Are We There Yet?: Congratulations, Captain Paul Davis, USMC!

Sunday, February 9, 2014

Congratulations, Captain Paul Davis, USMC!

Our oldest son,

Officially promoted to Captain,

United States Marine Corps

February 7th, 2014

We're so proud of you, Paul!

Nicole, with the help of Gavin and Evelyn had the honor
of officially "pinning" Paul

Our favorite Marine

We Love You!

It matters not how strait the gate,

How charged with punishments the scroll,

I am the master of my fate:

I am the captain of my soul.

― William Ernest Henley

2 comments:

Anonymous said...: Congratulations Paul! And when is that baby due? =); February 10, 2014 at 8:47 AM
Lisa said...: Hi, Natalie! Baby is due in less than a month! (Whoohoo!) A little girl this time!; February 10, 2014 at 6:09 PM

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