2011 Sounds of Freedom Air Show

So I started this blog to document our daily lives for my children. I guess a daily journal/baby book kind of thing so that they could look back & remember all of our times together as a family. I also wanted to keep our family & friends that are not near us up to date too.

I have been really slacking and missing my journaling time. Not only that but reading other blogs of people that interested me. I am going to try to make a little space in my day for this "me time" that I need!

In the meantime, I am going to try to get caught up on all of the events that have occured since Easter! Stay tuned. My goal is at least 1 post a day until I am caught up!

This past Sunday, we went to the MCAS New River Sounds of Freedom Air Show. We go just about every year & love to look at all the aircraft plus enjoy the show. This year, we knew that we only had a few hours since we also had Kendall's end of season soccer party as well.

We enjoyed free food (compliments of tickets from a friend) and also front row seats in one of the VIP tents. (also free from a random gentleman!)

We did get sort of rained out near the end but it was only about 20 minutes until we had to leave anyway! Hope you enjoy the pictures.

All kinds of fun bouncy things!

I love him!!

It smooshed me mom!

In front of daddy's Huey!
Soon to be the "old huey!"

Get some Bug!

Flying in the flag!

Very neat performance!

Watching the aircraft with some new friends

Those are some sexy glasses babe!

 

Big News

So I am sure if you are on your computer that you have not missed what happened yesterday in our great nation. It is hard to be joyous at the death of another but I feel that in this case it is justified. I know that not all of my followers are military so it is hard to explain the feelings that I have had running through me the past few hours.

I just want to take a minute to honor all of those who currently serve, those who have served in the past, & those that gave the ultimate sacrifice especially to see this day come....

Honoring my Marine today and all that he has given to see this day come......

Now I lay me down to sleep, one less terrorist this world does keep. With all my heart I give my thanks, to those in uniform regardless of ranks. You serve our country and serve it well, with humble hearts your stories tell. So as I rest my weary eyes, while freedom rings our flag still flies. You give your all, do what you must...with God we live and in God we trust. Amen.

HMLA 467 Family Day 2011

We had a family Day for Ben's current squadron this past Thursday. I must say that after participating in several family days over the past 7+ years that this one far surpassed all the others!

It was so neat to actually see the guys fly out and shoot at the range. (I hear Ben talk about this part of his job but have never been able to witness it.)

Pretty weird (and neat) to hear (and feel) the guns shooting up some targets.

We also got to have some experience with some of the ground vehicles so that was cool for the kids (and us!)

Here are some of my better pictures from the day......





Yeah I felt like this too Kendall bug!

  



My husband's current airframe
UH-1N "Huey"





The 'war pig'





Cobra action
The other aircraft that makes up an HMLA squadron





The back of a Huey





Proud of her daddy





Kendall is happy as a clam watching the helicopters on Mr. Aaron's lap & holding baby Annaliese