Reinstatment of Rank

Today was a very joyful day for us! Ben was reinstated as a Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps.

Olivia enjoyed playing around with Daddy and the other guys in the SRT office...

It didn't take her long to make herself at home :)






This is the formation of Security Battalion that was held for Ben's ceremony. Security Battalion includes...PMO, Brig, K-9, CID, and SRT. Ben is standing in the very back waiting to be called.

This is the front of the formation.
Ben Marching to the front...



Saluting Col. Oltman, Security Battalion Commander

Part of the statement from Col. Oltman being read. Sorry it is not the whole thing! And yes, that is Olivia calling for her Daddy :)

Staff Sgt. Morgan and Col. Oltman pinning on Sergeant Chevrons.

Sgt. Honaker and Col. Oltman

Ben marching off to the left...



Sarah and Olivia...the only picture we ended up with together!

Olivia watching for Daddy...

Looking great in her shades! Yea Daddy!!!

Boy or Girl???

Yesterday we had our 21 week sonogram. The doctors say everything is right on track and our little one is doing great!!! Still planning for a due date of September 29 :)

Our little one weighs about 12 ounces and is about 10 inches from head to toe! It's A Boy!!! Yes, the sonographer said it is clearly a boy!
Here's his profile with his arm showing. So cute!!!

Road Trip Home

Today Olivia, Mommy and Mamaw Burleigh took a road trip to VA after our trip to Ohio to celebrate Uncle John Michael's graduation from collage.

Here are some pix of Olivia enjoying the ride!

Eating a banana and watching a movie!

Taking some time to read a book...
More pictures of the trip to come!

If You're Happy!

Olivia just loves interacting with her books and following what they say and finding pictures and shapes...I finally got it on video!

If You're Happy and You Know It...

The Wheels on the Bus...