Our Seven Peaks Day

Wow, we had so much fun!! I am so glad that Kristin and Mark were able to join our family at 7 peaks. We had so much fun that day. Wish the rest of you could have been there. It was a perfect day...little hot but we had a cabana so it wasn't bad at all! We had so much fun with the little ones too! They LOVED the wave pool and lazy river, but there favorite was the kiddie pool. Grandma spent a lot of time there! The guys had a blast challenging each other to all the different slides. Seeing who got the most air, or could go farther! Can't wait to do it again next year when Brightyn will like it too!!

Petting "Zoo" with the kids

We had so much fun with the kids while they were here! Daddy took the afternoon off to come and have a play day with the kids. Bentley and Joshy were so much fun at Thanksgiving Pointe. They loved the horsey the most, and of course the funny planting area. I want to think they loved being with Grandma and Grandpa the most...cuz that was are favorite!!!!

Way to go Brando!!!

For those of you that don't know, Brandon bought this plane and has spent the past months going over EVERY inch of it getting it ready for this day! He is flying again...today was the first flight up! We are SOOOO excited for you. Way to go!!!!

Our Amazing Helicopter Ride!

So we had the opportunity of a lifetime while in Rockport. Brock got to take us up in one of his helicopters. They seat 9 people and are really amazing to see up close; but even more fabulous to actually ride in. I got spoiled because Steve let me ride up front with Brock! That was so much fun that I can't even put into words what I felt, but I know that somewhere along the line my Dad has been giving Brock flying lessons! It was deja vu...I was watching my Dad when he was younger! Brock you make me so proud, not just because I see my Dad so much in you but because of your skill and confidence. You are a truly FANTASTIC pilot!!!! I wasn't nervous at all. I am so proud of you and I love you so much. I just wish everyone could see you in uniform and have a chance to fly with you in YOUR CHOPPER!

Port Aransas

Look at the dolphins in the water, they followed the ferry all the way there.
Steve and I on the beach. It was amazing the water was SOOO warm! You just wanted to play in it.
I love Brock so much. I miss you so much! Thank you for letting us share in the joy of Brightyn!!!
Brock and Steve playing in the water. We had such a fun day sight seeing, thanks kids!

Introducing Our Precious BRIGHTYN!

I Love You Daddy!

I wish I was really able to articulate my feelings...bottom line...Daddy, I MISS YOU!!!! Today has been 22 years since you were taken away from us...I CAN'T believe it! Somedays I miss you so much it hurts. I still find myself even now thinking I have to call Dad and tell him the great news: graduations, weddings, grand-babies, and especially when BOTH Brandon and Brock became pilots. I wish so much that my children could had gotten the opportunity to have to know you. I use to be angry at God for taking you away from us so early in our lives! You were always my Hero did you know that Daddy?!!! Not only was I Daddy's Little Girl, but so were Lynette and Bridgett. I feel very strongly that you brought LaVar into our family, he has been a wonderful father to us and an AMAZING grandpa! All the grandkids love him SO MUCH! However, I still feel cheated that they never really got to know YOU!! You would have loved them all so much and probably SPOILED them all rotten...but we would have forgiven YOU! I know that you are playing with your little Brightyn right now preparing her for her life here on earth. I have NO doubts that you are watching over all of us because you always seem to know when I REALLY need you or just need a special pick me up. When I really need you or am feeling extremely low somehow you just know and are there..thats when you send me my special gift. I find a penny from HIM in the craziest places!!!!! I call them my Pennies from Heaven. I don't know how you do it but PLEASE don't ever stop!!!! They give me that extra little boost I need to see me through. I see so much of you in all my children. Their sense of humor, love for life, compassion, love of flying!, I could go on and on. Even little Josh and Bentley occasionally have your crooked smile and my heart melts because it looks like YOU! Dad I just wanted you to know what an impact you had on my life. I hope that you are proud of me and what I have done with my life. I see your great- grandchildren and know how proud you would have been of them and their parents. Dad, I love you...You are in my heart at all times. I hope that I have made my life what you would have wanted for me. No matter how many years may pass, you will never be far from my heart!!!