10th Anniversary

Kirk and I celebrated our 10th anniversary very quietly this year while at Chapparal Campground in Wonewoc, WI.   We decided that after my assignment(s) are completed WI, we will take a 2 week vacation  to celebrate our anniversary before heading south for the winter.  This past 10 years has definitely been an adventure.  We were married in Iowa, moved immediately to Texas, lived there for 7 years, then downsized to a motorhome, and have been on the road for the past 3 and 1/2 years.  Chuy and Lily are also tagging along.  To be continued.............

 At the AT&T Center in San Antonio getting ready to see our Spurs play!

 At a wedding in Laredo, TX for one of my San Antonio co-workers.

 Golf Tournament......in memory of my brother, Bob...Monmouth, Il

 Halloween at Dave and Karin's in SA....Kirk went as a golfer.

 On the Riverwalk in SA.....we love going there just to people watch.

 Attending another co-workers wedding in SA...need to work on evening out my tan.

 In Corpus Christi ...one of our favorite spots to go in the RV for holiday weekends.

 Nashville, TN.....what a blast we had there.

 Arlington, TX...at the market picking up our Hatch green chili's and heading back to Rudy and Bev's to can.

 The Woodlands, TX....10-10-10 for Nate and Lindsey's wedding.

 Kennedy Space Center, FL...Fun and interesting place.

 Bringing in the 2011 New Year in Daytona Beach, FL

 Key West....a quick weekend trip....now this is a fun place.

 Our marriage license...only the beginning!

 Tempe, AZ...the Hawkeyes playing at the Insight Bowl....tailgaiting was so much fun!

 Dancing to our song at our "surprise" going away party in SA

 Greenbay, WI...Lambeau Field...home of the Greenbay Packers.  Great Tour!

 Chuy and Lily posing for a Christmas picture.

 Kickapoo River canoe trip with friends from Chapparal Campground in Wonewoc, WI

 Door County....Eagle Tower (75 feet high) at Peninsula St Park.

 The Everglades in FL....Wear your earplugs on this ride.

 Florida, waiting to see the last shuttle launch..

 Hoover Dam, NV...we are on the walkway of the new bridge....great experience.

Orlando, FL at Epcot Center.....met the girls and Ady for a day of fun.

Austine's Graduation May, 2013

I know that this may be hard to believe for those who know us, BUT, our oldest granddaughter graduated from high school.  Yes, May 19, 2013 Austine Nelson got her high school diploma.  I've only known her for 10 years, as I married her grandpa about that long ago, but I've watched her grow from a grade school, little girl, to a beautiful, young lady.   She has excelled in sports, dancing, education, and fun.  She is attending Simpson college in Indianola, Iowa.  She is one smart girl and her grandpa and I know she will do well in whatever it is she sets her mind to.  Congratulations Austine!  We love you!

 Austine, one happy young lady!

Finally, ......I'm outa here!

Ben's 30th Birthday weekend

Benjamin Robert Ryner turned 30 years old on April 26, 2013.  He is my middle child and my only son.  This 8 lb 13 oz baby boy is now an amazing man.    Ben has grown into a wonderful husband, father, brother, son.  He has an adorable wife, Nicki, and 2 awesome children, Bella and Isaac.  Ben is a cranberry grower/musician.  He does both exceptionally well.  When Ben does something, he gives it his all.
Ben celebrated his 30th birthday weekend in Minneapolis with his family and friends.  Kirk and I stayed at Kristy and Robyn's place and provided entertainment for the grandkids while the kids and their friends participated in a scavenger hunt in downtown Minneapolis, and partied.   There are no words to adequately express how proud I am of him.  HAPPY BIRTHDAY BEN!!!  Love you so much.

 Ben and Nicki out on the town during the 30th BD weekend.

 Ben and the 2 Gingers.....Dani and Nicki

 Isaac and Bella.....just so dang cute!!

I think we are being mustacherious here..... :)