To Switzerland Again

So back in February, about a week after Ricky's ALS graduation we went on another ski trip to Switzerland. This time with friends. And we have learned that if you want to make something awesome, even more awesome (awesomer?) bring friends! 

Ricky looking amazing in the sweet beard I made him. He absolutely loved it! Said it kept his face very warm, and he didn't get burnt (by the sun or the cold) so if you want to look awesome and keep your face warm, look into getting a beard.  :)

 Ricky and I on the mountain!

 Me and Bethani.

Of course we got some hot chocolate again!

It was an amazing trip, not only cause it felt easier this time, but also because we had someone else to hang out on the mountain (even if they were skiers).  :)

Valentines Day

I hope everyone had a good Valentines Day. I definitely did. We decided to go a little non-traditional. Instead of flowers and chocolates I got a new video game, Ricky got to order new wheels for his car, and we went and bought me a car! That's right, I got a car for Valentines Day. 

 He's a '97 BMW

I've dubbed him Mustachio, Moose for short. He's pretty awesome, mainly because he's mine!!!

Snow!

It snowed!!! A LOT!!!

 See!!!

 It's so pretty!!!

Craftiness

While Ricky was in ALS I had to come up with new ways to keep myself busy. With him taking the only car and being gone all day I got a little bit stir crazy. I was dying for the weekends when I could get out of the house and just be around people. So to help pass the time I got back into crocheting, and made these!

The top one is one I made for Ricky and the bottom one is one I made for the bro-in-law. 

Just so you know the beards are separate from the hats. But yeah, there are lots more that I made to help pass the time. So if you want to buy a hat with or without a beard to go with it let me know. I've already got a selection to choose from.

ALS

After our ski trip Ricky started ALS (Airman Leadership School). It's required to before he can be promoted to Staff Sergeant. It is 6 weeks of 7 am to 4:30- 5 pm in class (and staying after to do group homework then coming home to eat do more homework and then going to bed. We didn't do much of anything because there just wasn't time. But it's ok cause he made it through and graduated!

Ricky's Flight, the Avengers.

Hanging about before the graduation dinner and ceremony.

I forgot the camera, but luckily we had some friend who were willing to take some photos of us and send them to me. (Bethani you ROCK!)

The Grad!

It was along 6 weeks and we were both glad it was over with.

Switzerland Ski Trip

So it's been a while since I last blogged. Like over a month. And a lot has happened. Back in Jan. we were able to go to Switzerland for a Ski Trip! It was pretty awesome! We spent 18 hours on a bus for about 9 hours on the mountain.  The views were gorgeous. The snow wasn't great and it was very busy but still an amazing experience. 

Ricky in his sweet getup!

 They had some of the best hot chocolate!

 The mountains are amazing!

 Ricky got some amazing photos didn't he!!!

This one is my favorite view.

 Taking a break and posing for the camera.

 Doesn't just make you want to bust into song?!?

It's ok to be jealous.

Ski Trip to France

Now by "Ski Trip" I really mean "Snowboarding Trip", but that is a mouthful so I'm sticking with "Ski Trip". Anyways... Ricky and I were able to go to France to go snowboarding for about 2 hours at an indoor ski slope there. We went with outdoor rec. so transportation and lift tickets were included. Board  rental was also included but there was some complications... so we just went to the other outdoor rec. (that's right there's 2 of them here) and rented boards for the entire season. It was a lot of fun. I have gone boarding since high school, and Ricky's only been once before. So the nice gentle slope was a good refresher for me, and a good place to learn for Ricky. He really improved and by the end was even starting to make full turns. 

I have to say that my favorite part was showing my skills off. Ricky had never seen me board and so seeing all my mad boarding skills really impressed him.

 Ricky and I standing in front of the big hill.

The smaller of the two hills, and if you look very closely that little dark speck at the top is Ricky working his way down.
We both loved this trip and couldn't wait to go boarding again soon!