Finally getting around to posting about CT and Matthew and Hillary's wedding... This is part 1-pre wedding stuff :)
The night we arrived, we went to watch one of Matthew's final parades at the academy: the sunset parade. It was for all the seniors who would be graduating later that week. A closing of a very long, strenuous chapter in their lives. They had to do this ALL the time so were thrilled to be done!
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| Matthew is in the center |
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| HUGE flag |
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| Just love this pic of my little man. Davis said he wanted to be in the Coast Guard one day like Uncle Matthew. |
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| Nana and Haley watching the parade |
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| Matthew and Lauren |
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| So proud of their Uncle Matthew |
Monday morning, Matthew gave us(Matt and I plus Thomas and Amberly) a special tour of the academy. We got to go into Chase Hall(were the guys live all 4 years) and visit some of the classrooms. So neat! They only allow visitors a couple times a year for a couple hours each time.
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| campus |
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| Ship Simulator. SO COOL! That's San Diego we were navigating around. They can change cities and crank up the waves. Incredible! |
We went to tour the
USS Nautilus and the Submarine Force Museum that afternoon. I remember touring a submarine as a child and really enjoyed it. Couldn't wait to share this experience with Davis and Haley. They really enjoyed it though Davis was a little anxious and ready to get off.
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| USS Nautilus |
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| On board |
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| Small doorway |
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| Davis was climbing down and Haley said, "You're doing a great job Davis. I can do it myself. I'm 2 1/2". Davis quickly replied, "Be quiet Haley" as he nervously got down the steps. |
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| Um no way would I want to sleep in there deep underwater! One of the rooms slept 10! |
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| This guy is in the Navy and is stationed at the submarine base here. Just got back from a 93 day underwater deployment. Crazy! |
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| Looking through the periscope in the museum |
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| In the museum |
Matthew had his last black tie formal ball Monday night. Mama Lu, Opa and Thomas joined the Masalin's(Hillary's family) in the fun.
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| All dressed up. |
Then, Wednesday morning Matt kept the kiddos(best husband ever!) and we went to Matthew's graduation. Unfortunately the ceremony was moved inside because of rain(and delayed 1 hour!) but it was very nice
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| Ensign Matthew Odom |
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| post graduation party |
We took a couple kayaks out in the water. Very peaceful and relaxing. I love water! Davis and Haley went out with Matt and I too and loved it.
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| relaxing |
2 comments:
great fun!
This part of our trip was so much fun. Loved seeing where Matthew has been for the past 4 years and was so happy to go to his graduation.
Love, Nana
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