oh captain, my captain.

today was a big day in andy's army career:

he was promoted to captain!

being promoted from lieutenant to captain in the officer corps is a pretty big deal

in the army world, so i couldn't be more proud of him.

tradition requires that the wife/significant other "changes" the rank

on the front of his uniform, gives him a kiss, and then pins

the new rank on his beret.

this was the first time i played a part in an official army ceremony

{with the colonel there no less!}, so i was nervous.

i remember when we were in college and he said that when his ROTC

commitment would be finished, he would be a captain.

now we're {almost} there...and it's truly been a dual journey.

i know how many early mornings, late work days, unbelievable stress

{and responsibility}, time, sweat, and hard work

has gone into this promotion.

i am, and always have been, amazed & inspired by his selflessness and

commitment to duty.

love you, captain mark!

some shots from the day:

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now excuse me while we run away to this place for a few days...

how is it already the end of may?!

back soon!