On the final day of Grammy and Pops Camp, we all drove down to the harbor in San Diego to tour the USS Midway - a fully operational aircraft carrier. It was a great experience for all of us and made me appreciate even more all that our servicemen do for us.
Some of the gang out in front of the ship - hard to believe that ships are that big, huh?
My dad served on the Ticonderoga (a smaller version of the USS Midway) during Vietnam, so he was our own personal tour guide through the ship. It was so neat to get to hear his stories and to be able to envision what life must have been like for him - what a great hero for all of us kids!
The kids got to climb in the pilot's chair for a photo-op. Here's Syd hamming it up, as always! ;)
Zane looking fearsome behind the stick. I'd say he must take after his dad, what do you think?
After a great tour of the ship, we headed to the completely renovated Mormon Battalion. It was AWESOME! If you haven't been since they've redone it, I highly recommend it. After the tour they had a little area where the kids get to pan for gold and play with an old water pump. It was a big hit.
While the kids panned for gold Amy and I tried to soak up the only few rays of sun we saw all day. Who knew June Gloom would last through July?!?
On the last night of Camp, all 16 of us ended up under one roof. Yeah, that was one crowded house! But it sure was fun.
We Foster girls sure are lucky. I'm so glad I was there for all of that!
ReplyDeleteSounds like you had a great time. We went to the Mormon Battalion Museum when we were in California. Some of my ancestors were the main characters focused on in the story at the museum. We loved it too. Your cute little pregnant belly is so fun.
ReplyDeleteIt sure is quiet and lonely now that you have all gone! Come on back!
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