We have family that works at the base and told us about the air show a few months ago. Mike's dad worked there while Mike was growing up and so he often got to go see these mammoth of airplanes regularly. He hasn't been since he was a kid and was totally stoked to go and show the boys his childhood memories...ohhh so sweet ;)
You know how nothing from a picture does anything this huge justice. I think I might blow this picture up because only then will it maybe be as realistic as in person. 
They let us go inside and even sit in the cockpit...the boys were lovin it.
Isaiah got to meet and talk to the pilot of the Thunderbirds. He shook his hand and then Mike told him that this is the guy that flys THAT plane (pointing to the F16) His eyes got huge and he looked at the pilot and said "I'm going to be a jet pilot when I grow up." You know when something makes such an impact on your kids that you think it will really sway their decision when it comes time to decide what career to choose...this is one I am sure will be that moment for him. Only time will tell.
Notice the airplane in the background of the picture above. Mike insisted the boys get a souvenier and when Isaiah spotted the model of the Thunderbird it was a must. He hasn't let go of the thing once since he got it. He sleeps with it eats with it and even bathes with it. I'm going to blow up the picture of him with Kirby the pilot and frame it right by his model airplane. Here's the proud owner. 
This is the Thunderbirds in action. Nothing can describe the emotions that come when these fly overhead. I was feeling a little pathetic with tears welling up in my eyes but there is something about it for me. Knowing that those men are somebodies sons...it gets me all teary eyed. 
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Looks like it was an amazing time...I'm wishing that we had made time to get up there for it. And, don't feel dumb about the tears...I do the same thing!
I get tears in my eyes whenever I see ANYTHING patriotic! I cried my eyes out at my son's patriotic program when they had the veterans stand up.
About the bike training... yes I do have a bike trailer with my mountain bike and I take Ava and Aubrey in my trailer (about 90 pounds together) but I do most of my training on my road bike. I have to go early in the morning or after dinner. Now that it is summer I can sneak in an afternoon ride if I am lucky! I love riding though! I am training for a running relay that is coming up in a few weeks and that has taken a little more time to get ready for! If you have a bike you should do the Little Red next year, it was worth every penny! I added your blog to my blog list! So much fun to keep in touch!
Camille
that is so fun... my favorite part about the whole thing is that it was Mike passing on a love of something to the boys... you can't ever put a price on that!
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