Wings and Waves

Last week I was able to take a much need day and a half off work and join Mom and Dad on their way down to Jacksonville for the weekend. I really didn't think it would work out for me to go with them since it was such short notice, but I am so glad it did. I was able to surprise Mom on Thursday afternoon...she didn't know that Dad had talked to me about going on the trip! She was super surprised...and a little confused as to how I was standing in the kitchen when she thought I was at work. (We love surprises don't we Al:)

Charlie, Aunt Karen's cat is cuddle bug. He slept with me Thursday night.

We packed up and made the 5 hour drive from Dothan to Jacksonville, FL to visit with Uncle Dennis and Aunt Karen for a night. I love going to see them...they are so welcoming.

Friday, we packed up and headed to Daytona for the rest of the weekend. The girls made a day out of it and stopped at the outlets. Dad only lasted about an hour I think before he unloaded his bike off the trailer and headed over to visit with Uncle Cass. Shopping is not his idea of "relaxation."

We made it to Uncle Cass and Aunt Mary Sharon's condo Friday afternoon just as the sun was setting! It was beautiful to be right on the beach again! It was hard to believe that the last time I was there was right after Sam and I got married almost 4 years ago.

These are the views from Mary Sharon and Cass's condo....we had great October weather.

 Mary Sharon and Cass cooked for us both Friday and Saturday night. It was restaurant quality gourmet in my book. The steaks were amazing!

The highlight of the weekend was going to the Waves and Wings Air Show put on by Embry-Riddle University, where Uncle Cass teaches. He has apparently told Dad to come to this for years, and I am so glad I got to tag along. The show was incredible. I am generally fascinated with planes, so to see these kinds of planes up close and personal was a treat.

The Canadian Air Force

 

Mom and Mary Sharon

An Air Force Thunderbird making a slow pass

The Thunderbirds were most definitely my favorite. The sound they carry is phenomenal....The funny part is that the first time a Thunderbird passed by I thought for a split second, "wow. these jets are incredibly quiet......" WHHHHOOOOOOOM. The sound hits my ears and a I barely have time to cover them. It was awesome. I felt like I was standing next to a subwoofer.

Sunset watching with Dad

Breakfast on the pier with Dad at Crabby Joe's

Overall the weekend was a lot of fun. Minus Dad's truck breaking down and delaying our trip back to Dothan for about 5 hours. I didn't get home until 1 a.m. and drove through the worst thunderstorm Birmingham has probably seen in months. Needless to say it was a rough day on Sunday. But, spending time with the parents for a few days was worth it!