Chase's Boot Camp Gradution!

Graduation was divided into two days. The first day was family day and they had their dress uniforms on for the short ceremony. Chase is right behind the guy in the BCG's (Army speak for birth control glasses!). It was something to see them all march in after the Colors. I got a little teary but the flag always does that to me.


We spent the rest of the day doing really important things--nothing! Chase slept a few times, we ate, and just hung out. I felt it was going to be too boring, but he said it was great to just not have to do anything and spend time with his family. The next day, was the graduation. As I understand it, because our country is at war, the graduates wore their combat uniforms. It was really cool. There were two tanks that rolled in shooting off blanks and smoke, then the tanks opened up and a select few ran out of it, then came forward during some pretty great music while they talked about their accomplishments, their individual weapons, and so on. Chase was one of the few chosen. You can see the tank in the background. This picture doesn't do it justice, but Chase was only a few feet from us. Kayden loved it!!

This picture was taken just after the graduation, Kayden kept looking and looking at him. He wouldn't look at me for the picture, but I decided that maybe that was best as he was so enthralled with his Daddy.

After graduation, those who were in the tanks were to display their weapons for the attendees to see. Here is Chase displaying his weapon.

And this is Kayden on the way to the airport--displaying his t-shirt. He was so proud of his Daddy!! Read the shirt--it says it all. We're proud of you, too, Chase! And just to make sure everyone knows--we're so proud of Tori, too. This wasn't just Chase's accomplishment. This is Tori's too. We love you!