This is why I LOVE Seattle

Need I say more?

A "Little" Fun...

So on Friday, Rob jokingly emailed some of his friends asking if they wanted to go in with him on buying three 50 cc Honda dirtbikes. To our surprise, they did. So that evening we found ourselves making the drive out to Fall City to pick up these little guys.

This is Rob and our friends Tony and Curtis showing off...

We spent the day on Saturday at Gas Works park in Seattle. We brought the bikes along for a little fun.



If you want to try them out, come on up for a visit! They are a TON of fun.

What we've been up to.....

I have been telling myself that I was going to post a few pictures of some of the exciting things we've been able to do lately, but here we are a few weeks and adventures later - so I will summarize them for you! ;-)

First... Cecil, Chaz & I went to an airshow at Barksdale AFB - I have always loved watching the planes, big or small, perform the exciting tricks:

Then Cecil & I had awesome seats at Kenny Chesney's concert in Shreveport - this is how he made his grand entrance - right next to US!!

& then.... this past weekend we got the chance to visit with Skye, Blayne & little Chloe - they are growing up so fast - we had a lot of fun. I am now officially "granny" (Skye decided I needed a name different than everyone else)! also notice Skye & Chloe's matching outfits? Oh yeah - if they can't match they don't get dressed!

& then... well we didn't get to see Kasey & the kids, but I just love them so much and am so proud to be their "mamaw" well I just had to include these adorable pictures!

I love & miss you all and hope everyone is doing great!!!!

Love,

Kristi

A Day at the Park

Jayden and I went to Grasslawn Park in Redmond today. It quite possibly has the coolest playground equipment I have ever seen. We had a blast. We played for two hours, went and had lunch and returned to play some more. Here are some photos and videos of our fun.

This video show Jayden's favorite thing to do. He would walk across the rope bridge, go down, and then climb up to the HUGE blue slide. It was a little scary but I think I was more scared then Jayden was. After one time of going up he had it down to a science.

Jayden on his way up to the top of the big slide. I thought this park was amazing because of all the cool toys and because it made the kids stop and really think about how they were going to do something and then they would have to decide if they were actually brave enough to do it.

Doing a little Rock Climbing.

Jayden LOVED the HUGE sandbox.


The swings had really long chains that allowed me to push him really high. He loved it!

The coolest merry-go-round ever. Jayden kept getting braver and braver (don't worry we weren't pushing it very fast!)

Rob met us at the park and joing Jayden and I for lunch. Jayden was very impressed with the motorcycle helmet, he just had to try it on for size!

It was a great day. We both had a wonderful time and the weather was beautiful. I can't think of a better way to spend a Saturday. :)

AF Graduation information

When Cecil checked the mail and found an envelop from Chaz we were excited to get our first letter - turns out there was no letter :-( but there was some important information.... One thing his dorm is B-3 not A-3 as I previously listed. I have been assured that all letters sent to the A dorm will still make it to him.

Second - we received our base visitors pass for July 9th - 12th - it says this will get everyone in our party on base on the appropriate dates.

The third bit of information (and most interesting) was a brochure for AF Family & Friends - apparently there are discount rates available for those traveling to graduation at Lackland. It gave a website for more information and a phone # to call for reservations - I have listed them both below. The discounts apply to airlines, rental cars & hotels. (PS I have reserved 3 double rooms at the La Quinta which is right by the base this should accomodate 12 - I listed them as Cecil Johnson, Glenn Buhrmester & Julie Rivers but we can make adjustments as necessary I will e-mail confirmation information).

If you plan on traveling check out the following to see what kind of discounts are available - I would have Chaz's information handy & the dates (7/9 - 7-12).

http://www.aftravelonline.com/

or 1-800-726-7286 9:00 am - 6:30 pm CST

Love you all!

Chaz's Address

Just when I thought I was going to have to have my phone surgically attached I was so worried that I would miss Chaz's one and only call - I received an e-mail last night from the base missionaries. They were able to spend time with Chaz yesterday during church and he ask them to send me his address. Aparently the "flights" have to earn the privledge of a phone call and letter writting and may not be able to do either for a couple of weeks. They can however receive letters and family & friends are encouraged to write often letters of support and encouragement. I of course mailed my first letter this morning, and hope that everyone will write him as often as possible. I figure with such a large family he will hopefully never go a day without receiving something.

AB MCCOY, CHARLES G.

331 TRS / FLT 472 Dorm A-3

PSC #3

1320 Truemper Street

Lackaland AFB, Texas 78236-5570

Please pray that Chaz is safe and strong and at peace while he is away from family and friends.

I love you all!

Kristi

And he's off...

I just wanted to let everyone know that Chaz is off on his adventure with the US Air Force -

I am so very proud of him!!

I spoke to him earlier and he is on his way to San Antonio where he should arrive around 8:30 tonight.

Although his leaving yesterday was a little emotional, he sounded great today and really excited. There were 5 other guys heading out with him, one of them he had classes with in college.

I should get a quick call from him toward the end of the week letting me know he's there, ok and giving me his address; then we won't be able to talk to him until his graduation in July. I will post his address here as soon as I get it and hope that everyone will write him as often as possible.

Love you all!

Kristi

Great Grandma & Grandpa meet Olivia

Beautiful Baby Olivia
Great Grandpa, Crysta, Ryan, Great Grandma with Olivia

Four Generations

Great Grandma, Great Grandpa and Olivia

Baby Olivia

HAPPY MOTHERS DAY

Happy Mothers Day to all the WONDERFUL Mothers in our family.

Loyce

Sherri

Kristi

Julie

Heidi

Jackie

Kasey

Megan

Crysta

We love you and thank you for all you do!!

Some funny faces and a trip to Build A Bear

Happy Birthday Jayden, we love you!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JAYDEN

We were going to celebrate at Chuck E Cheese but because of the Swine Flu decided not to go there (several of the Seattle Schools were closed because of the flu). We had the party at Jackie's parents home.

Grandma & Grandpa White

Jessie & Brittany (Jackie's brother & wife)

Jayden Thomas Buhrmester

Jayden turned 3 and we had his picture made. Isn't he so cute. I will post pictures of the birthday party later.