A BIG Weekend

We had a BIG weekend in sunny CA.

We started things off on Friday by receiving our next assignment (where we'll be for the next 3 years) and ................................. we're staying in CA! As most of you know, this is not our first choice for assignment, but we know that there is a reason for everything. Steve will be flying a myriad of aircraft since he will be assigned to the Test Operations Squadron at Edwards. So, get your bags packed and your air travel reserved! We LOVE visitors!

On Saturday, we transitioned Landon's crib to the toddler bed. We were going to do this for a few weeks to let him get used to the feeling of not being closed in and then move to the big bed.

Notice the screwdriver, Landon "helped" with the bed

Just as we finishd with the crib change, we learned that his new "big boy bed" was in. So, we went to town Saturday night to pick it up. Knowing we only have 7 days to change our minds, we put it together on Sunday night and Landon promptly jumped in. It's a little taller than I expected, probably because of the mattress I chose, so we have a dilemma. We bought safety rails for the sides of the bed, but they don't fit (apparently you can't have side rails on your bed) so, for now, the crib/toddler bed is pulled up to the side of the bed to keep him from rolling off. Landon had a great night's sleep in his big boy bed and we awoke this morning to a little boy staring us in the face! I am not sure I am ready for this....




Looks like I now have a "big boy bed sleeping toddler!" What happened to baby Landon???

North Carolina Visit

Landon and I spent 3 weeks during July in NC. We had a great visit with family and friends. Here are a few pictures from the trip.

Landon and Sidney enjoying ice cream

Cheesing with "Unc Chris"

Gardening with LaLa

Exercising with PaPa

Halfway "nakey" dancing baby

Loving "Brandi-doggy"
Hanging out with "T" (Aunt Tammy)
Amy's college friend's wedding

(l to r): Beth, Amy, Mike (groom), Amy B (bride), Kristin

Layover in Phoenix

On our flight to NC, we stopped off in Phoenix to see Aunt Jenny and Uncle Dave. Actually, we had a 4 1/2 hour layover in Phoenix and Jen and Dave rescued me! I figured if we stayed in the airport for 4 1/2 hours, Landon (or I), might be riding on the baggage carousel before it was over. So, instead, Jen and Dave picked us up, took us to lunch, took Landon swimming and deposited us back at the airport with just enough time to clear security and make it to our gate. It was fantastic! Thanks Jen and Dave, you saved me!

Steve's TPS class chose the class name "The Best Looking TPS Class EVER," therefore, below are the "Best Looking TPS Wives EVER!

4th of July

Landon enjoyed the fireworks display on base. The base actually celebrated on June 30, but who's counting. We watched from the Golf Course (when I was growing up, we also watched them from the golf course), and since they started at 9:30, Landon enjoyed them while wearing his PJs (firework PJs, of course)!

Space Shuttle

While we were in Hawaii, the Space Shuttle landed here at Edwards. We, along with most of our class, missed it since we were on our break, but we did get to see the shuttle as it was being prepared for it's return to Kennedy Space Center.

Summer on the Go

Sorry I haven't posted anything in quite a while (almost 2 months), but it has been a busy, on-the-go summer for us. We were in Hawaii for a week, home for a very busy week and a half, NC for 3 weeks, back home for a few days and then Steve starts his TDYs! Luckily through all of our trips, we've been able to avoid most of the CA heat, but I hear that August is when it really heats up! Luckily, we now have 3 window Air Conditioners to hopefully help us beat the heat!

Now, a quick update through pictures

Hawaii