Well not really his Mama, but since I raised him....he tells folks she's not my real mom, she's a stunt double...but the fact is as far as we are concerned, he's my kiddo....
so here's our newest Marine...:D

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e82/gretchensteele/IMG_8300-1.jpg

and his Drill instructor insisted he wear all his navy medals...looked a little funny on a newbie from boot camp...

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e82/gretchensteele/IMG_8305-1.jpg

He's always been a helpful kid...carrying all my camera crap so I could shoot on the beach....

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e82/gretchensteele/IMG_8374.jpg

you should be proud....G.

Congratulations to him and you!