Congratulations to all the New Sailors!!!

Hi Diane- Haven't heard how Alyssa is doing since PIR! I started a group giving hints and tips for PIR- I'm sure you have some tips for those parents about to experience theri first....check it out and add your suggestions to make the experience that much better for everyone!

Best Regards- Paul

oh...one last item....soon you'll be throwing around Navy-speak like the rest of us....it starts with PIR and their cover....you're gonna be surprised where you end up using Navy-speak without realizing it!!! Enjoy it!

Thanks great Diane....I'm sure it was far more than you thought it would be. I think the thing that is always so surprising is the change we see in our kids...suddenly they are not a kid anymore but part of something much bigger.......I hope you took a zillion photos and ordered the PIR DVD....it'll bring back lots of memories every time you watch.
Paul

Oh you look so so happy and proud! My son is in Pensacola until Oct. 31st for now, after he graduates A-school I don't know how long the wait will be for him to be assigned to a fleet and then off too C-school. He says he is in 'The Blue Angels' part of base down there and in Charlie Barracks, next to the female barracks. The base there is huge and I guess it is Navy, Air Force, and Marines base. Do you know how long her A-school is expected to last? I am so happy for you both that the wait is over and you all can talk again :). Congrats Diane & Alyssa!

So Diane you must share with us how PIR went. I bet you had a great time finally seeing Alyssa. Please blog and let us know about your experience.

Diane, Hey I am so glad for pir's I know how proud you are..Great pics,love them Alyssa looks great.

Diane - Woohoo PIR is over!! I am sure you are so proud of Alyssa :). Job Well Done Alyssa! I hope you have lots of pictures to share and your story of the experience. Now the worry will lift tremendously because both of you can finally talk daily. Where will she be doing her A-school? God Bless, Michele :)

Welcome to Daughters and their Dads Diane!! Be sure to take a few minutes and let the group know how Alyssa is doing. I'm sure she is pretty excited about PIR- it'll be an amazing experience for you both. Get there a early as it fills up fast! You'll see seating sections for each division. We sat in the top row as I could stand on the seats for photos-- but I'm pretty tall as is the ex. It's a madhouse in the hall when liberty is announced and finding your sailor may be tough...I let out this HUGE Corona yell and both Kat and Eric were able to orient themselves to where I roughly was......think everyone sitting next to us thought "this guy is crazy...."!

Anyway it's going to awesome and I hope you will come away from it with the same sort of pride as did I.

Paul

Diane only four days to PIR? Time sure does fly by. I'm glad that Alyssa has made it. Has she finished battle stations yet? Are you going to PIR? Let me know how she's doing. I was a little worried at the start. How are you doing? Are you excited? keep me posted