Well done sailor....

Last Friday was Doug's graduation from Navy basic training at Great Lakes Naval Base near Chicago. It was a great experience being able to be there for the occasion. Megan was VERY excited to see her husband and I was excited to see my baby boy. It was great to spend time with all my children. Stephanie had flown in from Phoenix and we met Megan in Luverne,MN and all traveled to Chicago together. Doug graduated as anE3 which is the highest rank you can leave boot camp with. We are all very proud of our sailor. Who would have thought that little red-headed baby "sailor" would grow to become an actual Navy man!? Doug is quite handsome in his uniform and Megan commented that she has a new appreciation for men in uniform. But I think she has a new appreciation for HER man in uniform not men in general! : )

It's Thursday with 7 days to go...

When Doug first left for basic training I thought we'd never get to this point. Now with only 7 day until we leave for Chicago and graduation, it seems like the time has flown by. Doug had also said he was amazed that the time had gone by so quickly. I go Saturday to Rapid City to pick up my daughter,who is flying in from Phoenix. I haven't seen her since November. We have a "girl day" planned...hair appointments and pedicures. Of course, Dan has made a list for Sam's that's a mile long, so we'll get his stuff done too!! Then Sunday we girls are going to Grandma's for Mother's Day. Fun and busy next 7 days!!