Ryan

Ryan has the ball.  This game was against Gillette.

Plaque for most improved, varsity award, Chamber of Commerce All State award, 1st team all conference tight end and 2nd team all conference linebacker, 1st team All State tight end, medal for All Conference

This past year has been a blessing to Ryan.  He received a few rewards for football last season.   .
In June he attended a one day camp at the University of Wyoming.  After they were finished he was asked to go up to the head coaches office where he was offered a full ride scholarship to play for the 



University of Wyoming.  This was absolutely HUGE for him and for us!  He gave them a verbal commitment and will sign with them in February of 2013. 

Here are a few articles that have been written on him.  
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http://wyomingcowboysblog.com/2012/06/18/uw-gets-commitment-from-in-state-product/

~~ http://wyopreps.com/natronas-anaya-gives-verbal-commitment-to-uw-football/

There is another one I cant find.  We are very proud of him.  He has worked so hard for this.  Football is his passion.  He loves it.  He has played since he was in 3rd grade in South Carolina.  His first game he made 2-3 touchdowns.  Ralph was running on the sideline with him cheering him on all the way :0)  
We have always told him that if he wants to go to college hes going to have to get a scholarship.  This has also been one of our prayers.  God answered and He answered in a big way.  

Letting him stay in Casper was so hard for me.  I had to finally pray.  I was being pretty stubborn about it.  I asked God to change my heart if it was best Ryan stayed.  It was pretty clear the next day.  It took me a couple of days to accept.   My heart broke.  But I knew it was for the best.  God has totally taken care of him.  He has kept him humble.  We dont get to visit with as often as I would like but I will most definately take what I can get.  His last high school football season is right around the corner.  We will make just about all the games.  We might only get to visit with him 15 minutes after one game and maybe the weekend the games are in Casper.  
     The family he is staying with is WONDERFUL!!!  They are so welcoming.  He fits right in with them.  One of their sons plays football with  Ryan.  This mom and I are a lot alike.  She is so very nice.  I know that he is in great hands.  Hes with an AWESOME family.  We will always be so appreciative of them.  

Please keep Ryan in your prayers as well as us.  Pray for his protection, for his schooling,  for his life in general, that Gods will be done in his life and whatever else might come up.  God is good!  He takes such good care of us!  

Until next time!  HUGS n LOVE!

Wow!  How time flies :0) 
Its been a while since I've updated.  Lets catch up :0) 
Since moving to Colorado, life has been busy.  We still are not completely unpacked.  Thank goodness for a big basement that can hide all of our boxes :0)  I am finally getting around to getting all of my scrap booking boxes unpacked and my area set up.  I cant wait to get back to creating.  

Kari, Sam, Karysn, Mattie and Kris at Estes Park, CO

   


  Our families came to visit in March.  It was so much fun and we really enjoyed their company.  Its always a blessing to be with family! 

Grandpa Sal and Grandma Yoli with Kari, Karsyn and Kris

  
Ralph's job is going good.
The kids are liking their new school.  This school requires more out of them than what the last one did.  They have more homework which is a downer but its all good.  The kids have made friends here in our neighborhood. They "backyard hop" here when going to each others houses.  Kari and Karysn enjoy it.  Kris could care less.  He stays on the swing set and watches everyone.  He's just as content as he can be. It reminds Ralph and I of our neighborhoods when we were growing up.
I miss teaching preschool.  Maybe one day the opportunity will present itself again :0)

Ryan's indoor track 400 m team.  They took 2nd at State

Ryan is now being looked at by the University of Wyoming to play football for them :0)  Hes excited about it.  He had a good indoor track season and made it to state and won there but outdoor track hasn't been so nice to him.  He is now out for the rest of the season.  He did something to his left knee.  MRI didn't find anything.  He is now having to go to physical therapy.  Hes not happy about having to quit track but he knows his football career depends on his knees. 
Life in Colorado has been amazing.  We are all so incredibly happy here.  It would be even better if Ryan were here with us.  The people here are so nice and polite.  The weather is wonderful.  We have taken up hiking.  Its fun!  Hopefully we will be able to go again this weekend. Its going to depend on the weather.  Hopefully we can go have our fun and then it can rain :0) 
I guess that's all for now.  Hugs friends!  

HAPPY BIRTHDAY KARSYN :)

Karsyn is 5!  She's a big girl now.  Just ask her :0)  She really didn't want to do to much.  She asked if her bestest friend ever, Kamryn (in the striped shirt),could come over and they could have fun.  She wanted to get their nails done.  They loved getting their mani/pedi's :0) They are such a cute little pair. Karsyn was beaming.   They chose pink and purple polish.  They both giggled a lot :)  We took her and let her pick out her own gift. She LOVES mermaids so of course she chose a Moxie girl mermaid and a Mermaid barbie. Her cake was The Little Mermaid.  Very cute!  For her birthday lunch she chose Wendy's.  Both girls wanted to go there because its their favorite place to eat together. 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY KARSYN!

A New Chapter in Our Life Book Begins

Ralph was transferred with his company to Colorado.  His first day is Wedneday the 1st.  We are very excited.  We found a very pretty home in Johnstown, Colorado. We wait to see when the movers can move us.  We get the key on the 10th. Life is good! 

And I Think To Myself...What A Wonderful Life

I am so blessed!  I do have a wonderful life!  My family is full of life, love, joy, adventure, comfort, laughter, oneness, kindness, trust, ambition, character, health and faith. We all have our little quirks but that's what makes us tick. Those quirks are what makes things interesting.  What makes your family one of your greatest blessings?

fam'i•ly /fam'ə-lē/ n. a group

of persons of common ancestry • a unique

lineage • a household sharing common goals,

values, and beliefs, unconditional love and

support • one of life's greatest blessings.