Farewell to the Marine Corps..
We had a Farewell for Will at the USMC Museum in their Tun Tavern. He was so excited to see were his party was going to be! It was more than I could have imagined! I had been planning this day for so long, and for it to finally be here, WOW! Thank you to all who helped me! Sarah and Ryan , your invitations were amazing. People are still talking about how amazing their were! We wished you could have been there. You are apart of our family, have touched our lives more than you can imagine! We are better people having had you apart of our lives. I asked Will when the party was over , if it was everything he could have imagined. He said of course, but I really wished the Thorntons could have been there. OH it tugged at my heart! We love you guys!!! When we walked into the museum, you were greeted at the Tun Tavern Door with a big picture of Will from Paris Island boot camp. On the same table was a book of pictures from the beginning of Wills USMC Career until now. I had everyone sign the book. What a great way to remember the day! Walking into the Tavern was amazing. I thought it would be neat to say good bye to the corps in a place were a few guys were drinking beer and decided to start the Marine Corps. It was full of our friends and family that have supported us through our military career. Will and I were trying to take in every moment. I had said a few words before we cut the cake. Which was designed by my sister in law , Kathy! Thank YOU!!! I had told Will, Thank you! Thank you for being a wonderful husband, father, and kick ass marine. I am so proud of him. The past 10 years have been a wonderful journey. I feel so blessed to have had him by my side! Of course there were some tears, but I just blamed it on my beer! tee hee hee. All in all it was an amazing night. Everyone had left, and it was just Will and I sitting at the bar. Taking in the moment. We walked out to the main lobby. Which is open to a plane , tank, and famous pictures of Marines. We held each other , and just said nothing. We new how each other were feeling. So emotional. What an amazing journey. What great friends we met along the way. What great lesions we learned. What an amazing life , and now, today, we start another chapter in our life! I cant wait to start our new journey with my amazing family.
The food.
The Cake.
Mom and Nana.
Yes there is a baby in that sling!
More 1/6 family!
Nana and Brady.
I love my date night ladies! Ok and the men too!
The Habibs.
Will and Patrick.
Joe , Karen, and the cute Gazes.
Kathy Jo and I.
I just love the feel of The Tun Tavern. Check out that picture in the background. Tons of history!
Michele and Frank... Frankie Frankie,,, needs a spankie.. sorry had to say that!
Wills Enviromental crew!
Rachel, Big Al, and I.
Just love to pose!
Jodi and Jen,, my photographer!
Paulie, Will , and Poppa.
Will and Chris. Look at these boyscouts now!
My sweet newphew! Man he is all grown up!
Me, Mikey, and the skinny ass Erin!
