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MarathonKnitter
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PICTURES GALORE!!!! GRADUATION... sorry, a little long
so much to say!!!!
quick rundown... family was thursday, graduation was friday. we left on wednesday night and stayed at a hotel on the other side of the highway from the recruit depot.
on thursday they made me suffer until noon when they released the new marines to their families. at which time, i had a lovely panic attack because i couldn't find DS in the sea of new marines. i was ready to start screaming for him... i was already crying, when SO yelled out at me that he had him. i ran to him and hugged him so tight. well, we both hugged really tight and we both cried.
we got to spend 4 hours with him. we talked and talked! we enjoyed lunch together and did a little shopping. then we had to give him back. during these hours, i got the best gift of the weekend. we were walking to get DS's stuff. my dad and DS were behind me. my dad tells DS, "so, no more mamma's boy." to which DS replies, "well, just a little." my dad had nothing more to say than... "well, we'll call you mamma's 'man'" lol
to have this new marine still want to be my boy was awesome. but we both know that he's transitioning to live his own life with me fading a little into the background and taking more of a cheerleader role.
on friday, my sister (and her kids) and my cousin (and her family) joined us at the graduation. it was lovely. not as emotional because i knew what to expect and i was able to find him much easier (plus, we had a meeting point... just in case).
from the graduation, we went to a family lunch at a local restaurant.
all weekend, i spent it doing loads and loads and loads and loads of laundry. i posted on FB that you do not know the real definition of the word FUNK until you do that first load of laundry... oh, boy!!! during the last week of basic training, they don't do laundry; so that stuff was fermenting... YUCK.
i am happy to say that i've already fed him a few of his favorite meals and have hugged and kissed him more than any other mom in the history of forever.
pictures to follow in next post
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MarathonKnitter
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Re: PICTURES GALORE!!!! GRADUATION... sorry, a little long
ps. to all who sent him a note, letter, or post card: the young man didn't not have any time to write back. during family day, he shared all his letters with me and has promised to send out thank yous during this week of rest.
it meant the world to him and to me that you took the time out to send him encouraging words. thank you from the bottom of my heart.
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MarathonKnitter
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Re: PICTURES GALORE!!!! GRADUATION... sorry, a little long
pictures too large. working on it
Message edited 11/16/2015 1:30:14 PM.
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MsSissy
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Re: PICTURES GALORE!!!! GRADUATION... sorry, a little long
I'm so happy for you! And him!!
And please, I do not need a thank you note. It was sent to keep his spirits up and thank him for his service.
Please do not worry about a thank you note!
That was my thank you to him!
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| Posted 11/16/15 1:33 PM |
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MarathonKnitter
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Re: PICTURES GALORE!!!! GRADUATION... sorry, a little long
FLICKR LINK
i believe i made them public. let me know if i messed it up
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MsSissy
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Re: PICTURES GALORE!!!! GRADUATION... sorry, a little long
Posted by MarathonKnitter
pictures too large. working on it
Put them in an album and copy and paste the links. Usually easier. Or copy and paste the web image from from FB.
Or I can post them from your FB page if you like?
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| Posted 11/16/15 1:35 PM |
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MarathonKnitter
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Re: PICTURES GALORE!!!! GRADUATION... sorry, a little long
Posted by MsSissy
Posted by MarathonKnitter
pictures too large. working on it
Put them in an album and copy and paste the links. Usually easier. Or copy and paste the web image from from FB.
Or I can post them from your FB page if you like?
if you can post from FB, that would be awesome. thanks
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| Posted 11/16/15 1:38 PM |
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MsSissy
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Re: PICTURES GALORE!!!! GRADUATION... sorry, a little long
Best Pic Ever!
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StaceyWill
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PICTURES GALORE!!!! GRADUATION... sorry, a little long
Awesome pics!! What a handsome young man. And, can I say, I am absolutely IN LOVE with your hair. Style, length, color - everything!!
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| Posted 11/16/15 1:46 PM |
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MarathonKnitter
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Re: PICTURES GALORE!!!! GRADUATION... sorry, a little long
yes, please. post away.
THANK YOU FOR HELPING ME PUT UP PICTURES!!!
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| Posted 11/16/15 1:47 PM |
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MarathonKnitter
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PICTURES GALORE!!!! GRADUATION... sorry, a little long
lol i have to have someone photoshop my bra-strap out of that picture so i can frame it lol
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ANewDayHasCome
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PICTURES GALORE!!!! GRADUATION... sorry, a little long
Love the pic of him hugging you. That pic with the palm tree directly over his head, I looked fast and thought it was a funny hat he was wearing lol
You must be so proud.
