Happenings of Young Clan

Christmas is not here, but seems it is approaching fast. We have not been blogging, but here is our proof of life photo. All is well in Florida, we are either working or in school. Depending on which one of us your wondering about.

 

We all visited with Santa at Bass Pro.

 

The funny thing is, we just happen to be in the area, Destin Commons, Bass Pro. Christopher wanted to see the fish, so we went in and learned Santa was coming. So Keith got in line, waited over and hour, but we were first. So we got our pictures for free. Have to love being first.

 

Anyway, Merry Christmas to all. Hope that all of you have a Great Holiday Season and we will try to post some pictures when we can.

Where have we been? I am sure those of you who check the blog are wondering, So I will not keep the two of you in suspense any longer. I have to admit, usually we get the where have you been messages, but this time we ignored them. Sorry about that... I will try to catch you up in 10 minutes.

 

I have spent a lot of time here!

And some time there attached to rubber bands.

I attended Isabella's birthday party. It was at the Fish Bowl.

I have been learning to crash motorcycles.

I even won a basketball for crashing the best.

I spend a lot of time waiting on Daddy, he needs his rest since he is old.

I went to the Pensacola Fair.

I got to drive cars there....

I paid to feed live stock, I thought it was supposed to be the other way around.

I rode in a Helicopter with Daddy while Mommy was TDY in Vegas.

See we survived... Daddy was scared.

I went to a pumpkin patch.

I helped Daddy restore the Vietnam Veteran Memorial on Eglin AFB.

Me and Mommy carved a pumpkin.

I went trick or treating as Iron Man.

We ate at P.F. Chang's for Daddy's surprise Birthday.

Aunt Coleen was there....

And so were me and Mommy...

We ate Cheese cake that Mommy had specially made for Daddy.

We went to Church almost every Sunday....

I watched a Marathon... only because Mommy ran it.

Mommy with her huge Medal and me and Daddy too! 26.2 miles and she paid to do it.

Here is Mommy coming in lightening fast... She did it in 5 minutes.

After she ran 26.2 miles we toured Fort Pickens. And she ran up and down the stairs too.

Me being silly, I am not smiling or saying cannon.

Here I am being less silly with Daddy....

I found a cannon ball and want to take it home.

Me and my USO dew rag.

Twins.... We look so much a like, just like brothers from another mother.

 

So did you get all that? Well that is where we have been. We did have Aunt Coleen, Ed, Jamie and Zachery over for dinner last night, but we forgot to take a picture. I know, hard to believe, but it is true...

 

We will try to blog more, but just so you know, the 17th of November Daddy starts work, so he might be busy, of course Mommy is always busy and I will be at school. So keep checking back, you never know we might actually post something.

On September 11th, 2014, the 13th anniversary of the 9/11 Terror Attacks, Team Red, White and Blue conducted a Memorial walk/run in honor of those who died on that fateful day. They begin a relay run from Pensacola Florida to Beal Cemetery in Fort Walton Beach, Florida completing the 45 mile journey with heads held high carrying Old Glory for all to see.

Chimge participated in the last 5 miles both running and walking to pay her respects and to support Team Red, White and Blue in honoring those who died. 

Her first two mile leg was run on Hurlburt Air Force Base.

More joined the event at the back gate to carry Old Glory to the cemetery.

Chimge with Old Glory.

Completing the walking section, she again picked up the run continuing forward.

At the last stop Mr. Christopher got out to give his Mommy some water.

Team Red, White and Blue preparing for the final push.

Along Beal Road in Fort Walton Beach

Just outside the cemetery.

In the middle of this picture is a 80 year old retired CSM who served multiple tours in Vietnam showing his support with his daughter and grandson.

The end of the journey.

The folding of the official event flag by team members.

Team Red, White and Blue at Beal Cemetery.

 

The event was a great success and hundreds of Team Red, White and Blue members carried Old Glory or supported those who did on the 45 mile trip. Proving collectively, they have not forgotten.

 

FYI, Chimge has really taken up running so you know. On 9 November 2014, she will run her first Marathon in Pensacola, Florida. She has been training like crazy for several months and running further than I would ever want to. Just today, she ran 20 miles in three hours and 40 minutes and is well on pace to complete the Pensacola Marathon. I will keep you posted as she continues her training.

As you can imagine I am just Mr. Popular. Last weekend I got invited to not one, but two cool birthday parties. One was my classmate and one was Mommy's friend from work. One was a pool party and one had a crazy water slide. What can I say, it was a fun day. 

Daddy, me and another guy.

Me with my classmate's Grandma.

Me and Daddy putting a dent in the cake.

At the end we were all dancing.

The second party had the water slide. And water guns.... 

Me monitoring the gift opening, getting ideas for next year.

They had a pin yatcha or something like that you beat with a stick.

No wonder I cannot hit it! Guess who took it out anyway?

I will take this one and this one and this one.....

Just one more time, really!

I love this thing.

Did I say one more time? I am having fun.

 

It was a great day and a great way to keep cool. I can not wait until the next one.