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Post by Renee' on Dec 4, 2006 16:28:40 GMT -5
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Post by MB on Dec 4, 2006 16:45:15 GMT -5
Ahhhhhhhh! That is soooooooo cool!
Can you give us any more details? How did this come about?
mb
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Post by updowns on Dec 4, 2006 17:20:15 GMT -5
Yeah cmon share - how did this happen? Have to say Lauren is way prettier than GB - she is gorgeous.
Stella
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Post by Cathy on Dec 4, 2006 18:25:30 GMT -5
How cool is that... now share it with us. How did Lauren get to meet the Prez?
Impatiently waiting...Cathy
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Post by Emilysmom on Dec 4, 2006 19:54:37 GMT -5
WHOA!!!! Now that's way cool!!! Give us details!
Susan
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Post by Renee' on Dec 4, 2006 20:21:34 GMT -5
Ok...Ready... My husband was wounded in 2004. It was pretty severe. He fought to stay in the Marine Corps and here we are in VA. The White House host a childrens party each year. This year they invited children who had a parent wounded or deployed to Iraq or Afghanastan. Here is the write up I shared with my family. Also one more photo.... Well, Amazing. It is truly the only word I can come up with to pin how I was feeling walking throught the White House. We drove from the base with 6 other families and arrived only to be escorted in our bus to the very front of the WH. We were able to walk through many of the rooms. They had Santa, cookies etc and a small performance for the children. I was literally sitting within arms distance from President Bush. Mrs Bush is just beautiful in person. They were both so kind and kept turning to talk to the moms behind them. They asked Lauren to sit with them but she wouldn't move. I threatened her with no McDonalds so she wasn't moving! after the performance Lauren ran for him and he looked up and heard me say "Lauren" he noticed my Marine Corps broche and said come here Lauren. He took a photo with her. Chris was in the back of the room but I told President Bush he was wounded and he said where is he...I pointed to the back of the room and he waved to the hubby. He said tell him and to you we appreciate you both and wish you the best in everything.  |
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Post by Cbean on Dec 4, 2006 20:29:10 GMT -5
What an awesome story and a terrific picture! Way to go! Please tell your husband that we appreciate you guys too!!! Oh and by the way, you look great!!!!!  |
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Post by char on Dec 4, 2006 20:52:35 GMT -5
Holy Cow! What an incredible adventure for the entire family. Lauren, I'm so proud of you. Renee, please tell Chris I said thanks for serving! I'm so happy that you and yours were able to attend that party. That's an experience of a lifetime.
Char
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Post by Chester on Dec 4, 2006 21:01:44 GMT -5
What an awesome day! I woke up, had my bowl of lucky charms and went about my day, while you were with the president! Cool!
Very very cool!
A million thanks to Chris!
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Post by Renee' on Dec 4, 2006 21:08:26 GMT -5
Thanks everyone. Here are a few more I thought you would enjoy. Lauren was a little hard to control today. A lot of excitment. We were having cookies and she just wiped her crumbs on the floor. The hubby told me to calm down. She was entertaining everyone. I was very proud though. She sat with all the other children and was really good.   The Red Room  Dad and Lauren dancing...the only two.  Thank you for letting me share. It was a wonderful day. |
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Post by CC on Dec 4, 2006 21:38:39 GMT -5
WOW Now that is one very Cool Photo ;D ;D and certainly not something many will ever experience. Sounds like one heck of a GREAT day for all and a memory that will never be forgotten ;D Tell Lauren I am truly jealous, I would love to meet President Bush  Add me to the list of MANY Thanks to your Hubby for serving to protect us all. Hey girl you should get that put in your local paper?? Man they would love something like this I bet, I mean who could resist that adorable Lauren. Should go on the front page Thanks for sharing all the photos, as close as I will ever get to seeing the inside of the White House. CC ~
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Post by Jessie on Dec 4, 2006 22:19:02 GMT -5
Very cool!!!! Look at her, just hangin' out in the Red Room!!! LOL
I'm jealous, I have always wanted to visit the White House during Christmas time.
Jessie
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Post by Staci on Dec 4, 2006 22:25:07 GMT -5
WOW, Renee! How cool is that?! Lauren looks so beautiful in her dress with Mr. President. Definitely something ya'll will never forget, huh? My brother is there now  In Iraq. I am truly admirable of all of the men and women who were over there/are over there now. Tell Chris he is one of my heroes! Along with my brother, and everyone else who is serving our country. And, YES...you look so beautiful, Renee! I hope you are feeling better! Staci |
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Post by Cathy on Dec 4, 2006 23:28:08 GMT -5
Aww Renee thank you so much for sharing that story. How totally awesome!
Can I ask you one thing? Is that NECK thing in the 21st Chromosome.?
Lauren looks fabulous and please give Chris a great big hug and tell him thanks for protecting us. It is very personal to me.
THanks again and Have a wonderful Christmas!
Man That is so cool, I cannot get over it!
CAthy
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Post by Ericsmomma on Dec 5, 2006 5:58:47 GMT -5
Renee,
Terrific story and Pics....thanks for sharing
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Susan, Proud mom of Michael (32), Justin (25) Emily (22ds), and Jordan (20).
In Iraq. I am truly admirable of all of the men and women who were over there/are over there now. Tell Chris he is one of my heroes! Along with my brother, and everyone else who is serving our country.