Zachs Fini Flight

Part of my birthday celebration was Zachs Fini Flight. A fini flight is your last flight in the airplane at that base. Friday was his last flight at Columbus as an instructor pilot. He has done such an awesome job for the last 4 years. So many great memories and people that we will never forget.
We went to the base and waited and watched for Zach to land, and the boys were SO excited for his landing. As soon as Zach got out of the plane, the boys had water guns and squirted him down. His squadron was there with water as well, so lets just say it was a good thing we brought a new flight suit for him to wear. After the change of clothing, we had a party at the squadron with pizza and drinks and they gave a little farewell to Zach and awarded him with the Meritorious Service Medal. It looks pretty good on him. I am going to brag a little. Zach is an amazing pilot and an amazing instructor. He has honestly cared for each student that he has taught and worries about each one. He has taught a lot of students and it is kind of cool to think that he has helped to build the United States Air Force with Pilots that are working to keep us free. I am a VERY proud wife. I am sure you can all tell. Zach works so hard and there are many people who look up to him for all he has done here in Columbus. We have loved every minute of it, and the people have made it some of the best years of our married life. We will never forget Columbus and now have fini flight pictures to remember the fun ending as well.

Family picture in front of the T-38

The best day of Shades life

Jax got a little carried away and just couldn't stop. Zach was a good sport.

Taxiing his plane into position

Blaze had his gun, but just couldn't figure out how to do it. So frustrating.

The big 30!

Because this is my birthday post I thought I would start off with a pictures of my babies. That is what makes me happy on a day like that! I can't believe I am 30! I have been struggling with this birthday for a while. I was 19 when I got married, and never thought this day would come! I always thought 30 was so old. Well, here I am 30, and I do not feel that old. I finally decided that it really isn't that bad, and ended up having a great day. It was a very busy day, I will post about that later. After the craziness of the day Zach took me out for a nice relaxing dinner and great conversation. That right there was the best part. I am now looking forward to my 30's and what they will bring. If they are anything like my 20's I better get ready! Thank you to all of you for my cards and gifts. I have wonderful family and friends and was spoiled rotten. I love you all!

My loves

The Kindle Zach gave me

Ready to blow out my candle. I only have a number 1, good enough.
p.s. I made that cake, my first time with fondant.

Ayns is 4!!!

Aynslee, aka baby girl, aka baby squirrel, aka eelsnya (eels-ny-a)(her name spelled backwards, the boys made it up and it stuck) is 4!!!! I can't believe how fast these last 4 years have gone. I was just talking with her tonight telling her that it seems like yesterday she crawled over to the wall and smiled so big and pulled herself up for the first time. I still remember the stinking clothes she was wearing and the bow and IT CAN'T BE 4 YEARS LATER! She is so fun and I am so glad she is in our family. She helps to make our house a little less manly and stinky. We didn't have a huge party, just our little family, but it was great. She wanted a "Hello Kitty" cake, but I ran out of time to make one, so we bought some Hello Kitty toys and added them to the cake. She was excited about that. I love my little squirrel!!