FHE and the Air and Space Museum

Being in Maryland has been an extraordinary experience. There are few things in this life that bring me greater happiness than being with family. Although I have felt at times that we have been like fish (become stinky--time to leave) guests, I would do it the same all over again.  We are finishing up Owlets tomorrow and so I will post the news of the past two weeks later. Kole and I have worked hard, learned a lot and been fairly creative. I have been thoroughly exhausted--this learning gig is hard. 

Monday was FHE. In the summer FHE is hit or miss. Well we decided it was to be a hit this week. We talked slightly--ever so slightly--we could have done better--about Samuel the Lamanite. How he stood on the wall and proclaimed the gospel but was still shot at by with arrows. What greater way to incorporate a night of archery than learning about Samuel the Lamanite? We also talked of the "wall" Maybe, and we're using our imagination here again, but the wicked Nephites we're trying to climb up the wall to get Samuel--hence the use of the climbing wall as well. The tramp well--everyone needs to practice their jumping skills. So below are some pics of FHE. 

Can you imagine having this stuff in your backyard? Mary and Chief do. How fun would that be?

Here are Sam and Sotir at the top of the wall. Hanging. They enjoyed the climbing but even greater fun was had just swinging from the top. Zooming down wasn't all that bad either. 

Miss Lu is already quite the accomplished climber. A welcome talent from her dear dad and Kole. 

A "wicked" Nephite--although he's quite tan right now so he may be considered a Lamanite--trying to get Samuel. I believe he did get a bull's eye that night. 

The Air and Space museum at Dulles was amazing. I'm certain it doesn't get better for a 2 boys than a bunch of real airplanes under one roof. A Hangar to be exact. Sam and Sotir just ran all around pretending to be blackhawks but then ventured on the space shuttle and decided being an astronaut was not all bad either. They also allowed us to go up a tower to hear the air traffic controllers talk. It was quite fantastic. 

Here's LuLu in the tower kicking back

Sam and Sotir as astronauts holding their blackhawk planes.  These outfits have to be bribed off the boys just to wash them. They wear them daily in 85 degree weather with high humidity. I am hoping we can hold on to the outfit for Halloween. 

And last but not anywhere near least is Dad. This is the plane he flew in while in Vietnam. His was camouflaged but this is the carrier. Now dangit I can't remember the name of it though and it's far too late to give Bob a ring.