I finally have a free moment to write about a very special day for my husband and our family...yes, it's another proud Navy wife moment. :) December 2, 2011 was the day of Nick's commissioning ceremony. It was a great day filled with family. friends, and old shipmates. The ceremony was held at 1300 at the NNPTC Rickover Room, this is the same room that Nick and I both graduated from "A" school in too. The ceremony itself was a very emotional and proud time for us...most in attendance did not have a dry eye either. We were so excited that Nick's oldest brother Tobi was able to make it in and be the guest speaker, while his CO on the USS Jefferson City, CAPT Zimmerman, was his commissioning officer. The master of ceremonies was one of the junior officers, LT Rivera, that Nick served with on the USS Jefferson City as well.
Nick has worked very hard over the course of his Naval career to get where he is today. As you watch the video, you will realize what a big deal this really is. CAPT White and CAPT Zimmerman do an excellent job in explaining what a great sailor Nicholas really is and the kind of elite group he is now a part of.
I am going to try to attach the video of the ceremony that Nick's cousin Tyler and his wife Whitney took...hopefully I can figure it out. :) I can't possibly begin do describe and explain everything that happened that day, so I figured posting the video was the best way for everyone else to see for themselves.
**Side note: You'll see in the video Nick bends down to give Aiden something after he gave Adelynn and I our flowers when we put his shoulder boards and jacket on. It was a pack of gum and he was SOOO excited about it. Almost every picture he posed for after that he held it up because he was so happy he got it. LOL
The reception was held at Southern Seasons Grill in Summerville. We had an oyster roast (the oysters were AWESOME!!) and BBQ pork with mac 'n cheese, cole slaw, and baked beans. The owner, Chris, lined up a band for us that played for a few hours and they were great. As a matter of fact, the lead singer just happened to be from Missouri too! It really is a small world!
All of the parents (all of Nick's parents and all of my parents) chipped in and got him his officer's sword. It is gorgeous and I took it and had his name engraved on it. Connie's dad, Ray is going to make a display case thing for it so we can display it in our home. I can't wait to see it!
Below are a few pictures of the ceremony...hope you all enjoy!!
**HAVING TROUBLE GETTING THE VIDEO AND PICTURES ON HERE, BUT SICK OF WAITING SO I AM POSTING WITHOUT AND WILL UPDATE AS SOON AS I CAN WITH PICS AND VIDEO** SORRY :(
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