UTAH

Oh, what a wonderful trip we had to Utah. After Ryan's graduation he was given the opportunity to take three weeks of leave. Half of which we spent here at home and the other half was spent in Utah. After the last 18 months of pilot training, vacation was our number one priority. The last few days of our stay were spent in Bear Lake at a family reunion and we had a blast. Kiera loved tubing behind the boat and the jet skies, she kept asking for more! I want to thank all our family for a wonderful, much needed vacation.

Kiera playing the drums and Grandma and Grandpa Andreasen's

What would a trip to Cache Valley be without a demolition derby!

Kiera eating popsicles and Grandma and Grandpa Johnson's

The beautiful Bear Lake!

Waiting for our food and amazing raspberry shakes at LaBeau's in Bear Lake.

I can't forget that on the lovely 18 hour drive to Utah we stopped at a very welcoming rest stop in Wyoming and were greeted by all who live there! Now we know who actually lives in Wyoming!

Happy 4th of July!

I know this is a bit late but I have to post these cute pictures of Kiera. For the 4th of July we went to the Oklahoma City zoo and had a wonderful time, although it was extremely hot. Then we came home and made a cake and then when it got dark we went to the Enid fireworks. They weren't too bad. I didn't go with high expectations and I came home impressed. They had the Enid Orchestra play along with the fireworks and they were really good. It was a fun day!

Graduation/ Winging Ceremony

This is Ryan receiving his diploma from the base commander Col. Klumpp.

Ryan's mom and I pinned on his wings.
My dad made this cool plaque for Ryan.
A little Kiera who is very proud of her daddy!
Ryan-- we are so proud of you for your accomplishments. As we all know, it is not easy becoming an Air Force pilot. You have truly proven your worthiness and skill to honorably wear those awesome wings!

Good Job honey! I love you!!!

Red Carpet Day

On Thursday, red carpet day, we were able to go see a few things around the base. First stop was RAPCON, we couldn't take pictures there. Next stop was the static display of the the three air craft here at Vance. Then off to the simulators, my personal favorite!

WINGS of SILVER

He did it! Ryan graduated from JSUPT and now has his pilot wings. I am so proud of him for accomplishing his dream and doing it well. Never once was it easy but he just kept giving it his best and now two years later all that hard work has paid off. Only to start more training!!
Graduation was wonderful. Both Ryan's parents and my parents were able to fly in for the ceremonies and of course to get as much of Kiera as they could in the short five days they were here. I'll post pictures in a few post so I can get more in.