NUKE moms

B'sNukeMom - Congratulations on your youngest's engagement!!

4kidsforfun - Ft. Monroe is a nice place to walk around and visit as well and many of the families take their kids there to watch the ships coming in and out as Norfolk does not have a webcam like San Diego does. 

Gigi - and others - be sure to come join the Norfolk Family & friends group here on N4M - I am trying to keep tabs on it and I encourage anyone that does not have a sailor on the USS Ford to go to that group if you do not have an active ship group on this site. At least we can share general information there or if you have questions about the area or the base, or Newport News and the shipyards, you can ask them there. 

Thanks Chipmunk - here's the happy couple!

Lollipop Rings!!  I love it!!  The simple diamond engagement ring is lovely as well!! 

B'sNuke, congratulations!! So much good news in your family! I wish them every happiness! <3

CUTE! Best Wishes to the couple!

Thank you all!  They are so cute together and we love her too!  Been dating 4+years. No date yet....

You met him NancyJo in Nebraska ;-D

B'sNukeMom - What an adorable picture. Good luck with the planning.

Gigi & 4kidsforfun - Outlook Beach wasn't terribly busy when we were there which was rather nice. I guess everyone was hanging out  at Virginia Beach. There's a nice paved walkway above the beach. We saw all sorts of boats go by from small sailboats to huge tankers and what was probably part of the Bush's carrier group.

BsNukeMom - yes CSW cute! Happy for your family. And thank you I’ll keep the link too 

Sunflower, 4kidsforfun and Chipmunk - thank you! I’ll save this page full of info on this day 

Happy Monday!

We saw Top Gun Maverick over the weekend.  I definitely recommend it!

NPTU Family Day sounds like fun!!

I am glad that families are getting invited to do things again. We only got to see his A School ceremony (which was delayed a week due to a hurricane evacuation).   Covid-19 hit during Power School and restrictions continued through Prototype, so they handed out certificates in class without taking any pictures or anything.

I’m excited!  My sailor graduates from Prototype on Friday and I get to go down to see him!  This will be the first graduation I will see in person since Covid made Boot Camp and A school virtual and my husband went to Power School graduation while I stayed home with our high school daughter. 

My sailor has orders for a sub stationed in Norfolk, so I will be checking out the groups for his new command. 

MyKidsMom - Congratulations to your sailor!! Welcome to Norfolk!! 

MyKidsMom - BZ to your sailor! Enjoy your visit to Goose Creek.

Congratulations to all who are graduating from Prototype this week! My son's boat surfaced for a little R&R and he texted us that all is going well. That makes my heart happy! When his boat left port, my DIL and grandsons go to see him go i am hoping that I can be there when he returns.

NonnaB - I hope that you are able to see your sailor when he comes back in!!! 

It is a little hot for hot chocolate, but I love that mound of marshmallows that Sally has. !!

We finally have a qualified Nuke!! What a crazy road to get to this point but I am so proud of my Sailor for persevering through all of the challenges! 
he graduates on Friday from Prototype and then on his way to Japan! 
I may not post often but I do read all the post! Thank you for all the encouragement! 
Prayers appreciated for this next journey! Praying for all of you as well! 

khryse - BZ to your sailor!  Now you can both breathe lol!  And on to the next journey!

Be sure to join the Japan Moms group - here's the link:

Japan Moms

BZ to all who are graduating from Prototype this week!

khryse, just wanted to jump on and congratulate you and your son. I know how tough these courses are and these young nukes deserve so much respect for their hard work and dedication. Have a great time in SC. Prayers for safe travels.

Khryse - WooHoo!! Congratulations to your sailor!!! And to mom for persevering in the cheering section!! Have a great time in SC. Keep us posted when you are able. 

Congratulations to all of you who are attending Prototype graduations & maybe others?? I hope you have a chance to get some sightseeing done as well as have some Family Fun time!

HUGS to all!! I hope those in GC are getting some special moments with their sailors!!

WearsLargeHats and any other dads - 

Happy Father's Day!!

May you know today how much your mean to your family and to your children! Have a wonderful day and hopefully, if your sailor is not out of communication, you will get a call. I don't recall if you mentioned that you do have some grandchildren, I am hoping that my daughter is able to coordinate at least a video hello, if not a live call from our two year old grandbaby to her grandpa. 

We got the family picture from the wedding!  I love it ;-D

VERY Nice!

Beautiful picture!

Gorgeous picture, what a beautiful bride.  Are these your kids from Michigan that waited so long for this because of Covid? Congratulations to all.

Thank you ladies!

Northwoodsmom - Yes, these are my Nuke vets that live in Michigan.  They did the original wedding 7/19/20 in her mom's back yard.  Then they had 3 date changes and finally had the "celebration" on 5/22/22.  It was perfect!  

Congrats - beautiful picture

A lovely family wedding picture!!

MyKidsMom - Be sure to tell us how your weekend went. 

Khryse ? - Did you have a graduation this weekend? I know we had a few - be sure to come share with us. 

Chipmunk - Yes! He graduated on Friday! My husband and daughter were able to go. I wasn’t able to make it as I committed to going to youth camp as a sponsor for our church. I was able to FaceTime so I saw him walk across the stage! He is scheduled to report to Japan soon. He is working on getting all of his paperwork and medical completed this week and then he should be headed home sometime after that! I can’t wait to see him and hug him!! We are very proud of him. He feels so relieved to have completed and qualify as a Nuke. He was nervous since he had to repeat Power School but he persevered through it! 
Bravo Zulu to all those that have graduated! 
Hugs and prayers 

khryse - thank goodness for FaceTime!  Enjoy his time at home. 

Here's the link to the Japan Moms group - you'll find some good info over there:

Japan Moms

Khryse - Wow, I did not realize he had been set back in Power School. I know there are others who struggle with PS but do better in Prototype and others that struggle with Prototype, yet did just fine in PS. As I have learned over the years, in the end - what matters is that they passed and to some extent they head to their duty stations and then the qualifications start all over again. 

I am sorry you were not able to attend graduation, but so glad you got to FaceTime and I know you are looking forward to that hug!! We need to catch up!. 

Oh B'sNuke, I love that photo!! What a beautiful family. You are so blessed!!

B'sNukeMom,  What a perfect family picture. And the weather looks like it was perfect as well. Looks like 3rd time was the charm !!  I do have one question though... how did they convince your husband to wear pants ?? LOL !!

mom of mrams - funny that your remember he doesn't like to wear pants lol!  He did change into shorts for the reception.  And yes, the weather was beautiful and 3rd time was a charm!!!

NancyJo - Thank you my friend!  Now I patiently wait for littles!

MyKidsMom - great picture!  (And I rotated it for you ;-D)