We are proud grandparents around here today.  Most of our grandkiddies are starting school this week, or did last week, and most of them are in advanced classes.  We love them all and marvel at their poise and intelligence.  But today one of the pack stands out for special attention.

I have posted a couple of articles about Emily in the past;  she is the trumpeter who joined up with Bugles Across America to play Taps at military funerals and ceremonies.  She was very active in that organization and was honored to play the lead-off in "Echo Taps" on Memorial Day at the Fort Logan National Cemetery.  She was on her high school wrestling team...and yes, she wrestled and pinned a lot of young men. 

Tomorrow Emily will graduate from Marine Corps basic training and earn the title she for which she has been striving for more than a year:  United States Marine.

We're anxious to see her;  she will fly in tomorrow night, with her Marine uniform, a real duffle bag, and her "Molly Marine" award.  She won it for best exemplifying what a Marine is.  We are so proud.