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Both solo cross country trips done

scott — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 18:33:01 +0000

This morning I finished up my second solo cross country, the last major milestone to cross for my private pilot (single engine land) certificate with the exception of the FAA practical test.

First cross country was Boise / Burns, OR / Baker City, OR / Boise. Did that one Sunday. Then today went Boise / Twin Falls / Jackpot, NV / Boise, took 3 about 3 hours round trip, with a pretty healthy headwind coming back (ground speed of only about 87 knots).

Looking forward to the day Jenn, Ava, and I can take the plane somewhere by ourselves and show Ava what it’s like to fly! Shouldn’t be too long, I am hoping to finish up this month…

Spot Track of both cross countries

Tubby Time

jenn — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 22:38:00 +0000

Before I ever write a post, I ponder whether something I put on here is going to embarrass Ava when her junior high friends “google” her name and find this blog. This is probably something that she won’t like me sharing, but it’s too cute not to!

The beach house did not have a bathtub (only showers) so Ava and Sawyer took a tubby together in the kitchen sink.

More Memorial Weekend Pictures

jenn — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 21:24:16 +0000

Here are some more highlights of the trip from my cute little camera!

Building with Nana.

Grampa paying bills. what? you’re on VACATION!

blowing bubbles is always fun!

Riding on Grampa’s shoulders.

We had so much fun on this trip! Ava was a dream during the very looooong car ride (thanks to Nana and all the fun toys she brought along). Grampa knew about all the dams we passed, we even stopped at one for a nice break. I can’t remember the name of the dam… but here are a few pics.

Ava watching the Salmon go up the fish ladder.

Ava and Daddy coming back down from the dam viewing area.

And speaking of great toys that Nana brought along.. a bird book was Ava’s very favorite!! At first we looked at all the different birds and discussed their features. Then it turned into a rhythmic story that Ava read over and over (in the video below) and now it has evolved into a story about 2 mourning doves named Eeny and Enna. This book goes everywhere with Ava, even to bed.

brag time! I think Scott will be pretty embarrassed that I mentioned this because he’s so humble, but I must brag about my awesome husband. While in Quincy, word got out on what a skilled and professional pilot Scott is. The president of the powered parachute club approached Scott and asked him if he would consider becoming a Certified Flight Instructor! I just think this is so cool because there were over 50 pilots there and for them to recognize Scott’s talent and single him out is pretty amazing.