The New Ride

Almost immediately after returning from Ranger School it became apparent that Chelsa was going to need a new car. We began searching and finally that search is over. We purchased a 2007 Hyundi Elantra last weekend. Here’s a few pics with Chelsa and her new car.


The backseat actually has plenty of room. We needed a funny picture.

ranger pictures

look at me i have food

we all have food

chelsa and me basking in the glory of the tab

my best friend

johnni and matt surprised me and came to celebrate

"Earn the Tab"

The title of this update is what was mandated to me Day 1 of Ranger School, 61 days later I can thankfully say I earned my tab July 25, 2008. It was somewhat surreal seeing Chelsa, my Dad and Mom, and even getting to enjoy the weekend with Matt and Johnni. Finally I wasn’t being smoked by an E-6, the ruck was off my back, my feet could dry out and heal, and I didn’t have to eat food that began with MRE.

Thank you to everyone who said a prayer for me; they truly helped me get through the school! At times I could feel the power of a prayer push off the weight of whatever was on my mind, and my back.

While I never did anything outrageous, I did have quite a few “tired” moments. And the trees in GA are unmovable… no matter how many times you run into them with your NVGs. If you want to hear more you have to come to NC for a visit. Or you can call. Whatever works.

My girl pinnin on the tab. She's as much Ranger as I am!

We Should Be Blogging Fools!

This is my friend Vanessa! We met up in the Okanagan Valley :) Notice the colour of the lake!


This is Ben's Company at his graduation.


TABBED : Ben and is buddy - Griffith - who we drove back to NC with .



Ben's parents, as well as one of Ben's closest friends - Matt & his wife Johnni - came out for his grad as well! It was so great to see everyone...




That weekend we all experienced some Southern Hospitality from Jane's cousin, Paul. It was so nice to be able to relax out at his family cottage on the lake.


Jane got Ben to open up an MRE (what the Army eats in the field - and at Ranger School) & give a "demo".



That is chicken breast & cheese on bread. Looks so appetizing doesn't it?!?!?!


Yep, smells so good too! This is Ben's Grandpa's brother. We met him and his wife too!

Just didn't get enough MRE's at Ranger School!!!


Well, in my last blog I promised a few things... Ranger School updates as well as photos. Neither of which happened! Both Ben and I have been back home in the South now for nearly 3 weeks, and I still feel like we are trying to get settled into life here again! I'll leave it to the pictures to do the talking...all I can say is that it is so great to have him around again, and I am one proud wife :)

I put a bunch of photos from my trip to Canada up on my Sacred Moments Blog. It was a great trip! I miss all of you up there already! We BOTH want to come up again & see you all!

Besides Ben graduating Ranger School, there is some very exciting news that I will let Ben share! (no we are not pregnant :)

Enjoy the photos. At lunch today Ben told me that he has started writing an update, so keep checking back for his words of Ranger wisdom ....

CHELSA