Thursday, December 9, 2010

Penny is official!

Last Friday we went downtown for Penny's oath ceremony for U.S. citizenship. This has been a five year process - getting his green card first and now becoming a citizen. Finally no more paperwork and fees sent to the government!


We arrived early giving us plenty of time for pictures in the courtroom.


Penny took the oath, renouncing allegiance to the Canadian government and promising allegiance to the United States.


He received his certificate of citizenship from the judge and lawyer who spoke to the candidates.


Afterwards he registered to vote for the first time.


Another attempt at a family picture. I think these will get better with time!


All the Fellows were able to come to the ceremony, along with other friends from the church. It was a special morning!

2 comments:

Emily M. said...

Congratulations, Penny!

I think the family picture turned out really well, too. We never get everyone looking exactly at the camera anymore...=)

Tracy Carson said...

That is an exciting moment!! Congratulations! Proud to be an American!