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Sunday, August 30, 2026

August

Happy Birthday Papa!

Thursday, August 20th we celebrated Papa's birthday!

His favorite, applesauce cake

Jadyn's First Day of College!

She's practically a sophomore with all her AP credit and winter/summer courses, but she's officially a college student at College of the Canyons!

2 classes on-campus and 2 on-line this semester.

Still in her pj's, class didn't start until 11am Ethan "work day" photo

Just Silly Stuff

Jadyn wanted to see E with a mustache Yvette and I are spork twins!

Bring your daughter to work day, ends in ice cream!

Jadyn and Morgan

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

July

Ethan Moved!

Ethan moved off base into an apartment in Minot with his buddy, Toothaker.

They're on the 1st floor. That's Ethan's Taco truck :)

True bachelor pad!

If you look close, he still has his baby blanket :)

Just before Ethan's latest tour out into the field he was "coined" by a 4 star General, highest rank in the Air Force! We hope to get the full story and update the blog soon.

Signifies direct, personal appreciation from top-tier leadership

without waiting for formal bureaucracy or medals

Jadyn

Jadyn's finished her online business class (got an A), volunteered at church VBS, is working part-time at Kohl's, hanging out with friends and attended church camp.

She also got the good news that she won't have to take Government or Statistics at COC, she passed her AP tests!

Beach Day for Addie's 17th birthday!

Church camp, Disney Day!

Ryan, Addie and Jadyn. Plum tuckered out!

Makin' that money :)

Happy 4th of July!

We had a wonderful and relaxing 4th of July, as soon as we finished running the annual Independence Day 5k in Newhall.

Erik: 24.11 / Torey: 23:34 / Jadyn: 34.30

Hot dogs, potato salad and Dookie, like a Pizookie but doughier :)

Goodbye and Welcome to the family

It was time to say good-bye to Eor (2006 Acura MDX), after 19 years. :(

So many great memories. Bringing Jadyn home from the hospital, school drop-off/pickups, adventures AND he survived Ethan and Jadyn's 1st years of driving.

Only 108,000 miles when we traded him in

E's new 2026 Toyota Camry, King T'Challa, "Cha Cha"

Toothless, Erik's "old" ride is Jadyn's new one!

He got a shiny new ceramic coat :)

Happy Birthday!

Wednesday, July 8th we celebrated Olivia's 18th and Alexa's 16th birthday's.

Thursday, July 9th we celebrated Kurt's birthday.

Friday, July 17th we saw Fluffy at the Santa Barbara Bowl, Jean & Carl's Father's Day/Birthday gift.

Perfect weather, beautiful venue and lots of laughs

Friday, July 3, 2026

June

No Doubt, Las Vegas

Wednesday, June 3rd Erik and I saw No Doubt, at the Sphere!

Tuscany Suites & Casino

Dinner (and breakfast) from Ellis Island BBQ

First time seeing No Doubt LIVE!

Morning walk through the Bellagio Garden

Happy Father's Day

Wednesday, June 17th we celebrated an early Father's Day with Honey and Bubba at Chipotle and Cold Stone. They'll be on a Scandinavian cruise over Father's Day :)

Sunday, June 21st we celebrated at Grama Jean and Papa's laying by the pool.

Crockpot ribs and ice cream cake

We're going to see Fluffy (comedian) at the Santa Barbara Bowl

They match! Two peas in a pod...

Saturday, May 30, 2026

May

Jadyn Senior Prom

Saturday, May 2nd Jadyn went to prom at The Petersen Automotive Museum.

The Petersen Automotive Museum

Sydney, Drisana, Jay-cee, Riley, Lyla, Brooke, Leah, Jadyn, Colleen

Happy Mother's Day

Saturday, May 9th we had a lovely brunch at Marston's with the parents/grandparents.

Sunday, May 10th was my amazing Mother's day, hosted by E and Jadyn :)

Church, I feel so special :)

Smoked ribs, coleslaw and banana pudding! So good we ate it twice :)

Happy 29th (+20) Birthday E!
The celebrations started with the Netflix: Beautifully Broken comedy/concert at the Greek Theater, Friday, May 8th. Great comics and Jelly Roll did a few songs at the end.