Boot Camp

On March 25th 2008, Garin joined the Coast Guard and left for Boot Camp in Cape May, NJ. He was there for 7.5 weeks and on May 16th, his dad and I, ventured to NJ to pick him up and watch his graduation ceremony. While in Boot Camp, Garin had been given the job of Company Yoeman. This means he was in charge of most of the administrative work for the 90 some recruits in his company. At the graduation ceremony he was given the "Leadership Award" and "The Best Shipmate Award." He was nominated and selected for both of these awards by the rest of his company. I was a VERY proud wife to say the least. Unfortunately my camera was acting up, so I didn't get the greatest pictures. However I did video tape the whole thing. I'll spare you that and post the pictures Garin's dad took!

Marching into the Graduation Ceremony

Garin's company

Garin receiving his awards

One HAPPY couple!

(I think this picture makes me look pregnant, I'm NOT pregnant!)