Derek is a real SAILOR now!

I just got the call that he passed Battle Stations and was capped this morning. He said it was a very emotional experience! It sure was nice to have a REAL conversation with my husband for the first time in 2 months. I'm so proud of him and can't wait to finally see him next Friday! He'll be competing in Captains Cup tomorrow. Softball volleyball ect... that should be fun for them. Sunday they get sent to "Rickey Heaven" They'll have computers and all kinds of fun stuff.... He'll be able to use the phone again too. YAY! Just wanted to share our exciting news.

7 days until Derek Graduates!

I got my weekly letter today. Well, 1 of the 2 he said he's sent out. I'll probably get the first half of the letter tomorrow.

Derek is doing very well. He is no longer sick. He says no news is good news this week but MAY get a phone call Friday which leads me to believe he MAY be doing Battle Stations tonight. There is a website Navy for Moms and they've posted that divisions 376 and 377 will be in Battle Stations tonight but I'm not sure how accurate their information is. If Battle Stations is indeed tonight then we'll have a REAL sailor come tomorrow. That's exciting! Keep Derek in your prayers tonight. He said that he will also have his last test this week but has not doubt that he'll score 5.0 of 5.0. I'm so proud of him! He said that the weather there has been beautiful! Though I've heard that ICY weather is on its way... ICY? That's not in this Southern California girls vocabulary! Should be pretty chilly when we're there October 10th. AHHHH.... Good thing I bought new coats for Jacob and myself. He says his division is doing pretty well but they still have some talkers that can't seem to keep their mouths shut.

Fingers crossed for a phone call tomorrow!