Joseph and Chantele April 12, 2013

Jospeh came home from basic training on April 6, 2013

Proposes to Chantele Sunday April 7, 2013

Marries her April 12, 2013

 

Congratulations you two :)!!!

Pictures taken by Emily Wilkinson (Chantele's Bonus Mom)

 



Trip to San Diego

At the end of last year, my baby brother enlists to the Marine Corps. It's a bittersweet thing. On December 23rd he reported to Basic Training in San Diego.
He had a set back by getting very sick so he ended up graduating a month later then planned but he ended up having a great experience. It was wonderful going back after being away for so many years to watch his graduation with my family. Matt was promoted at work so he was unable to come due to the transition. Luckily Joseph was able to come home with us so he could see him, along with the boys.
It was my second time seeing a Marine graduation and I loved that my great friend Dawn was able to come see it with us. She needs to move to Utah!!
Waiting to see Joseph for the first time in months

Can you spot him?

Blogger keeps turning it but he's front and center

 Handsome!

 Proud family of a Marine

So this is what happens when you have your little sister take a picture of us at the Graduation. This is the only picture I have of Dawn :(. It's ok Abby, we still love you :)

After the graduation festifities we got to see the old neighborhood and friends. It looked like time stood still because nothing changed. So weird! It was also great being able to spend time with our family that lives on Manhatten Beach before going home.