There's a LOT of stuff to cover in this post, so BUCKLE UP. :) I'll start with Scott's retirement ceremony, because it was pretty special. The flag he received for his 37+ years of service sits proudly in the front entryway of our home. The last day he laced up those military-issued boots . . . Obliging my need for photos before we drove over to the National Guard Armory . . . I found myself getting emotional as we drove . . . every single American flag flying at local businesses and homes caused fresh tears to spring to my eyes. Home Depot's flag was the first one to set me off . . . The sky was absolutely gorgeous that day . . . In front of the National Guard Armory in Idaho Falls . . . Benson drove all the way from Mountain Home Air Force Base that morning to be there with us. He had a slowdown on the freeway just south of Idaho Falls, which meant we had to leave the house without seeing him. We needed a few extra minutes to pick up my niece, Mari, and Benson needed ...