So, my nephew successfully completed book camp and was accepted in as new member of the United States Marine Corps. I am really excited for him and wish him well in this chapter in his life. His next stop is the Advanced Infantry Training. His plan in the Corps is to complete two years as an Embassy guard and then two years back with the infantry. Maybe he will be assigned to work in Beijing while I am there, which would be awesome.

For his graduation, my brother, my niece and nephew, ex-sister-in-law and her family traveled over to Paris Island to be there for his graduation. I wish I could have been there. Here is a picture of my niece, brother and two nephews: