Tuesday, March 15, 2011

So proud

On Monday, March 14th, 2011, Matt 'graduated' from training with Portland Fire Bureau.  This was a big day that we've waited for for a very long time, not to mention worked so hard for as well.  There was a short ceremony where he got his official badge and they also upgraded to yellow helmets from their black training helmets.  Matt got to apply the paramedic sticker to his helmet. 
               

Matt is really going to miss his 'crew' (B shift).  They have been together almost every day since May 2010, truly becoming a family.  From here they all split up and go to different stations around the Portland area.  Well done Joe, Josh, Carver and Matt!  Be careful saving lives.  We appreciate everything you do. CONGRATULATIONS ~ YOU DID IT!!!!!!!

7 comments:

Cindy said...

Congratulations Matt! You both should be so proud, what an accomplishment!!! Its so great to see everything going so well for the two of you.
Love seeing the darling baby pictures too---
Love, Aunt Cindy

Amber said...

Congratulations! This is such an amazing accomplishment. We know how hard he worked and we couldn't be more proud! What a weight that has been lifted of both your shoulders and a wonderful blessing this will be to your family.

TIME TO PARTY! :-)

Love you guys!

Amber said...

PS - the mustache picture is amazing.... I just sort of wish they were walnut color. :-)

Cute family picture too!

the conleys said...

love the photos, they are so fun!! and this is so exciting, such hard work paying off!

p.s. pretty sure Jared belongs in the mustache photo

Mandy said...

Love the mustache picture. Congratulation's again Matt. Now the stress level will not be so heavy for you. Love you guys!!!!!

sylvia said...

Ha! The mustaches are great! Congrats to Matt again! You're such a cute family of 3. Love you lots!

MarySue said...

Matt, I love you and am so very proud of you and all your hard, hard work. Well deserved. Emily, great support girl! Happy for all of you and can hardly wait to come visit this summer. Aunt Sue