Today we got to go see a Navy P-3 land. We even got to go inside and have a tour by the pilot and poke around. It was so neat. My Dad flew P-3′s in the Navy.  Yesterday was the 21st anniversary of my Dad’s death, so I’ve felt overly emotional yesterday and today. I told Mike it seems ridiculous in my head, because it’s just like any other day. But it isn’t any other day. So today was neat. And emotional.

Ki chilling in the car.

Ella in the car.

The plane was an hour late landing, but we had some friends there to play with! Ki had a blast running around with Gabe & Ty and I had Hollie to hang out with. Oh, and Callie and Ella chatted a bit.

the girls

the boys - they spotted the plane

It flew over, then circled around and landed.

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In the pilot's seat. Ki wouldn't pose for any pictures. (Amazingly enough, he was being shy.)

This is the seat for the person in charge of all the bombs, etc., as well as everything behind the pilots. (Can't remember what they're called.)

leaving the plane

Ki, talking about how he was bigger than the huge wheel.

The little punk wouldn't get in this pic either.

It was so neat. I just wish Mike and my brother and Mom could’ve been there. I think they would’ve liked it too. Ki said it was awesome. He really wanted to fly in it. I hope it’s something he remembers for a long time!

P.S. If anyone happens to get the Register, at least Ki will probably be in it, so keep a look out for it, will ya? Also, we may be on channel 13 sometime.