Air Show

On Sunday June 7th we went to The Hill Air Force Base to see the Air Show. I LOVE the Air Show. It comes to Utah every few years, and the last time it was here I was pregnant with Talan. I was so excited to take him this year. My brother works up at the base and works on the C130. When I was growing up he was in the Air Force so I had the opportunity to see air shows when I was younger. I remember flying to Texas one year where he was stationed and he took me into the cockpit and let me push all the buttons. I will never forget that. I kept asking the bro when they were coming back cause I couldnt wait for Talan to see it. Talan loves Airplanes, he gets to excited everytime he see's one in the sky. So we decorated his room in planes, I thought this would be a great thing to take him to.

This is during the National Anthem. We had him be a big boy and take his hat off.

This plane was awesome, you can tell just by its art work on the plane.

The Air Show was supposed to start at 10 am and it was a down pour all morning. We were on our way and thought it was going to be cancelled, I was so bummed cause Talan was so excited and kept asking where the planes were. I thought no way is this going to cancel. We continued up their and micah and I were talking saying that if they cancel it we will go to the Airport and watch planes take off so Talan didnt think we lied to him. Luckily they continued to let people come on the base and just waited for the storm to pass. It finally started around 1:30. YAY! So Talan got to see the planes fly and do tricks. I think I was more excited personally. We were definately prepared to brave the storm. My dad brought big garbage bags and we made raincoats. Good thinking dad.

Talans cool Air Force hat and umbrella that kept him dry. First time holding and umbrella, he liked it. He wanted to hold it up even after it stopped.

Micah's garbage bag for a coat and Talan. Micah continued to wear the bag after the storm had passed. I had to tell him to finally take it off.

This Oracle plane cut a ribbon just feet off the gound.

So I thought Talan would love the air tricks and I was wrong, or maybe it was cause he didnt have time to get use to the loud noise. Their was a Veitnam plane flying around and it was so loud that your insides would rumble. So he ran to nana (my stepmom) for cover. He fell asleep and when he woke up it was like he forgot all about being scared. He loved the show later even when loud planes were flying. Maybe its cause he was tired.

Its so amazing what these pilots can do. This plane is flying upside down feet from the ground and cut a ribbon. Best of all about this one is that its a girl flying it. She did great.

My Dad, Me and Rhonda (stepmom)

My sis Cortney (aunt Coco) and Me.

From left to right is and F-22, F-16, C-130 and not sure on the end one. Sorry.

Micah's sister Cassie (Aunt Cici) her husband Alex, Micah and Talan

Cortney, Me, Kory, Dad

This was so neat all these planes flying together. The plane pointing up to the sky is my favorite. Its an F-22 and it can be completely vertical in the air and hover in one spot like it has stopped and then shoot into the air like a rocket. It is a secret aircraft that is used in war that can shoot airplanes down while in flight and it has this special metal coating on it that cannot be detected through radar so noone knows where they are so they cant get shot down. Its simply an amazing aircraft.

My Favorite Plane again the F-22 close up.

Talan waving the flag.

The best part of the show is the Thunderbirds. Another favorite of mine. I think anyone would agree. This is the finalee and they are so cool. There are 6 of them and they do a lot of tricks in the air. These make you want to fly. They have really neat formations as they fly and they are so insync that it looks like the are all connected in a way. They would do this trick and two would come at eachother head on like they were going to collide and at the last minute turn sideways and miss eachother. Of course it looks that way but im sure they are pretty far apart from eachother.

The Thunderbirds before they take off.

Im so happy Talan got to have this experience, it will be something that I will take him to every chance I can. Its truly amazing what these men and women do for us everday. I cant wait till Talan can understand what these planes and people do to protect us. Thank You to everyone out there continuing to fight for our freedom and my childrens future. God Bless!