Fun-Filled Week

WOW...... What a week it started out on Saturday with his surprise party and finally came to an end on Friday. We had a great week together and I was so lucky to have shared it with him.

On Wednesday night Ryan and I went to the Melting Pot for dinner. It was so Delicious. We had a Three Course dinner with wine and it was romantic. to the left is a Ryan in front of the Restaurant.

The dinner started out with a cheese fondue and then we had a main course and the best part about the meal was.......... DESSERT. On the plate is Marshmallow's, Strawberries, Rice Crispy Treats, Pound Cake and Cheesecake in the center, we dipped it all in a Flaming turtle chocolate which was.... Chocolate, Caramel and Walnuts it was a perfect ending to an amazing dinner. Below are pictures of Ryan and I just being Us...
Moving on to Thursday his ACTUAL Birthday. I had to work and he had a handful of meetings to attend but I got off of work and we went to an event 'Taste of Cave Creek' a town in just north of the valley and they had a culinary event of beer, wine and food. Ryan got tickets from work so we thought we would go. It was fun but not what we thought. We left went to dinner and then came home.

On Friday I took the day off of work and we hung out all day together. We did a little shopping had some lunch and headed home to get ready for the Diamondbacks game. We went to the game with the family and had a great time. In Previous posts you know how we think Ryan is a curse to the team. Well it started out bad we were loosing in going into the 3rd and suddenly we turned it around and the Diamondbacks WON.... A Little too late because we were mathematically eliminated from the Post Season. Here are a few pictures.

On Saturday we headed up to Fountain Hills where Ryan spent the Day with the Boy's and Linda and I attended Krys Bridal shower, we had such a great time and we are so EXCITED for their wedding in less than a MONTH.. Welcome to the Family Krys..... After the shower Ryan and I drove home and got ready for our 1st Pre-Season Hockey Game.... That's right my friends HOCKEY is back. We went to the Coyotes and it was great we now have CLOSER seats this year and NHL.com and Sports center is predicting the Coyotes to finish 6th in their division and of course predicting MY RED WINGS will win the STANLEY CUP... (DUH) We can't wait for regular season to start and I am sure you will see more posts through out the year... Here are some Pics

For all you Fellow Hockey Fans this is a clip of the coyotes game and there is a familiar sound on here that we have waited all season to hear.... Enjoy ( Excuse the crazy move of the camera)

Ryan's Surprise Birthday Dinner

Over that past month I have been planning a Surprise Birthday Dinner for Ryan. Last night was AWESOME. I had been keeping this a secret for so long, and for those who really know me know that I can't keep a secret for anything. As you know I work at Roy's and I thought what a perfect place to have this dinner, Ryan is a huge sushi and fish lover and I knew he would enjoy it. I planned a 3-Course dinner and dessert and it was wonderful. I invited all of his close friends and family.... All day Ryan was complaining how he just wanted to stay in and watch football and baseball all night, so after hours of arguing and convincing to go out with our bestest friends we were off. We arrived at the Hotel and pulled into Valet I got out of the car and hear the valet ask Ryan where we were going, Ryan told him "Roy's and the last name of our reservation" then i hear the valet say" Wow, Travis you have alot of family down there waiting for you," as I hear him saying that I begin to cringe and just keep walking and my wonderful husband is calling my name and asking me whats going on?? I told him nothing while lieing to him. He didn't know exactly what was going on or how many people were really there, so I guess I was kinda successful with throwing him a surprise dinner.

After dinner we headed over to the Yard house with some friends and drank and had a great time. I have never planned a party for Ryan and I thought that since we are now married it is about time I embarrass him and shock him. He was indeed surprised and I am so thankful to have such a wonderful and caring husband.

Today is my sister and brother-in-law's 1 year anniversary and I want them to know that I am thinking about them.... Happy Anniversary Nikki and Brent.

Captain Ryan Travis

So over the last few blogs I have been telling you how busy Ryan has been since we tied the knot. Ryan accepted the role as Trustee for his Local Iaff. He is always giving 125% and I am so proud of him. The Fire Department he works for has been putting on Academy's over the last few months and him and his crew have been going down to the Burn Center ( A place where they put a building on fire then put it out). Ryan works with 4 other men on his crew and they are all great guys and I am so thankful to know that they have his back in case of anything, my dad always used to tell my mom and sister and myself that the men on his crew were the most important people in his life because they were responsible for him when duty calls. I worry about Ryan every morning he goes to work, but I chose that and live with it everyday, but I am truly lucky to know he is safe with the men that serve with him.

To the Left: Ryan in the front holding the fire hose putting out the fire and behind is his friend Captain Rohrman.

Above: Ryan preparing to lead his crew in to the building.

To the left: Ryan adding fuel to the Fire

Above: Taking a break

Hope you enjoyed these pictures and you have some sort of an idea of what Ryan does every day. I cant say it enough, but I am so proud of my husband and I only hope our children emulate him in many ways. His birthday is in 22 days and counting and we cant wait to celebrate all of his achievements.