooting event, that is always fun. This time Greg brought Carter's shotgun and didn't end the night with a black & blue shoulder. 

He still didn't do great but free ammo and clays is a win no matter how well you shoot.

    

    I failed to photograph our dinner and activities Wednesday night, catering by Costa Vida and gambling hosted by one of the big venders. It's always fun, and again, free is always a win!

Our hotel is across the street from DQ so that means at least one dilly bar stop.

    At the last full day of the conference, Greg finally won a prize from the raffles he put in for. 

Thirty years working for the city, and who knows how many water conferences, and he finally won something. Pretty cool/cot-tent.

    And for our final dinner, Longhorn steakhouse. Yum.

    I also failed to photograph my morning walks and Greg's evening treadmill walks, but we had to work-off all the yummy food we had.

    Now back to reality. LAME! 

P.S. Just as a side note, Greg had a very interesting and odd experience at the water conference with a woman having a complete nervous break-down. It's a story to be shared by him and in person. 

    I also picked up a new ring and earrings as a belated Valentine's gift. I'll share a photo another time.

Piano bars are fun!

     We had a fun Valentine outing, one day early, with great friends. First, the Hunters Expo, no photos, but a fun time. Next, a bar/grill for dinner, then, lastly, another bar/piano bar, for fun drinks, entertainment and the best 'people watching'. Bonus, our very kind and generous friend put dinner and drinks on his tab, so a fairly cheap date night, too.

Paul's our very generous friend and the reason for the fun 'bar-hopping' night.

Some very talented piano players and some wild music and performances.

A selfie at "Keys on Main" is a must.

    

    Then we had two silly, matching boys, headed out to the gym that I insisted on capturing in a photo.

    We also, finally, got a little snow and Greg had a very long day, Wednesday, but it's done for now. 

    Next stop, St. George water conference and a small break from reality, for me, anyway.