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| Posted 11/16/15 1:50 PM |
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MsSissy
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Re: PICTURES GALORE!!!! GRADUATION... sorry, a little long
Posted by MarathonKnitter
yes, please. post away.
THANK YOU FOR HELPING ME PUT UP PICTURES!!!
You're Welcome 
Posted by MarathonKnitter
lol i have to have someone photoshop my bra-strap out of that picture so i can frame it lol
LOL...I thought that was part of the dress!
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klingklang77
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Re: PICTURES GALORE!!!! GRADUATION... sorry, a little long
A few months ago, someone mentioned that you would "giggle" at the way he ate. Did you and what was it?
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MarathonKnitter
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Re: PICTURES GALORE!!!! GRADUATION... sorry, a little long
Posted by StaceyWill
Awesome pics!! What a handsome young man. And, can I say, I am absolutely IN LOVE with your hair. Style, length, color - everything!!
thank you!
i'll have to double check the name of the color. i did it myself at 5am the day of lol yeah, life has been a little hectic
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| Posted 11/16/15 3:24 PM |
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Re: PICTURES GALORE!!!! GRADUATION... sorry, a little long
Posted by klingklang77
A few months ago, someone mentioned that you would "giggle" at the way he ate. Did you and what was it?
I was wondering that too.
Congratulations! I'm glad you had a fabulous weekend. SO no family drama? Whew!
ETA- you look amazing!
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MarathonKnitter
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Re: PICTURES GALORE!!!! GRADUATION... sorry, a little long
Posted by ANewDayHasCome
Love the pic of him hugging you. That pic with the palm tree directly over his head, I looked fast and thought it was a funny hat he was wearing lol
You must be so proud.
haha, hadn't noticed the palm tree directly behind him. too funny!
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Lara&Aidansmommy
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Re: PICTURES GALORE!!!! GRADUATION... sorry, a little long
Your heart must be busting! God bless him. Love the pics! you look so fabulous.
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| Posted 11/16/15 3:28 PM |
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MarathonKnitter
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Re: PICTURES GALORE!!!! GRADUATION... sorry, a little long
Posted by klingklang77
A few months ago, someone mentioned that you would "giggle" at the way he ate. Did you and what was it?
we were all hungry when we got him and stopped at the first place we saw on base... it was an open area set up like festival food.
the boy ate two cheeseburgers, a pulled pork sandwich, an order of fries, two sodas.
THEN
about 30 minutes later, he ate a turkey sandwich, a bag of chips, bacon-type jerky, and another can of soda.
i was scared he would hurt himself lol
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MarathonKnitter
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Re: PICTURES GALORE!!!! GRADUATION... sorry, a little long
Posted by Lara&Aidansmommy
Your heart must be busting! God bless him. Love the pics! you look so fabulous.
i have never cried so HARD as the moment in the first picture. i felt my body shaking. all i could say was: i love you, i love you, i love you.... countless times.
my had to be physically removed from the boy lol
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PICTURES GALORE!!!! GRADUATION... sorry, a little long
So your B of a mom didn't show?
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| Posted 11/16/15 3:33 PM |
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MarathonKnitter
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Re: PICTURES GALORE!!!! GRADUATION... sorry, a little long
Posted by Paramount
So your B of a mom didn't show?
no. she is spending a lot of quality time telling anyone who will listen that she wasn't invited.  
to which my sister told her to fly a kite because NO ONE was "invited." my sister told her that if she wanted to be there, she would have made it happen... just like she makes all her DR trips happen, even when she's broke.
i will be sending her a copy of the formal portrait and one for my grandmother.
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| Posted 11/16/15 3:53 PM |
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jeanyus27
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Re: PICTURES GALORE!!!! GRADUATION... sorry, a little long
beautiful pics, congrats to you both!!
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| Posted 11/16/15 3:59 PM |
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SusiBee
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Re: PICTURES GALORE!!!! GRADUATION... sorry, a little long
Thank you for sharing these great pictures. Your son looks great and I love the comment your dad made, "mama's man".
I don't need a thank you note. These pictures are more than enough.
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| Posted 11/16/15 4:38 PM |
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MrsG823
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PICTURES GALORE!!!! GRADUATION... sorry, a little long
Beautiful pictures!
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