Philippine Happenings

Landon and Kacey have been participating in the Crossfit Open Games.  They usually workout daily at The Grindbox in Bacolod, but for 15.5 (fifth week workout), they traveled to Dumaguette, a city about 4-5 hours away, because they had to use the rowers.  After the last work out (15.5), in which they both placed in the top 10, they came in (as a total) of Kacey 17th, and Landon 21st.  I think that means they made it to the regionals in Manila.  I think they said they had to post in the top 20 or 25 (men and/or womens) to be qualified to go.  The regionals are at the end of April.  This picture above is the group that worked out in Dumaguette.  They left the kiddos with Jord and Cody while they traveled overnite.  The kids did well, but they did miss mom and dad :)

When they traveled TO Dumaguette, they took the red road up over the mountains and it took 5 hours.  Coming back they tried the blue road (still up over the mountains), but it was only 4 hours.  They said it was a beautiful drive, and when they were on top, they could see the adjoining islands.  It was quite the view.  

The previous week, Landon had a client and his boss fly out from the US for a site visit.  They had a busy week at work, but also took some time to go to a small island - Lakawon Island. 

Lakawon island is north of Bacolod, where they live.  It is not too far from the main island. 

They took a small boat like this to get to it.   I pulled this picture from the internet.  That is Lakawon Island ahead in the distance. 

The good weather didn't last long on the little Island, and after about an hour they headed back to the main island.  The waves were big, and it was pretty scary I guess. 

There were prayers that were said on the boat that day, and also we always pray for our family's safety.  I am so grateful that everything turned out the way it did.  I'm not sure they'll be taking to the ocean again any time soon !

Working and playing at the Property

Outside doors get the final coat of paint

They love swinging !

Three Amigos

Master painter - MOM  (love you !)
Funny story - the other day I was coming to help mom paint, and as I got out of my car (before I came around the side of the building) I heard a little squeel, and a thud.  I ran around, and there was mom on the ground !    She was okay, thank goodness.  What was the cause?  A tiny little mouse, that she just about stepped on........she jumped, and rolled......   Glad she is okay !

The water heater is in, and the electric heater (wall mount) also. 

New pea gravel spread out........

Grandpa and Treyson relaxing

Tile man :)

Grandma D protecting Tahtcher from the windy day (see video under family videos above)

We decided to move a small table inside, so we could eat in peace. 

Tile is mostly done !

Selfie with my homies :)

Since the wind was so wild, we went and got the kites !  Oh what fun the boys had.  They became quite the pro's at it. 

CJ was the master kite launcher :)

Thatcher liked the big kite (Thanks Uncle Rylee) 

It was blowing, but wasn't really cold.  He's such a goofy kid. 

Go Treyson !

and Tagg !!

The floor was acid washed, and then rinsed and water sucked up, in preparation for painting. 

I will love him ......and squeeze him.........

Like Father.........

Like Son..........

I couldn't help but think of these words when I saw the pics above.   It is from an old cartoon from when I was a little girl.  Too funny !!

Our Life Lately

We sent this picture to Payson - this is his baby chick.
He named her Motts :)

We've started breaking down the wood pile while has been in place since 2000.  We are splitting the wood, and placing it in the lean to.  Will it all fit?   Well, the wood pile is about 1/2 broken down, and we have 3 rows under the lean to, so we are going to be able to get it all to fit - hurray !

These three are a hoot !

Crazy kiddos

Yep - that's mom..... 77 years old, and up on the ladder working hard.   I want to be just like her :) 

We had to take down the pallets which had been screwed together, as we worked on the wood pile.  

This was Friday? afternoon I think.  We made another good dent in it today (Saturday)

Also, painted the exterior doors (primer coat going on here), and also primed the interior walls of the bathroom, and painted the plywood wall and ceiling (primer) in the storage area.  It's coming along nicely.

Mark and Carrie and Dallin and Dax came up, and everyone pitched in to help. 

As usual, there is alot of twigs to rake up at the first of the year.  Erika and Aaron, Tiana, Lance, and Colton came also.  Many hands make light work !

See what I mean?

As we got ready to eat lunch, and fired up the grills for the first time, we found an unexpected visitor who had made himself quite the home.  Can you spot him? 

We don't know if we will be meeting for Easter in two weeks, so we had an impromptu Easter Egg hunt.  Here they all are, getting ready to go !

We also celebrated Aaron's 54th birthday, which was yesterday I think.  Happy Birthday Aaron !!

I had everyone get in position, and took a family picture for the blog header :)  Thanks everyone !  Sorry to be such a pain.....

More raking........ it never ends......

Tired Grandma :)

It was a great day !!