WINGS!!!

Hey all. I finally got my "wings of gold" on 28 Jan after 15 months of flight training. I thank you all for your support and prayers during these challenging times. I look forward to seeing those of you coming to the official winging ceremony. Enjoy the pics!

Madison and Gianna's support for Daddy!

Me flying in after my last flight

Me taxiing in

During shutdown, That's me in the back of #601

Me walking back from the line

Madison greeting me

Madison got to put my wings on. That's my instructor for my last flight, LCDR Best.

After you get "soft" winged you get a tub of ice water dumped on you like a football coach winning the Superbowl! It was cold!

Look, I got wings!

Happy Birthday Gianna!

I can't believe Gianna is one! Most people forgot and we didn't hear from most people but i guess thats what happens when you live so far away. Hopefully we will get a chance to celebrate with family when we are in Ma over the holidays. As for today we had a fabulous day just the four of us and went to the Nutcracker Ballet. Both girls enjoyed it! Then after a nice long nap we did presents and cake while Gee looked on from the camera phone! She loved all her gifts, like Elmo Alive from Auntie Karen and her sit and spin zebra from Gee! She also loved Madison's hand made card and muscial light up sea horse to help her in her car seat when its dark out. Gianna hates driving in the car at night!
I can't believe the year has gone by so quickly, I feel as if the 9 months I was pregnant took longer than Gianna's first year. I remember this day last year like it was just yesterday. I am sad that the year is over but I am in awe of all that Gianna has learned and all the love and joy she has brought into our lives. Madison has been a great helper to me and teacher to Gianna. She is such a nurturer!!
Anyway here are some pics from this special day. We will see everyone soon in MA!

Disney 08

Got our pics back from the ball

Blue Angels Homecoming 2008

Hi guys, we had a good time yesterday at the Blue Angels Homecoming Airshow. It was hot for mid November. It was 80, but humidity was through the roof. We were sitting in the sun when a man working for State Farm asked it we wanted to escape the sun, so he gave us wristbands for his chalet with free beer and soda and food, including front row seating in the shade at show center! What a great guy. Here are some pics. The green plane is Mike Goulian. He's an Red Bull Air Races Champ and he's from Maynard, MA!