Well ... we have returned from our wonderful trip to Charleston/ Columbia SC.  phsbum has successfully completed Army basic training, and has now moved to AIT (Advanced Individual training) also on Ft Jackson.  We had a lovely 4 day visit thanks to the holiday. 

The two pics are our soldier just after the graduation ceremony on Weds 21 November (about 78º), and her older sister on Folly Beach, Monday 19 November!  Beautiful 76º.  We had lovely weather which was nice because the ceremony was outside, but also because we had to commute daily between Charleston and Columbia (about 110 miles one way) because we were staying with my dearest friends in Charleston. 

We had a blessed ... REALLY blessed Thanksgiving with close friends and our new soldier ... Many pics to follow ...!  For now ... I am just thanksful for our time with her.  We will get to have her home with us for Christmas, too ... I can't wait! 

~ B