Without Fail

Ryan goes into the field and something has to happen. I had to work today so I left the Dup out of her crate because it would be a long day. She'd be in the crate eight hours and I had plans tonight so I figured she'd be good and I'd give her free range of the house (with the couch blocked off and the bedroom doors shut). Naturally I was wrong. 

Sigh. 

Our beautiful dining room chair. Mother trucker. 
 

Ryan's Graduation

Ryan finally graduated Sergeants Course! Our life is semi back to normal but of course the field comes calling this week. I only had my iPhone at the ceremony so the pictures aren't the best. I am still so very proud of him! And Ryan's MSgt and about six of his friends (including one who got out already) came in their Charlie's on their day off to support him which was so sweet! Congratulations my love!

 

 
 
 
 

The Doctor in Spite of Himself

Once again another show has come to a close. This cast and crew were fabulous (as always) to work with and I'm really going to miss them! 

Naturally all shows have their snafus. Ours was a cast member showing up to opening night so drunk he could barely stand, let alone act. Cue rehearsing a cast member with a smaller part who goes on as an understudy in addition to his own part! Luckily he did amazingly and with the help of an incredible memory, a Sicilian rehearsal Friday morning and a lot of dedication the show went smoothly with the understudy in place!

The cast party was awesome, bonfire and hot dogs included. 

My family came for the weekend and saw the show as well as helping us around the house. Our shower doesn't leak, the toilet works, our front garden is planted and the backyard is French drained. Whew. Thanks dad! My mom and I went to the beach and my dad and Ryan did the most grunt work. Stefan and Ramon helped later on but it looks great!

And Lacey helped me fix up my costume and make up to make it slightly less Bo Peep and more milk nurse (aka my part!). 

Had to KCCO opening night!

The final effect. 

The glorious cast!

Flowers from my family and Ryan. 

And Ryan hard at work as I left for the matinee. My parents dog Dippy kept him company! My poor Dip. She's almost 12 years old!

So another show is done. Maybe this fall I can do another one!

 
 
 
 
 

My First Circus

Yes. I am 25 years old and I have never been to a circus. Until now!

The Cole Brothers Circus was literally up the street from our house and I raced to meet Ryan after work yesterday. 

It was amazing!

When the show started with the performing white tigers I literally was crying. Ryan asked what was wrong and I said, "I'm just so excited!!!!" I was a little nuts. 

It was a great show with tigers, dogs, clowns, tightrope walkers, motorcycles in a death ball, ribbon dancers and a human cannonball. We even splurged and went on an elephant ride together. All my pictures were on my iPhone so excuse the bad quality. I can't wait until we can go again!

 

 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Easter 2013

My mom and Stefan were here for Easter and we had a great weekend. Mom and I made a huge easter dinner for everyone and it was a bit daunting! I've never really hosted a holiday before and I'm glad my mom was here to help me cook!

We made a huge ham, green bean casserole, biscuits, sweet potato with marshmallows, home made macaroni and cheese, pierogies, kielbasa and spinach salad. Whew!!! 

It was great to spend time with family and have an easter with Ryan in our own home. Amazing.

Our family tradition is an egg hunt with clues to find our basket. This year Stefan, Ryan and I worked together on a twenty egg hunt to get our baskets. Oooh chocolate, how I love thee!

We definitely overdid the food and had a ton leftover! Ryan came up with the idea of bringing plates to the guys on duty that were stuck on base. We ended up making ten plates if food and delivering them to guys on Geiger and Lejeune and it was so sweet. They were all so thankful and I'm glad Stefan came to see us do it and help. My husband is amazing for thinking of it and it totally warmed my heart. 

Hope you all had a happy easter!