Kelsey's 3rd Happy Tu-Tu

June 18th Marked Kelsey's third birthday. For some of us there were days where we didn't think she would make it this long. But lets face it, she's our princess and the whole thought of "I brought you into this world, I can take you out of it" is illegal.

First I have to tell you that Kelsey was the most excited about her "horsey" cake. She had found this in Linda's cake book and for 2 to 3 months prior to her birthday would sneek a glimps of "her cake" at every available opportunity, and when friends would come to visit she was sure to go in to the house, get her book, and show everyone around "her horsey cake". Linda really did a great job on the cake given the difficulty she was having with the materials.

Kelsey wanted a swimming party. Luckily for us we happen to have a swimming pool readily available to us. Sorry, no shots of the swimming. I was in the water and the camera mysteriously doesn't work when I'm in frame....go figure.

The pinacle of the evening, as it is with almost every birthday celebration, was the presents. Kelsey was in love with each and every present she received. *note: if your particular gift is not pictured it is more than likely the fault of our beloved digital camera....or the camera operator.

The next day she couldn't wait to get dressed up in her new princess clothes. I have to prefface this by saying this picture makes me shake my head every time. John, in his infinite wisdom as brother, decided that he too....would play with Kelsey's birthday presents......ugh. Oh well...... can we say "BLACKMAIL?"

2009 Hill AFB Air Show

This past Saturday we went up to Hill AFB for their annual air show.  We have been in years past and, minus a little sun sickness and sun burns, have had a wonderful time.  This year was no exception.  So much so that we neglected to take pictures of most of what we did.  

 

John and I had a great time walking around the static displays.  He wanted to see anything that he could either get into or was shiny.  We walked through a few large cargo planes, checked out the bomb bays of a B2 bomber, and even got up close and personal with an AWACS.  

Kelsey and Bekah both had a great time.  I don't think Kelsey was as impressed with the goings on toward the end of the day when heat and sleepyness started taking their toll, but Bekah was gung ho to the end stating a "wow.." after every loud jet blasted by the crowd.

  

The highlight of this years show were the USAF Thunderbirds.  I have seen the Thunderbirds perform in past years and have to honestly say that I prefer seeing the Blue Angels.  However, this year I might have to change that.  Ok maybe not but it was the best show I've seen them do thus far: great tight formations, respectful and whimsical when needed, one spectacular show.

Military Intelligence is not just an oxymoron

Featured here is the eldest of the Tweed siblings. You can see that they acclime naturally to military life. Don't quote me on this but I think Philip's first words were "Semper Fi"...then the obligatory "Sir" and "Ma'am." We are proud of the work he does and delighted that he was featured for this video.