Thursday, March 20, 2008

Jake Getting sworn in

So Jake was finally sworn into the navy last friday. We started the process of applying for the program over a year ago and all our efforts finally paid off! We dressed Elle in a little sailor dress for the occasion. Jake's awesome parents drove down from Pocatello to be there and his grandparents were able to come as well. We all went out to dinner afterward and then his parents drove right back. It's so wonderful to have such supportive inlaws.
So Jake won't have to do anything for the military until he graduates. But he's classified as enlisted right now, so they are paying us. I feel so blessed. Because he is able to do this, I am able to stay home and care for our beautiful little girl. I know I will probably be cursing the military when I am separated from the man I love, but right now, I am so grateful.

5 comments:

julie said...

her dress is darling. it reminds me of the dresses you guys wore. is it one of your actual baby dresses?

Shevaun said...

nope, but I wore one that looked almost exactly the same. Good memory!

Summer Adams said...

y'all are so cute. love elle's dress for the occasion ;-) she's such a doll. yay for jake, so many good things are happening for you guys. i'm so happy for you!

Bethany said...

I love that dress. That is TOTALLY something my mom would have dressed me in. I love Elle! What a perfect baby. I hope to see you guys back out this way soon!

the jensen's said...

So precious! And congrats to Jake - how exciting! I wish you guys all the best. Shevaun: I am absolutely dying to get your indian chicken recipe again! I forget what all goes in it! Send it to me whenever you get the chance. I love you!