10 Year Reunion

Paul had his 10 year reunion from the Air Force Academy September 9-10.  Since my sister and her family lives right across from the Academy we were able to turn the trip into a mini vacation and stay with my sister.  The drive went MUCH better this time around and the kids even took some naps!  The kids had so much fun playing with their cousin Owen and have really missed him since they have been home.  We drove most of the day on Thursday and arrived in time for dinner and some play time.  Friday morning we had to take advantage of the Kneaders Bakery right next to Michelle's house and enjoy their french toast breakfast.  That afternoon we went to the Air Force Academy to tour around and show Hayden where Paul played baseball, went to class, his room, Mitchell Hall where he ate, etc.  Hayden was really into this and so excited to see Dad's college.  Paul has got Hayden convinced that the Air Force Academy is the place for her to go someday too!  

 Baseball Field

Hayden getting ready for her cadet fitness test

Paul was able to visit with his athletic trainer Crystal Erickson

Above us was Paul's room his senior year

 In front of the class crest wall

cadet chapel

That night we went out to eat at a new place and then went down some slides in a neighborhood.  The wind and the cool night temps drove us back to the shelter of our cars!

The next morning, Hayden and Owen's wildest dreams came true and they set up a lemonade and cookie stand (I believe they also had some rocks for sale).  They made a sign and waved down every car that passed.  They didn't do so bad, they each made a few dollars and they had way too much fun in the process.

At noon the Air Force Academy football team played Georgia State and smoked them.  The final score was 48 to 14.  The kids did pretty good watching the game.  Beckett did well because the wind was blowing and he is all in if the wind is out!  Jared and Owen joined us but after half-time Jared took the kids home.  It was fun to stay with Paul and relax and watch the rest of the game.  Paul really wanted to stay till the end so he could hear them sing the 3rd verse of the Air Force song.  

That night Michelle made a delicious dinner and dessert, here is Reid enjoying the whipped cream.

These two little guys sure had fun checking each other out!

It was a pretty quick trip, but we had so much fun and it was so nice having the kids get along and play so well together. Grateful to have such a wonderful sister!