Blue Angels

The third week in October was very eventful for the Petersen Family. It started with a whirlwind of doctor appointments for me and the kids- including the ultrasound where we learned that little Abram will be joining the family. Wednesday the kids and I drove Tyler to the Orlando Airport so he could surprise his brother Brandon at his Missionary Homecoming. Thursday Noah and I had our rocket ship conversation and on Friday Brandon actually arrived home from Hawaii: but for those of us in Gainesville, it was a very uneventful day. Our excitement came on Saturday when we went to see the Blue Angels at JAX Navel Base in Jacksonville . We had seen them once before while living in Spokane before Naomi was born. Obviously Noah was born to fly because it still ranks as the # 1 happiest moment I have ever seen my son. I thought it would be exciting to watch Noah on Christmas, but we haven't had a Christmas yet that could compete. Perhaps a picture will better explain...

So naturally when I learned that the Blue Angels were comming to Jacksonville, we packed our lunch, loaded the stroller and went on our way! We planned to arrive about an hour and a half before the Blue Angels flew, and thank goodness we did becuase we ended up sitting in traffic for an hour outside the air force base! Luckily we made it in before they closed the gates and joined the masses of people making their way to the runway. It took a little longer for the Angels to get in the air, and the announcer always has lots to say before the pilots actually take off, so we had some time to enjoy some of the other attractions.

They had an entire section of the event filled with jump and bounce rides for the kids. Noah could have gone on many of the other slides/ bounce houses many times, but instead he insisted on standing in line to climb into the rocketship and go down the slide.

They also had lots of Helicopters and Airplanes that the kids could sit inside and view. Of course, there was a line to go inside them as well.

Noah was a little distracted. Looking at the Camera was not his number one priority.

Yoda came to recruit some new Jedi's.

Finally looking at the Camera! Noah enjoyed the air show. But this time, I think he enjoyed the helicopters most. 

Noami was not as impressed with the Blue Angels or the helicopters. She didn't like the loud noise as the airplanes flew overhead and was much happier when they were back on the runway--but she sure did like her lolly-pop!

Thankfully she warmed up to the helicopters in time for mom to get at least one good picture!

After the airshow was over we stayed for awhile so that Noah could enjoy some more time touring the helicopters. He and Naomi also got fireman hats and got to sit in a fire truck!

We stayed until the masses left than wandered around till we found our car. We sat on the grass (we were parked in a field) and enjoyed a yummy picnic dinner while we talked about all that we had seen that day. Noah said that his favorite part was getting to sit in the helicopters and the fire truck. Naomi didn't say, but she seemed to enjoy herself in the end. My favorite part...All of it.