My CGO!!!

 Time to brag on Jason again!

The military is all about awards and recognition...it's evident by the many walls we could fill with all of the accolades Jason has received!

This year, however, he was given a huge honor when he was selected as a nominee for Company Grade Officer of the Year.

 He is very modest and honestly I didn't quite understand what a big deal this was...he told me we had an awards banquet to attend but I just assumed he needed to be there for one of his troops receiving an award.  Finally after a little more info from him and a lot more info from other spouses I realized what an honor this was.

So it was time to plan our first night out with no kids...a dress had to be found, kids had to be watched, etc.  Dress shopping was not exactly what I wanted to be doing just 8 weeks postpartum but I found a dress!  Nicki watched Tessa and Riley went to her friend Ella's for a sleepover!

During the day there was a medallion ceremony that Riley was able to attend and I knew she would love to watch her Daddy get a medal so we went.

Riley screamed "Go Daddy" when he went on stage..it was so cute...especially because we were way in the back of the auditorium so everyone heard it!

 Proud of her Daddy! 

 She was in love with his medal and wanted to go on stage and pretend she got an award too so of course Jason took her up when it was all over!

 Saluting!!!

 She had so much fun up there...love her zeal for life and her love for pretend!

The afternoon was a little crazy getting the girls to their respective places and getting ready...I was exhausted before we even left but it was worth it for a night out to honor my man!

All of your girls are so proud of you Jason!!!