Papa's Change of Command

It's been a big week here! Monday, I took the boys shopping for a new summer wardrobe - not very fun, but I came out of the mall with some really cute outfits for them! Tuesday was our last gymnastics class. That night Papa took us out to eat at Texas Roadhouse. There were several birthdays that night in the restaurant and the boys really got into the clapping and yelling "Yee-haw". So we had them "sing" for Jacob - they even brought out a saddle for him to sit on! He loved it!

Last night we went to the Brady's for a mini-reunion to visit with the St. Claire's. We had so much fun visiting with our and dear old friends (the Bradys, the St. Claires now from Savannah, the Wards, and one of the one of the Gabberts). It's very different though now that we all have children!

Jacob greeting Abigail when they arrived at the Change of Command.
Zachary (21 months old) and Silas (15 months old)

Auntie Lacey and the Yoho cousins - they got to watch the ceremony while the Milne boys played on the playground with a babysitter (thanks, Michelle!) Also, Auntie Tammy, cousin Shalia and Grandpa Yoho on the 2nd row.

Captain Milne's family

Today was a special day for Dean's dad (Papa). He assumed command of the Coast Guard Training Center in Yorktown during a very nice change of command ceremony overlooking the river. What a beautiful day it was! Lots of family and friends were here for the event - both of HIS parents were here, both children, all of his grandchildren, and friends from as far away as RI! Grandpa Milne (who doesn't like to travel) even came out from Oregon! Bill has over 30 years in the USCG and we are very proud of him! Tonight, we had a fun dinner out on the patio with Bill and Martina, Grandpa Milne, and Barr and Ruth (those friends from RI). It's also Jacob's last night as a 2 year old and tomorrow we're going to his favorite place - Busch Gardens!

4 Milne generations: Bill holding Jacob, Grandpa, and Dean holding Zachary