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Thursday, September 4, 2008

Annika's 8!



Isn't it Great! Annika is 8 & Rahn is Baptizing and Confirming her this Saturday!

Monday, September 1, 2008

Dave flying the Jet




The first is a picture of Dave flying the Eclipse and 601pc is at the bottom of the picture. The second is him piloting the jet and the last is Mark guiding Dave into the hanger. The Eclipse will remain parked as Dave was the only pilot qualified to fly the jet.

Dave at the Eclipse Training










Dave and 601PC


Dave in 601PC

In Loving Memory of David White - Our Favorite Pilot & Friend




This post is a special post in honor of a great pilot and our friend, David White. On August 22, 2008, Dave was taking one of our regular flights to Moab. A flight he had taken many times on one of our King Air's 601PC. Just before 6:00 pm after take off about 2 miles out he attempted to land the plane and it resulted in a loss of all 10 on board. Dave flew Pappa Charlie every week before we received the jet. I flew in Pappa Charlie to CA on the 15th of August, the last flight it took prior to its final flight. When we went to board the plane that morning Joanne and I looked at each other as Cole (another LG pilot) came thru the door and we whispered to each other, "Where's Dave?" He was our favorite pilot and the best pilot we had.


Dave has flown me several times. I trust him with my life & my family's life. He has flown us all. Annika loved to co-pilot with him as he made her feel like she was queen of the air. He was selfless and always took care of us. Every early morning flight he had breakfast waiting at the hanger. On the way home there was always a snack bag on our seats or ice cream he would keep cold with dry ice.


He was Rahn's hanger buddy & my shopping buddy. We had some great shopping trips in AZ - the tile in the entry way of our home is one of many akward things he helped me bring back on the plane (see picture of Jenni, Dave & I at lunch that day). Each time I co-piloted with him we would play "Our Favorite Things" as a challenge to get a question he would not be able to answer with "Fly". So I say to Dave the same words as Mark did, take Pappa Charlie for a long ride and "Fly" and I will see you again in Heaven. Until then Rahn and I will be watching over Andrea and the kids.

Sophia Starts Kindergarten




Sophia started Kindergarten! This is her first day of school. Chancellor started at Iron County Preschool again with Miss Mary. Annika started 3rd grade & has Mr. Shirley and is having so much fun in his class. They all ride the bus! Meadow is the only one at home well and Bubba too! She will be 3 in a week! No more babies yeah!