On Saturday this past weekend, Derek and I took the boys to the Berkeley Lake Memorial Day celebration down near the river. In honor of remembering those who have battled and lost their lives to serve for our country, Berkeley Lake enlisted Sky Soldiers along with Army support to re-enact a fight from Vietnam before offering rides in a Huey that logged more than 1,200 fighting hours in Vietnam. Army Humvees were provided as shuttles to and from the event. It was all very cool, but VERY scary for Hatcher. I told Derek that July 4th will not be any fun for Hatcher this year. The blanks they shot combined with the smoke bombs were too much for our little man. He kept saying, "Mommy, the red steam scared me!" He even told his teachers at school today about the red steam. Poor guy. Well, the helicopter ride was amazing. Derek went first while I watched the kids and then we switched so I could ride later. It was awesome. See some of the aerial pictures below. Uncle Jared and Aunt Christina came by for the fun too. They didn't get to jump on the helicopters though...but did bring the new motorcycle!
Derek, Hatcher and Aidan in front of the Huey. Hatcher is in awe!
A picture of the re-enactment and "red steam."
Derek and his group ready to ride!
A bird's eye view of the lake. Our house is just left and north of center frame.
The lake and boat dock.
The Chattahoochee River...just north of our lake - which is fed from the river.
What a great weekend!
