Whew what a whirlwind weekend we've had! Our buttons are all popped and just been on such a high! Let's go back to Friday when we woke to the Star Spangled Banner as the flag was raised on base. We met Ryan for breakfast at the Take Five Café and then our busy day was off and running.
Our home for the weekend - 3005D
Mark and I walked around the base and got the layout figured out where we had to be and when. Had lunch and then our friends started trickling in.....Bruce and Kay from Chandler, AZ; then Missy and family from Lake Havasu City, AZ, and Earl and Rhea with their friends, Sharon and Stan from Mesa and Scottsdale, AZ. And then rounding out the bunch were Candy and Jeri from Palm Springs, CA. We're all here, so let the fun begin!!!
Friday is the best day in our opinion to attend an air show - it's a practice session, but you see the show in its entirety like Saturday and Sunday, but less crowds. VIP tickets are required.
So......can't describe the thrills, cheers, tears (Mama) and pride Mark and I experienced as we watched our boy soar thru the clear blue skies and the Blue Angels wowed the crowd.
After the show, we went back to our house, showered, changed clothes and then enjoyed Fun Fest in the evening on base - a thank you to the residents of El Centro for their support of the Blue Angels during their 10 weeks of winter training.
Great food, drinks and fun, along with the introduction of the team, the Navy Seals performing their sky diving skills and the Navy band playing. Afterwards, Mark and I went to Earl, Rhea, Stan and Sharon's home for drinks and more visiting! What a day...........
Proud Mom and Dad
Candy, Ryan, Jeri
Kay, Ryan, Bruce
Rhea, Ryan, Earl
Missy, Butch and grandsons, Tim and Anthony
Stan, Ryan, Sharon
Navy Seals
Ryan and #1 pilot - the "Boss"
Anthony and Tim.....what sweet little boys
Saturday-Sunday.... So, today it was non-stop traffic onto the base for the show, and it was REALLY hot with no breeze. They did have a tent (Blue Angel family and friends) where we could sit for awhile before show time and escape the intense sun.
Show was awesome and more buttons popping! Met some really nice folks and enjoyed it all so much! Had our picture taken with the Blue Angel pilots and then we were off. Now to deal with the logistics of getting home. To make a LONG story, we flew the red eye from San Diego to Newark and then I flew onto West Palm arriving at 9 AM. Mark was on flight one hour after me and in the air for 45 minutes when the Captain announced they were experiencing mechanical problems and going back to Newark. And waiting for them when they landed were 5 fire trucks - whoaaa...fortunately, smooth landing and 4 hours later, he was back in the skies and arrived in the afternoon. Flying stand -bye and the 3-hour time difference made for some challenging moments, but we made it! So we are hanging out in Lake Worth with
Philip, Annette and Luke for a few days.
Had some awesome spaghetti for dinner and to bed EARLY (We feel like zombies)!!!
Here are some recent grandchildren pics
Connor and Liam got to meet Bobby Hull, the famous NHL player who was a guest at their recent end-of the-year hockey season banquet
And Brady had an undefeated basketball season! Way to go......
Brady showing off his trophy as little Sis looks on...
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