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When Carey graduated from Basic Combat Training at Fort Jackson in Columbia, SC, Sawyer and I drop down to see him. We were able to spend the day before graduation on post with him and then we stayed in a hotel that night and went back for graduation the next day. I didn't get too many pictures as we were trying to soak up as much time with Carey as possible. However a kind couple next to me held Sawyer while I got some pictures of the opening ceremony.

FAMILY DAY




The soldiers were hiding out in the forest on the far side and all of the sudden there were several loud booms and smoke and they all came running over through the smoke.






After the opening ceremony they were released to the families. We spent the day seeing the base and spending time with Sawyer. 
Sawyer getting some wiggle time while we ate a picnic lunch

Crashed out in the hotel room after a long day. He slept through my entire morning routine




GRADUATION DAY
All dressed up for the graduation ceremony

We went to graduation and Derrell (Sawyer's namesake) met us there. He took over the photos while I fed Sawyer and held him. Carey received Soldier of the Cycle for his platoon which is a pretty big honor. We couldn't figure out why we didn't see him with his company until we saw the group that was separate. 








waiting to meet the general

Sawyer fell asleep during the ceremony

meeting the general

receiving a coin from the general


it was a hot tiring day for Sawyer





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  1. GesciJune 23, 2013 at 9:27 PM

    I'm so happy for all of you! Yay for getting through Phase 1, and congrats to Carey on the Soldier of the Cycle, and you, my friend, look AMAZING and so easy-breezy super Mom/wife!

    Also every time I see you I am reminded how much I want your hair. I promise that's not creepy. But seriously, it's gorgeous.

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