Thursday, October 23, 2008

Boys first airshow - Air Force Thunderbirds

Last Sunday we took the boys to the "Wings Over Marietta Air Show" at Dobbins Air Reserve Base. I think Derek was just as excited as the boys! Neither Aidan nor Hatcher seemed bothered by the loud sounds that the planes made as they flew low for the show. We were able to see the father-son team of stunt pilots, an F-22 Raptor, and F-16s entertain the huge crowd that had gathered. But the coolest part of the show for Derek and me was definitely the Thunderbirds...boy do those guys (ladies included) have big kahunas! We enjoyed funnel cake, hot dogs and an a quick walk through an Air Force One - the plane that the first lady uses in her journeys in the states and abroad. It was a great day, great weather, and as Derek and I were leaving the show, we both commented to each other how we felt priveledged to be citizens of this great country. Enjoy the pictures...