Wednesday, July 16, 2008

Nate...


Nate, and I


Good job!

Nate, and Sarah

Jake, Sarah, Steve, and Nate


I am proud of my boy! He just finished up a 5 month cadet program for Chandler Fire. He loved every minute of it!!! It was no easy task. Miles of running, sit ups, pull ups, tests, stairs...many stairs, burning building, etc. He graduated a week ago today, 5/09/08. It was so fun to see him in an environment he has grown to love. Here are a few pictures of his special night.

21 Comments:

Blogger Jan said...

My son served in Chandler and now he is coming home to go through this same type of program. He talked to someone and he is hooked. So proud of Nate. Fantastic job. I know I feel safer.

July 16, 2008 at 8:55 AM  
Blogger erin said...

That's awesome!
Good job, Nathaniel. All your hard work paid off.
Congrats & best wishes to you.

July 16, 2008 at 9:16 AM  
Blogger julie said...

Congratulations Nate!!! We sure enjoyed Nate last weekend. We had a good time. He sure is handsome and very nice!!! You have good looking kids!!! We are heading back to Gilbert this weekend. 3 months in a row!! Call us Crazy!!! :)

July 16, 2008 at 9:58 AM  
Blogger Andrea said...

That's so awesome! He is such a cute kid! Well, I guess he isn't really a kid huh?

July 16, 2008 at 10:16 AM  
Blogger Holly said...

Congrats to Nate!! What a great accomplishment! Great pictures and you all (as always) look fantastic!

July 16, 2008 at 10:43 AM  
Blogger Linda said...

Congratulations to Nate!

Michelle, I know you and your husband are so proud of Nate...isn't it wonderful to see our kids accomplish a goal/dream! I wish him the best!

July 16, 2008 at 10:51 AM  
Blogger carey said...

Man, that sounds grueling and competative! You must be so proud, Michelle. All your kids are so good looking, too. :)

Looks like a fun trip to Chicago below. When we were in dental school, we visited Chicago many times and we miss it badly!

July 16, 2008 at 11:09 AM  
Blogger Brandi said...

Thats Awesome!!! Your son will so enjoy the industry.

July 16, 2008 at 3:00 PM  
Blogger SuperCoolMom said...

Wow! What a good looking guy! That's great that he dedicated himself to finish such a challenge!

July 16, 2008 at 3:53 PM  
Blogger Jan said...

MICHELLE, ELDER BARRON IS IN GILBERT. CHECK AND SEE IF HE IS ONE OF THE NEW TRANSFERS.... WOULDN'T THAT BE SOMETHING.

July 16, 2008 at 5:25 PM  
Blogger Cheryl said...

That is so awesome! As you know I admire anyone that puts that much effort and hard work to serve the public! You should be so proud of that kid !Go Nate

July 16, 2008 at 8:24 PM  
Blogger donna said...

Congratulations to Nate:)
I just gave Jan your email address. OH that would be so cool if Elder Barron is in your ward....

July 16, 2008 at 8:49 PM  
Blogger Missy said...

Thank you to him in advance for all the hard work he will put in for the community!! Congratulations, too!

July 16, 2008 at 8:57 PM  
Blogger Michelle Alley said...

Loved the angles on your photos Michelle -very cool! Congrats to Nate - what an accomplishment!

July 16, 2008 at 9:01 PM  
Blogger jenny said...

What an accomplishment! I know how hard it is to graduate from the fire department. I wonder if he will be stationed by our house??

July 16, 2008 at 9:49 PM  
Blogger Amy said...

Oh how wonderful! Wanna know something sad... at first I said "who's Nate?"... then realized he was your son and he had been gone for so long! He's a cutie too Michelle! :)

July 17, 2008 at 5:06 AM  
Blogger Lupe said...

That is no easy task. It takes strength of mind, body, and character to overcome and achieve what he's done. You've got to be proud of him and proud of yourselves for teaching him strength. Awesome.

July 17, 2008 at 5:14 AM  
Blogger Becca said...

way to go Nate!!! It was so fun visiting with him !He really is a great kid!!!

July 17, 2008 at 8:40 AM  
Blogger Kari said...

I've heard that training is SO rigorous!! Congrats to Nate on his accomplishment!! :)

July 17, 2008 at 9:57 AM  
Blogger smithfam said...

Congratulations! How exciting!
He is very handsome, but of course how could he not be? Look at his beautiful mom!

July 17, 2008 at 10:32 AM  
Blogger Melinda said...

Congrats to Nate! That is so great and so much work! THey really kick your butt training. THose are great pictures!

July 17, 2008 at 10:08 PM  

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