Airshow

Girls and I in front of a Navy plane. 

 We recently had the privilege of attending a FREE airshow put on at Joint Base Lewis-McChord.  The entire event was free to the public and it was a blast.  We also had the chance to go the night before for a "Hangar party" for military families only.  They fed us supper, had a band, several booths set up and some even met the pilots!  I would have to say this was one of the best times we have had as a family.  The girls absolutely loved it and Kevin and I enjoyed it too!
We are just so thankful for the opportunities that are presented to us, especially ones that are FREE!  You can't beat that. 

C-17  - these planes are so huge!  It's so exciting that we actually get to see these fly at least 2-3 times a week.  Living near the airbase is so awesome! 

The girls inside a Stryker vehicle.  This is the vehicle that Kevin's unit uses. 

Lauren piloting a Blackhawk helicopter. 

She loved it.  Can you tell? 

This moment was truly amazing.  This parachuter jumped, carrying the flag during the playing of the National Anthem.  Still brings tears to my eyes. Loved it. 

Army Golden Knights Parachute team

Golden Knights

Golden Knights

Stealth bomber

Super sleepy girls.  It was actually a warm day (for here) and we were out in the sun for about 6 hours.  The girls were pooped! 

Here are a few videos of the airshow.  Some of the acts just took our breath away.  They are at the beginning of the post.  Sorry! 

A moment of silence...

Tonight, after my Zumba class, I was talking to the owner of the gym I go to.  She has been so helpful and encouraging to me.  The gym is my place to go and unwind after a long day with the kids, and I am so thankful that I found Fitness Connexion.  The owner, Eren, was chatting with me as I punched my contest card and she said that her 4th grader and 2nd grader had asked her earlier in the week what a moment of silence was.  She explained to them, that a moment of silence is when we sit quietly and think of someone or something in remembrance or to honor them.  She asked her sons why they were asking this question.  They told her that everyday at school, they have a moment of silence for our  troops that are serving overseas.  She told her sons that she knew of two ladies from the gym whose husband (mine) and son were currently serving in Iraq.  She then asked her sons if there was something specific that they could do for my husband and her son during that time of silence and they said they would like to pray for them.   Eren then asked me for my husbands name so that her sons and her family could pray for Kevin.
At this point, I was standing at the front desk, wiping away tears.  An 8 year old and a 6 year old little boy have taken the time this week to pray specifically for my husband.  I can't even explain how amazing it was to hear her say that her family prays for us.  They don't even know Kevin, or really me for that matter except for checking in at the desk and an occasional conversation and yet, we are a part of their everyday lives in thought and prayer.