In the middle of our current focus on welcoming Erin into our world we had another family celebration this week. After a 4.5 year wait, Sarah was sworn in as a US Citizen on Tuesday. We were surprised things moved so quickly. She had her civics test in the morning, and was sworn in with 70 other brand-new Americans in a Homeland Security conference hall in Fairfax Virginia that afternoon. The ceremony involved the oath to defend the Constitution, a taped video from President Bush, an American video montage set to Lee Greenwood's "Proud to be American" and ended with the Pledge of Allegiance. Thankfully, my Mom has been with us all week and was able to watch Erin during the hours we were away from home. Erin beat her Mom to citizenship by almost a full week. Sarah was sworn in at around 4:30 pm, just over an hour before Erin was 1 week old.
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Congratulations Sarah, for becoming a U.S. Citizen and for your beautiful new baby! Uncle Steve and Aunt Pat
I join Steve in congratulating you, Sarah. It's great that the timing was close to Erin's birth. The two of you will enjoy talking about that over the years. Another great posting, Andy. It provided a look at the process most of us are unfamiliar with - impressive.
Grandpa
Congratulations Sarah!
The other Sarah :)
Congratulations Sarah! It's heartwarming to see people come to this country and become citizens. After-all, we are all descendants of immigrants.
Congratulations Sarah! We're very happy for you!
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