Darling Twins Update
by Sherra on May 13, 2010
in Finding the Funny, Moments, Teens
They left January 28th.
They are here.
This is some of the scenery.
I love the port-a-potty and trash dumpster. Gives the shot some character.
They are at AIT (Advanced Individualized Training) in classes and training all week.
Their MOS (Military Occupational Specialty) is 35M for those who are truly interested.
If they pass everything they will earn 24 college credits.
Side note: This is a lovely opportunity to brag on Wizzy who passed “both parts of the whole secret military test stuff…” and she was the first in her platoon of 150 to accomplish that. Go Wizzy!
They have weekends free and do this a lot.
Roger Leroy wearing a Cookie Monster shirt looks fashionable as ever.
I think they eat out a lot because they have to wear these to class every day.
They’re in full battle rattle and they could guest post here sometime and give you all the details about how much what they are wearing weighs and other fascinating details that I would get wrong if I tried to explain.
I ask very technical questions when we Skype with them on the computer. Like, “What’s that triangle thing hanging in front of your crotch?”
Again, I think they need to write a guest post.
When they are not being B.A. soldiers, Roger Leroy is the head of the entertainment committee.
The monkey ears move when she talks and she doesn’t really wear glasses. She’s special.
I have no explanation for this.
But I’m pretty sure it has something to do with interrogation and military intelligence.
They will be home at the end of June and then head back to college in August. They are counting the days.
We are too.
So glad to have an update on the girls. It is hard to be away from home….and hard to have a child (children) away from home. However, I must say they look wonderful and seem to be thriving. I know all of you will be thrilled to see them in June and thrilled when they leave in August. That is how it goes at my house, at least. Girls, you are doing a fantastic job and the Army is lucky to have you!!
That is definitely an Elmo shirt. Jeez mom, how embarrassing.
@The Grunter–I never watched Sesame Street. And you already know how uncool I am…
They are such great girls!!! I love them both like they were my own!!
Okay..I am a Navy wife so all this gear is unfamiliar but I too want to know about the triangle thing. And your daughters are wondering ..who is this strange person asking this?
And I DID watch Sesame Street ( sometimes with the kids) and I missed that it is an Elmo shirt..or whoever…guess I better ask the grandkids!
Congrats though to you two….love those who serve our country!!
Go Army, beat Navy..shh..don’t tell my husband! Jenn
Sherra,
We definitely left January 27th just want to clarify. All of our gear weighs probably around 40 lbs. Rachel’s shopping cart picture was her being weird in Tucson. The triangle thing is to protect males but we all have to be uniform so females have to have one too. Can’t wait to be home. Love and Miss Ya’ll.
-Lizzie