Becoming a 2nd Lt.

Friday was the day!
The BIG day!
The day when Bud became a 2nd Lt. in the United States Air Force.
The same day we would announce the gender of our little one.
Bud had a secret plan.
The first family member to tear up during the ceremony would prompt Bud to remove a handkerchief from his jacket.
The color of the handkerchief would indicate the gender of Bitsy Hitzy.

Bud's Brother MH and I pinned his butter bars
onto his jacket.

His Father & Mother put his new epaulettes on his
shirt.

Bud's mom pretended to sniffle while attaching the new epaulette....

prompting Bud to pull the handkerchief:

In case you can't see that....
It's a PINK handkerchief....
We are having a GIRL!

After a moment we were able to continue with the Commissioning portion of the day...

Bud's brother who commissioned into the Army
a few months back was able to swear Bud in.

.....do solemnly swear....

Presenting 2nd Lt. Bud!

Directly following the Commissioning Ceremony is the First Salute Ceremony.

It's a tradition that the first enlisted member who salutes an officer will be given a silver dollar.

Bud was allowed to select who he wanted to give his first salute to on this special day, since we were making this day about all the people who helped him get where he is it only seemed right that his younger brother give him his first salute.

Having both of his brothers play such a big role in this day made it that much more special.

BROTHERS!
BH, MH, Bud, TH

3 Generations

The Brothers & their Mothership

And last but not least a picture with my wonderful husband whom I'm so proud of!

A college graduate, a 2nd Lt. and a
Father-to-be all in such a short period of
time.

All these new titles and yet my favorite is:
Loving, loyal, hardworking husband.
All the rest will be easy!

That evening we had a Commissioning Party for Bud at a local coffee bar our friend owns.

He let us use the entire backyard space to setup and hangout.

Despite the humid weather, everyone seemed to fully enjoy themselves.

Just as we were bringing the last items into the apartment after the party the sky opened up and the rain poured down.

God's timing was perfect, it always is!

I hope you all had a Blessed Saturday!