If I were the sentimental type, I’d write this with a tear in my eye. I’m not, so I’ll just flash a ridiculous grin instead. This week my clever husband graduates flight school! Yes, I’m now expecting free helicopter tours of Alaska and the Grand Canyon, and yes I’ve been assured that I will not be getting them. Sigh….
Forrest’s Chinook class asked that I draw their picture for the plaque that they present to their instructors upon graduation. Probably against my better judgment, I accepted said challenge, saluted my pen box, and said a prayer. Helicopters aren’t exactly my specialty…but well, everybody loves a trier. And boy, did I try.
So for Forrest and CH47 Class 10-10- lemme hear some wolf whistles, gimme a Mexican wave, throw off your hats….it’s graduation time. Congratulations!
Congratulations to both of you. Great design for the plaque and handsome photo of your husband who must be ecstatic!
ReplyDeleteOh my, how great is that?! Lucky you. Wonderful detailed illustrations. The more you look, the more you see. Thanks for the banana bread and coffee too.
ReplyDelete(When we were kids we lived in a make-believe world, now we live in a virtual world which is almost just as good. Come by for some tea and scones soon.)
I congratulate them too, and you in your wonderful drawing. The instructor better realize how lucky he is to receive this!
ReplyDeleteWonderful illustration ! Congratulations to you and your husband !!!
ReplyDeleteAwesome! Both your drawing and your husband's graduation. This is quite an accomplishment for both of you.
ReplyDeleteFantastic job on the drawing! They will love it. It has a lot of personality and humor in it, and you even fit in all of the pilots names. Wow! Congratulations to both of you.
ReplyDeleteSpectacular! both his achievement and yours. What a terrific drawing!
ReplyDeleteWow! They didn't want anything simple. You did a great job and congrats to your husband and his class.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! And definitely one of the best ways to celebrate and to remember... by producing awesome artwork and drawings =)
ReplyDeleteCongrats to your husband and his classmates, and congrats to you for such a wonderful illustration!
ReplyDeleteThanks everyone!! And let me tell you, the plaque looks infinitely better in person. It's AWESOME!!! And there will not be another one like it here, ever. If you could see the guys in person, Lou got their facial expressions perfect! It is amazing!!
ReplyDeleteThis was such a clever, well-done drawing. Amazing gift!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much everybody! It was a fun, fun project, and an honor to leave a tiny mark on the awesome pilot-making machine that is flight school. Not always easy, but hopefully worth it.
ReplyDeleteAwesome! Both you and your hubby should be proud! Congrats to you both!!!!!
ReplyDeleteIt really is just totally wonderful! Congratulations to you both, and also, a big thank you to you both for your service to the country. You are very special people! nancy
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