After promotion ceremony it's time to have fun and eat...........

Horray Dan got promoted! He needed to lose some inches on his waist and he did! Great job Dan! Also - Dan has 7 pounds to lose and he get's a prize...an IPOD!!!! Now that's motivation! Here are some pictures of Dan, his unit, Benjamin, and I celebrating after the ceremony at a special lunch - Benihana's of Tokyo in downtown Honolulu.

Sgt. Laures and Sgt Clark at the table next to us.


Sgt Hudsen, Sgt Johnson, and Mr. Harold Heredera(works for unit but is civilian). Harold got a special lei also, because his wife GeGe is prego and dialated to 2! We gave him some surprise baby gifts.
Happy Gardner family! Dan switched from his uniform into civilian clothes right after the ceremony. You can't see it, but Benjamin is wearing his New Recruit Onsie to support daddy.


Dan's buddies from the unit. Harold, Sgt. Arrigo, James, Mr perez, and JJ.
Everyone outside of Benihana's smiling for the camera. If you notice Mr Perez and Dan are working together to cover Benjamin's head from the sun.

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Anonymous said…
Congratulations Dan!!!
9:27 AM
Gallegos Family said…
congrats dan!!! way to go!
9:21 PM
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