Ryan's Daddy is an AO!!!!!

Chris promoted earlier this month to an Apparatus Operator, AKA: driver. He took the competitive promotional test last year in October and scored so high (5th) that he promoted a year later (the list is good for 2 years). His promotional ceremony was last Thursday. Friends and family came to support and honor Chris. We were all very proud of him! At the ceremony Ryan and I got to walk up and pin his new badge on him. Here are some pictures on the evening.



Chris' new ride at Station 9


proud daddy, proud daughter

Stetson came to the ceremony!

Mamaw and Grandpa helped entertain Ryan



Proud parents!

Chris being recognized and waiting for Ryan to walk up


Chris' Battalian Chief from Station One congratulating him

Brad and Kellie Tharp posing with the new AO

Gran and Eliana hanging with Ryan while she crushes a cookie!

Chris with his old crew from Station One- a great group of guys!


Ryan admiring Daddys new badge :)



A tired Ryan- she did great during the ceremony. We should have taken family picture at the beginning. She had had enough at the end!

Out for a celebratory dinner the week before thanks to my parents!

Cuteness