Aerospace Museum With Grandpa!

The next day, January 19th 2014, we chose to take my dad to the Aerospace Museum. It's actually something that we've wanted to do since the first time we went there. My dad spent several years in the United States Air Force before I was born. He wasn't a pilot but he flew in the RC-130a, RC-130b, and the EC-121. The EC-121 was called the Triple Nickel because the tail number was 555. 

One thing I always remember about my dad is how much he loves the different jets and planes. I think he was pretty excited when we brought up the idea of going to the museum. His face really lit up and was all smiles as we pulled into the parking lot.

One of the reasons I like taking the kids to this museum is because it is open and the younger kids can walk around and explore with plenty of space. They have many planes that are open to go inside and take a look or you can peek inside the windows. Daddy was just like a kid in a candy store. Each plane brought a new excitement or memory. At first we tried to stay together as a family but the kids started to get restless because grandpa and I would take our time with each plane that we came too. Ron could see that my dad and I were really enjoying the time together so he took the kids on up ahead so we could continue without being rushed.

Daddy seemed to be flooded with memories. It was great and really neat to see. He would go stand next to a plane and then ask me to take a photo. Each one had some kind of meaning to him. After he spoke with the volunteers there and said that he was a fellow veteran of the Air Force they kind of turned their eyes and let him get up close to many of the planes. He was having so much fun(we actually stayed until closing time) and I will be forever thankful that I was able to share this moment with him. 

I love my daddy! I'm also glad that our kids got to experience something their grandpa loves with him. I wish we had more time with him so he could tell them of his time in the service. Hopefully one day he will be able to do just that.

It was such a great way to spend the day. I love making memories with the ones who mean the most to me. Can't wait to do it again!