Chris’ CHBOLC Graduation
August 28, 2009 was a big day for Chris. He graduated from Chaplain Basic Officer Leadership Course, which finished up his chaplain training, at the Chaplain School at Fort Jackson, SC. The kids and I were so proud of him. Here are some photos and videos from our day. (I was having trouble with my camera, and I didn’t get videos of the last two platoons, including Chris’, singing their division songs, nor a photo of Chris walking across the stage.)
Christopher before the ceremony.
This is me with Mrs. Diann Hart, a chaplain’s wife that I got to know a little bit during my time at the Spouses’ Seminar. She, along with her two daughters, babysat all four of our children during the banquet.
This is me with Mrs. Teresa Boone, the wife of the Commandant. I enjoyed getting to know her at the seminar.
The whole family.
This is us with Chris’ mom, Velvet.
Me and Christopher
Daddy and his boys.
Daddy and his girls.
Daddy and all of his young’uns.
I love you, Christopher, and I’m very proud of you. I’m so glad you’re home!
Happy Birthday, Chris!
Today is my handsome husband’s 33rd birthday. In order to get in shape for Army this summer, Chris is on a diet. So he got to celebrate, not with our customary lasagna and cake (cheesecake if he’s lucky), but with plain chicken breast and steamed veggies. He got a yogurt for dessert. His birthday activities included working out and going to work. Whole lotta yay, right? Poor guy. One thing he does have going for him today is the fact that he has four beautiful children who adore him. They picked him flowers (white clover), and then they made him this video.
As he headed out the door to work this evening, I said, “Happy birthday, honey.” He smiled and said, “I’m one year closer to dying now.”
That’s the spirit, Baby!
Happy birthday, Christopher. I love you!
