Family Picture

Family Picture taken June 2009

Day at Grandma's

A, C, S and MK came to spend the afternoon with Grandma. MK has on the Sweetpea bonnet Grandma had made for her.

MK helping herself to Grandma's cupboards.

MK is just learning to walk. She often looks like a drunken sailor as she tries to keep her balance.

MK has mastered going up and down the stairs.

C's karate kick - check out the toes!

S loves playing with the Toy Town that I made for my kids when they were little. We have 10 cars and 2 trains that live at Grandma's house for them to use with this.

What would a trip to Grandma's house be without some kind of treat. Here S is eating his raspberry sherbet which he chose over cookies 'n cream ice cream.

All done!

Sailing Above the Earth

When I took the Gionz Boyz to see my brother Ronald and his planes, I saw that at this small airport they had a glilder plane. I have always wanted to do this.

Long story made short: My brother arranged from me to make this dream come true.

Ronald and the glider pilot Stan are starting to set up the glider.

The pilots: Mike in the dark blue shirt flew the plane that took us up, Stan, with the light blue shirt, the pilot of the glider.

Attaching the rope leading from one plane to the other.

Stan getting the glider ready.

Ronald inspecting the glider. I sat in the front seat, Stan in the back seat.

The yellow plane, named "Ugly" is the one who took us up in the air.

Take Off!
Notice the yellow rope attaching the glider to the plane in front.
Also, notice the piece of yarn taped to the outside of the glider.
The pilot uses this to tell if he is flying straight.

Lining up with the runway.

Coming in for landing after 51 minutes sailing through the air.

I can't wait for Mick to be able to experience this.