Awards Banquet- Year 2

Ben has been serving on the Honor Guard for two years. In those two years, he has participated in numerous funerals and retirement ceremonies over much of the state of Oklahoma. He does his job well, even though he would never say that. It came time for the awards banquet and Ben was nominated for Ceremonial Guardsman of the Year for the officers. (I am not sure if you remember last year, but we initially weren't going and ended up going at the last minute.) Anyway, this is the same award that Ben received last year, so when I found out was nominated once again, I immediately asked him if we were going. He wasn't sure, but then he found out that he was the only one nominated. Since I knew far enough in advance, I was able to go and get a new dress with the help of Jenna. (It was wonderful to have someone be available to give a second opinion and also watch the kids while I tried on what seemed like a hundred dresses.) Here are some pictures from the banquet. Ben receiving his nominee medal from General Gillette

Looking good!

Walking through the sabre arch (sorry it is so dark) Receiving his award

I don't often get the chance to say that I proud of my husband, but I am truly blessed to have Ben for my husband. He works hard at home and at work and this award just goes to show that he is good at what he does!!!!