Blue Angels!

A trip to Pensacola, FL (home of the Blue Angels) wouldn't be complete without seeing a little bit of Blue Angel magic! We thought maybe we would be around for the airshow coming up in a few weekends, but it looks like we will be in KS already. So we decided to hit one of their practice times instead. Ryan asked around and was told where to go where there wouldn't be a crowd and the kids would have a good view. We had the BEST seats on the base! We were right on the runway where they took off! Holy Cow - that was as close as I have been to them! The kids were super pumped to see them. H is a little obsessed with them and thinks every plane in the air is a Blue Angel. The Angels were having a harder time with practice, so hopefully things go better at the airshow for them! We still had a blast watching them and having Daddy there with us to explain everything and help hold ears!

Fat Albert didn't go up this morning, but he was still sitting there for us to see!

A was soooo good and only took his ear plugs out one time! He was hilarious with them in! What mischief, eh?!

We only had to wait a few minutes for them before they took off - thanks Daddy for the great seats!

3-2-1..... and there they go!


The next few pictures are of their stunts they did. Ryan and I both agreed they were not having a very good flying day! Made me a bit nervous, I must admit!!!

Yes, that would be the landing gear you see heading towards the sky! Whew - makes my tummy turn!

This is G's favorite manuver - where they fly at each other from opposites ends. He told me on one of the passes just to close my eyes! Believe me - I did!!!