Saturday, June 7, 2014

Jim's Change of Command

Today was Jim's change of command.  And it was a beautiful day.  And with the surprise of Jesse and Maren calling and saying they were two hours away!  They came up to go to the ceremony. They got here at 3pm and we left at 4 to make the 5pm ceremony in Alexandria.  

 And, as usual - we took 3 cars!  It never fails.  

 Jim is now the Chief Trial Judge of the United States Army Reserve and assumed command of the 150th Legal Operations Detachment.

Amy, Maren, Zoe

Zoe and Jesse

Jesse

Jim and Maren in the reception line

Amy made a sign that she held up for a special message to Jim.


They served beer and cake.

Maren, Drew, Zoe

Tim, Jim, Master Sgt., Colonel Rigsby (who retired)

Maren, Jim and Jesse



It was lovely and very touching and a very proud moment.  Then we all went to dinner at a great place in Pentagon City - Ted's Steak House.  Delicious!!!!!! They specialize in bison and beef, rolls, Special chocolate milkshakes (someone got carded!) and it was hmm hmmm good.

 And now, at 11:30pm - I am the only one up.  Everyone has gone to bed.  Got the Nat's game on and enjoying the quiet - for a little while.  

 Congratulations to Jim and Congratulations to Carolyn, who graduates tomorrow from medical school.  We are so proud of you!

 Love,
Leslie

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  1. UnknownJune 8, 2014 at 5:43 PM

    Amy eating cake. Interesting that you got that shot. And if Maren ever reads this: Maren, curly haired people who straighten their hair get a mental kick in the butt from me. Can you feel it?

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  2. 5 SistersJune 8, 2014 at 8:04 PM

    I had to put that shot in. If you notice - there are two pictures where the beer bottle is barely visible. I told Maren that she was channeling a certain aunt who had a beer can or bottle in every picture for a couple of years.

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