My 19 year old grandson Tyler was among the graduates. My daughter, son-in-law and Tyler's girlfriend Courtney went up there for the big event.
(You can probably catch more about this ceremony at Mean Ol' Meany - Paul's son was there too!)
I think Tyler was trying to look tough in the picture with his parents, so I put one of him and little brother Cody so you can see what he really looks like. Needless to say, I'm a proud grandpa.
You should be proud. Congratulations Tyler!
ReplyDeleteJim,
ReplyDeleteBeing retired Army (dog face), and I can't help myself, so please indulge me. "SQUID!"
Ok, I feel better.
Now the real message. Congratulations to Tyler. I also want to welcome him to the brotherhood, and sisterhood, of the military. I pray the best for him.
G.R. - Thank you. I will pass it on to him.
ReplyDeleteJim, Fan-freakin'-tastic! I know that you are very proud of your squidly grandson!
ReplyDeleteI know that I am! As one who never served in the military, I have great admiration for those that do/did.
Please give Tyler our love and thanks!
btw: The Mrs. was looking at the photos. She said, "Wow...he looks just like his Momma!"
Congrats to your Tyler on a job well done! It's gratifying to know that smart young folks (who could do pretty well anything they want to) continue to enlist in our armed forces.
I know Grandpa must be bursting with pride for the boy. I know that feeling (not the Grandpa thing, though...I'm not REAL OLD like you yet).
Andy, he does look like his mom. I think she was trying to look tough in the picture too.
ReplyDeleteAs for the grandfather thing, you'll be tripping over grandkids in a few years . .
Dunno Jim...about the grandkids thing...
ReplyDeleteLong stories, but it's not really likely, even though many/most of my schoolmates already have them...or have them on the way.
Yep! I'm old enough. Just raised boys that don't seem to be nearly as eager to be a Poppa as I was.
I probably screwed 'em up.
Or, maybe set 'em straight...
It'll probably happen one of these days. But I'm not pushing any of 'em.
Congratulations to Tyler. It is a big thing to graduate and enter the military. I was so glad to graduate basic training. Jim I know you are proud of Tyler and you should be. Go Tyler.
ReplyDeleteI am actually IN pictures one and two. In the second blue square from the bottom, there is a rather large guy in a blue golf shirt. I am the guy to his right wearing the brown shirt. This was a great ceremony and I have many photos and movies, shoot me an e-mail if you want some.
ReplyDeletePerhaps we could have put a more flattering picture of Mom on there-eehhh? This was the WORST one I took. UUGGGHHH!
ReplyDeleteAWC
Sorry about that, but had to have all three of you in it and that was about the only choice.
ReplyDeleteI think she looks quite lovely.
ReplyDeleteJust sayin'...
I don't know Andy, the one of her and her brother in the tub when they were little sure is cute . . .
ReplyDeletePost it! I've got a scanner you can borrow...
ReplyDeleteNyuk!
Oh, it's in the computer Andy, I could have it up in a heartbeat :-)
ReplyDeleteThat's what we call "The Blackmail File."
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry it's been awhile since I have commented, but I see all these pics on Facebook! I know you and Anne are so proud! Congrats to Tyler!
ReplyDeleteHey, where are all those pictures on Facebook? I'd like to see them.
ReplyDeleteWow! Cool graduation, indeed!
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