Bryce!

Bryce went riding in the middle of the week last week, on a Tuesday, when he normally has to work. Which meant he had to get up at 5 am to go in to work to load and make deliveries before he could leave to go riding. Well, his alarm didn't go off so he was pretty upset, so when I woke him up it was 6--he leaped out of bed ran out the door...raced to get his work done and was on the road at 9 am to make it to this ride day. They were filming his friend for some Tilly's promotion and he was hoping to get some exposure. Anyhoo, he made it and it ended up not being too big of a deal but there was a guy there taking photos and he got a really great one of Bryce! Bryce doesn't get too many great shots of himself since he is the one that knows how to run the camera! Anyway, he is getting some pretty good skills, I think its a good thing I haven't seen him ride in a while I think I would be watching though my fingers....while holding my breath and hyperventilating at the same time...


Notice the sign that says "RAMP CLOSED" - I guess they just didnt see it!

Kyle!

So since Kyle has given up on his career to play in the NFL and win the superbowl, he has discovered a new sport, that I can agree with wholeheartedly! Its not really called gymnastics, or flipping, or breaking, its called "tricking" and its his thing!! I'd say he has found his niche!

Old dresser

We found this old dresser and it needed some TLC! the top was peeling off, really scratched up but it was a nice looking dresser and had great potential! So Gordon and I stipped it, and sanded it and fixed it all up! Well, Gordon did 75%....I can only take credit for about 25%....but I think it turned out really nice, now we just need to find the right handles and it makes a beautiful piece of funiture!

Stacy's old room......

I have been trying to fix up Stacy's old room for several months now and finally finished it! I think it turned out great! Now we have a nice guest room for people to stay and enjoy their visit! Stacy's room was so cute when her funiture was in it and all decorated up, but when she and the furniture left, it was just empy and boring.....Melissa painting this fabulous tree on the wall, she did an awesome job and is so talented! She did this tree in no time flat!

Bryce's new truck!

Bryce has been wanting a new truck since the day he was born....he has been driving Dad's old nissan and loading up his motorcycle in the back for a few years now and each time he comes back grumbling about how frustrating that truck is....so he finally was able to buy his own new truck and he is pretty happy about his choice. I'd say its a pretty nice choice as well--now just be careful Bryce....!

Bryce's 19th Birthday!

Happy Birthday Bryce! Bryce was a good sport this year as his birthday fell on a weekend where our house was full of fun company and maybe he didn't get the attention that he deserved on his special day, but Stacy decorated the most awesome cake for him, complete with blood!! The Lange boys thought that was awesome! I made his favorite food...pasta, and garlic bread and he opened a couple of presents. We love you Bryce and think you are the greatest ever! You are such a hard worker and so industrious and such a genius! You are so independant and know what you want out of life and are determined to get it. We are so glad you are in our family to keep us on our toes and let your presence rub off on us a little!

BEFORE......

Our poor little house was in need of some attention so when Blake and Melissa called to offer their painting services to us while they were on their vacation...we couldn't pass up the offer! They worked sooo hard and we will be forever grateful for their hard work and helping us accomplish this giant task! You guys are awesome!

AFTER!!!

We are so happy with the final results!! Extreme Home Makeover--eat this!!

DURING....

It was sooo hot, we really couldnt paint in the afternoon, we had to dip in the pool and hit the beach to cool off then started painting again in the evening, we even painted after dark!

We are up here super high taping! Melissa was so brave, I chickened out once but she kept on going!! Even after her little "mishap"!

The LAST piece of WHITE paint!!!! Woohoo!!!

My fab painters enjoying lunch break and our super yummy Tecano's lime drinks!! Look for the recipe on the recipe blog!!

Fishing Trip!

Gordon was sooo excited to hear that Brett really wanted to try to go tuna fishing! The first time Gordon took Brett fishing, was down to Mexico on a little boat and he was soooo sea sick, he was extremely miserable then whole time and couldnt fish at all. So this time they went out on a larger tuna boat and Brett started taking dramamine three days before they set out. So its a good news, bad news situation...Brett got sick and Gordon caught fish.....! Well, Brett didn't get quite as sick as last time and he was able to reel in a couple of tuna so it wasnt a total bust, but Gordon managed to have a good day anyway, and this is their catch! Some Yellow tail, Blue Fin Tuna, Yellow fin tuna and even some Dorado (mahi mahi)So they came back pretty happy--one happy to see land and one happy to show his catch!