Aviation Christmas Party

Last night we went to our Battalion Christmas party at the base. It was an amazing evening that included good food (donated by Famous Dave's BBQ), great door prizes (a little bummed I didn't win the Kindle!), live music from a local country group, sponsorship from a well-known country radio station, horse-drawn carriage rides, and a visit from Santa Claus who rode in on a John Deere tractor.

Everything last night was donated to us through two local churches (who also volunteered their time and funds) - along with the USO and other organizations. It's events like this that make us so happy with the lifestyle that we've chosen.

Here's some pictures from last night:

The girls on the new Lakotas
(Mommy made the tshirts!  I actually used the sewing machine!)

To truly appreciate the photo, you need to see the words on the aircraft above Danjela's head:
"Heavy Metal"

Nudgie-1 ready for take off!

Chaplain Dave.  One of the most giving people I know!



They had an area set up where the kids could go and pick a gift for mommy and daddy and then wrap them.

Santa riding in on a John Deere tractor

The look on her face says it all!