The Force of My Future
October 11th, 2009Boys and dog…. rarely parted. But last Thursday right after school, my boys went to Camp Navaho Army Base for Leadership Training and did not come home until Saturday afternoon. Belle went to Dr. Moore on Friday to be spayed and to have a microchip implanted. So she had time to recoup from surgery before they came home.
Remember this 6 pound cutie?
Now, I have this gorgeous 55 pound sweetheart
Now…….. on to The Force of My Future
The boys really really liked the camp… they didn’t want to come home. Most all of the people (boys, girls and adults!) did not want to go home.
The officers kept everyone so busy. They would have leadership, drug free, esteem building and many other classes between playing games and campfires. They got to “work” a fire engine, marched, played volleyball, dodgeball, dressed up the sgt as a woman, raised the flag and many more fun things. They, also, got to sleep in REAL barracks! This was way too cool for both of the boys, since they are big military fans… Luke of the Marines and Leavi likes the Army. The kids were given nicknames – Luke was the “Godfather” because he won the game of Mafia Wars and Leavi was “Indie” because he was indecisive! Perfect names for both of them! LOL
The officers had a slide show Saturday for the parents… the kids enjoyed seeing themselves, too 
… of all of the activities over the session. At the end, the kids were called up one by one and given a certificate of graduation. My two standing at attention and yelling YES SIR! My eyes watered up… I don’t see how much they are growing physically, emotionally or mentally since I am too close to them. But this is one of those moments when the reality of their growth slaps me in the heart! I am so over joyed to watch them learn and grow but it is very bittersweet for me to have to leave their youth behind – them and ME!
Pic that the camp took of them with their unit. (Those are the San Francisco Peaks behind them)
I give you…
The Hitmen
Nicole
Talina
Talina
yarmi74
October 11th, 2009 at 6:08 pm
It’s crazy how fast everyone grows and look at the beautiful peaks!! I miss them.
October 14th, 2009 at 9:20 pm
What an AWESOME post, A. I’m glad they got to do this leadership training, and I agree that they’re both getting SO grown up. Congrats to Belle on her newfound hormonal freedom, too. (And, yes, I remember that 6 lb. cutie quite well, thank you. Official Scottsdale Fan Club, anyone?)