A Day with the 412 Squadron

What a day!!! I have helped out our good friends a few times by providing some childcare when they were in a bind and they have been trying to find a way to repay us which was totally unnecessary, however, they hit the jackpot this weekend. Jeff is posted here with the 412 squadron flying the Prime Minister and VIP's around the country in our Challenger Jets. He works really hard and has to spend a lot of time away from his family so as a way to thank family and friends they have an annual family day where everyone comes to the squadron and gets a big tour plus a BBQ and games for the kids. This year Jeff and Sharon invited Ken, Sid and I to join them. The bonus was that Jeff arranged to take us up for a flight in the Challenger. Ken was intoxicated with joy. They couldn't have found a more exciting and amazing way to say thanks and Jeff let Ken do the shutdown checklist in the cockpit so I think Ken was almost vibrating by the time we left the plane LOL.

Sid's face on take off - PRICELESS!

Returning from our flight

Sid and Charlotte are really happy to see each after Charlotte and family were away for two weeks at Disney.

Make a Smilebox slideshow

On top of all the generosity the Andrew's showed us, they also went to Disney and brought Sidney back a very special gift. A postcard signed by the Tinkerbell, Rosetta and Irredessa (fairies) and a soft tinkerbell doll. Sid is just in love with this doll.

On Sunday it was Grandpa Bill's birthday so we congregated at his house with the cousins and had a little brunch party. After lots of good food and cake plus some major play time with the cousins we headed to the pumpkin patch to meet up with Sid's friend Toby and his mom Kim. It was threatening rain all morning but became warm and sunny just in time!

The kids didn't miss sloshing through a single mud puddle

Too Much FUN!

The kids had a great time and loved the bouncy climbing wall the most. They loved crashing into each other and flipping down the slides. We can't wait to see Toby and Kim again soon.

We have a new foster dog named Tasha, hopefully she won't be here too long. She is a nice girl although I think her personal mission in life is to rid the world of cats starting with ours!

Tasha on the left, Groovy in the back and Maggie on the right.