We are SO going to miss Krista and Luke when they move this summer. Krista is currently a True North Chaplain imbedded with the 715th Air Mobility Operations Groups. This has involved traveling OFTEN to Guam and Hawaii to care for troops in those locations as well as the troops here in Alaska. Krista is known for her gift-giving ability, and she has surprised us with all sorts of unique gifts from her travels. She and Luke are also known as a FUN Aunt and Uncle. They know where the best parks are in town and on base, they bring great games to gatherings, give snow machine and ATV rides, provide easy attendance at Air Shows, bring water ballons to family gathering, are always up for a snowball fight and Krista keeps us abreast of opportunities on JBER. Our home couldn't participate due to schedules, but Bre and Larissa sent photos. I should have blogged it in March and I'd have many more details to share...but here is what I remember from what I was told.
The 715th hosted this day to showcase their capabilities and the equipment they use to move things around the Pacific Command. Arielle couldn't make it in, and Krista came out to the Valley and picked up Benny and Danny. Some are sure to wonder, if not ask, why there are no photos of Charles. Charles is in a special program catered to his needs and learning abilities. The others are homeschooled which caters to their needs and learning abilities. Today - they went on this field trip. Charles was at school - which he loves. Frankly, every day he can ride on the big yellow bus is a field trip day for Charles.
Nolan drove in with Bre and her kids.
Larissa and Noah met everyone at JBER.
They enjoyed the flightline, explored a park or two, had lunch and hung out in Krista's office while she had a pop-up counseling appointment. Then they all came back to the valley.
These first three photos are from Larissa. The rest are from BreAnne.
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| Noah & Jojo happy to together |
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| Trudy and Noah and a big plane |
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| Jojo and Uncle Nolan |
The kids raided Krista's office and scored a LOT of pirate loot. They also thoroughly enjoyed visiting the pirate park. Note Annie in the background with her loot!
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| Danny, Annie and Benny |
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| Benny |
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| Bella |
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| Danny |
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| Gideon |
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| Annie |
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Noah, Danny, Bella, Trudy (in front) Annie, Gideon
Benny, Jojo (also in front) |
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| Bre and her children |
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Note Trudy trying to pull her pacifier from
Bre's pocket. ::snort:: |
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| Larissa, (Trudy) & Noah |
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| Jojo & Nolan |
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| Aunt Koko with Bre, Annie, Benny & Gideon |
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| Trudy and Noah |
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| Bella is growing up - fast! |
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| Gideon |
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| Danny |
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| Jojo |
We need a room like this where everyone can be lined up and secured. ::snort::
I happened to be at CoRielle's watching Charles (and Lyra?) when the boys came home. They had a blast. Bre commented about her kids, "I think they think the military is all about the snacks, cool parks and airplanes." Her kids grabbed recruitment brochures.
Memories were made by all.
Editor's note: Not to worry, Papa, Bachan and Aunt Koko will make sure they have an accurate view of military service before they act on the brochures. ::snort::
