Tyndall Air Show

Henry's first show of the season was in Phoenix but this was the first one we were able to go on and it was like going home since we know so many people in PC still.  Saturday morning the kids and I loaded up and drove over to the 43rd to see what the plan for the day was.  Henry had to fly to Punta Gorda, FL for a heritage flight so we pretty much didn't see him all day.  Instead we hung out with some 43rd friends and helped the guys sell at the tent.  What's great about traveling with a tent and a trailer is that the kids have some boundaries at the show.  They hung out in the trailer and had a great time helping Bo sell demo gear.  After the show was over Henry had a mandatory function so the kids and I joined the Shuck girls for dinner and a little catch up time.

Sunday, day 2, was a wash for weather but was a great day for us.  The Echols drove down to spend the day with us and see some friends as well.  We went to the show, watched the demo in rotten weather, tried to watch the Thunderbirds but they had to call their show early due to weather, and went to dinner to celebrate Mattie Claire's 4th birthday.  It was the perfect day.

So cute

Carter was too busy inspecting the wheels to look up for a picture

They were too busy inspecting their shoes to look up for a picture

Bo narrating

Jackson watching Schadow

I was SHOCKED that Carter was willing to touch the falcon.  I guess peer pressure from MC helped.

Look at those happy faces

The boys with Thunderbird 1 aka Basket

And the girls

While they were waiting they were putting on these fabulous dances that were so cute.  One woman even said she was watching them and not the planes. :)

MC wanted to go to Olive Garden for her birthday so that's were we went.

Look at that precious girl.  We love her so much.

Yummy chocolate cake

Visiting Friends

This past March Henry had two air shows in Florida so we decided as a family it would be a good time to tag along, see friends, and spend some time with him. We left SUPER early on Wednesday the 23rd and drove to Montgomery, AL to spend time with the Echols. We hadn't seen them or their kids since we said our tearful goodbye in Chick-Fil-A the summer and it was like no time had passed at all. Mattie Claire was waiting for us in the driveway and she and Addie took off running for the dress up clothes and princess items. Carter found Jackson's collection of cars, dinos, Toy Story gear and he was in heaven. We enjoyed a wonderful evening hanging out watching the kids play and chatting and we're so very excited for them to move to Colorado Springs this summer. It's rare when you find a family that all members click with and we are so lucky to have them.

Matching Rupunzels

Carter looks up to Jackson SO much

Delish treats on the patio

So Addie and Jackson USED to act like they were brother and sister or cousins but this trip there was a *little* more there.  Hummm... we would be trilled if there was... in 15 years. :)

Teaching Addie to two step (Carter is part of the band)

Precious best friends