Swearing In

Friday was Mark's official Swearing-In ceremony at the State Department headquarters in D.C. It was a lovely event, beginning with a reception in the room where the actual United States Seal is kept in a special box, and where many bits of bagel were kept in Sam's hands. There were some poignant speeches, then the members of the 139th Generalist Class (Mark's) and the 101st Specialist Class took their Oath of Office and posed for photos. We were very happy that both sets of parents and Grandma Chase were able to attend. Sam really enjoyed the ceremony, especially the part where he ran up and down the steps of the auditorium with Mommy in hot pursuit.