Todd's Promotion and Party!

On August 22nd Todd had his official promotional ceremony. He was promoted to sergeant early (six months ago) and had to wait for the next group of promotees in order to be part of the ceremony. The kids and I had the honor of pinning on his badge. My parents and Todd's parents (who drove here from Idaho) were at the ceremony too. Todd took the test about 2 years ago - right when Nathan and Audrey were born AND we moved into our current house. Needless to say there were many distractions going on at the time. Most people dedicate about a year to study and prepare for this very rigorous test. It's extremely competitive. We are SO proud of you, Todd! Congratulations Sergeant Trayer!



Todd with my very proud parents.

I brought LOTS of snacks to keep the kids in their seats.



Todd with his very proud parents, Sharon and Ed :)

Todd and the Chief of Police.

Posing for a picture after pinning on his badge.

Todd with friend Heather - congrats!

Party at my parents' house the next day- swimming and BBQ! Thank you Mom and Dad for a really great party!!! The backyard and house looked beautiful!

My mom with friends Celia and Rex.

Ashley, Dana, Marlyn, sister Kalyn, me

Audrey hanging out by the pool with neighbors Karlie and Mia


Sister-in-law Cathleen and nephew Ryan swim with Nathan & Audrey

Dad and Grandma

Nathan in the hot tub with cousins Katelyn and Ryan

Dana and Kalyn

Yes, the cake reads: Congratulations Toda! Come on, Costco!

The kid table. Audrey & Nathan eating with pal Jaeden.

Neighbors Don, Shirley & Chip and Grandpa Trayer

Baby Scarlett