Hello hello!!!--Its the end of March and Ryan is still sporting his mustache for "Mustache March!!!"

Fresh back from WI I am gearing up to get cracking on mine and Ryan's wedding plans!!!!

I went home to Mauston, WI around my b-day to look into venue, dress, flowers, etc. I actually found my dress at a small boutique in Tomah and it was a steal!!!! I love the dress and it only cost $220 smackers!!! For those who know me, I love a good deal!! Ha ha :) I have picked out flowers (Calla Lillies), Venue (Crystal Room--at Buffalo Phils Grill), and some other big stuff!

It was so nice to actually get things picked out and felt good to be making decisions!! The Crystal Room is my favorite find so far. It is a vintage crystal chandelier room with antique fireplace, a real 1920's bar and is huge!!! It is amazing-- pictures just don't do justice, if you get a chance check it out, it's in the WI Dells off EXIT 92 off 90/94.

I returned back to work after my two week vacation and am happy to be working again considering summer is around the corner and I will no longer have work, but I figured the time off will be good for more wedding planning :)

Ryan is doing well, he recently had another solo in the T-6--and another one tomorrow! He is about three months away from tracking and one can only hope that time goes by fast! Ryan has been flying frequently these days, well, with the 80 degree weather we've been having and the 90 degree weather we are expected to be having, there is no wonder!

Ryan also had a check ride recently, which a big check point in the training and is extremely important. He failed the check ride, but passed his 88 ride. 88 and 89 rides are like another try. Once you fail the first check ride or three consecutive regular rides you get the 88-- but once you use up the 88 then you only have one free try (the 89) from there on out. Confused yet? I still am :) I just ask everyday......how did you do? :) Ryan used up his 88 for the previous check ride so he has --from now on--one extra try if he fails a future check ride or one extra try if he fails three consecutive future regular rides (which are known as "sorties"). ( I know this is confusing, but I just wanted to keep everyone in the loop and give everyone a little "inside" to Ryan's everyday life :)

So far so good!!! :) He has another check ride coming up next week so please send positive vibes that he will pass! (a.k.a. "The Secret")---I will keep you all posted on his progress :)

Oh, and Molly and Bruce are doing fantastic!!! Its getting hot so they spend more time indoors, but they still get a walk almost everyday--these days mostly at night due to how hot it gets. Ryan and I recently took them on a stroll on some trails and they found and icky old shallow pond and got right in it and just laid down....Ryan and I had a good laugh at this :)

Well, gotta go, bedtime calls!

Kalee