Thomas took Eler Beth and her friend, B, to Thunder Over Louisville Saturday. This is the twelfth "Thunder" that Eler Beth has gone to. She was less than three months old for her first one. I remember before the fireworks started that year I put half of a foam ear plug in each of her ears, then put a boggin over her head and ears, put ear muffs over that, and held my hands over her ears as well. Andrew was 6-1/2 that year.
I haven't gone in a few years now. Thomas loves the air show, and the kids love the fireworks, of course, along with the vendors and the games, etc. Andrew usually goes with some friends, but because it was so cold this year he sat it out. We watched the show on TV.
It didn't really rain, just misted a little, but it was very cold. Most everyone on the riverfront was bundled up in blankets and sweaters. Eler Beth and B had a little tent up, and they watched the fireworks from inside it. When they got home Eler Beth told me that they'd had a blast. She said, "And Dad was making friends with everybody and giving out earplugs and seeing people he knew from work, and this was the best year ever!"
The Louisville Courier-Journal has lots of pictures of the air show, the fireworks, and the crowds at www.courierjournal.com and click on the "Thunder" tab, if you're interested. There are some cute videos here, including one of a very excited little five-year-old. He's adorable!
8 comments:
I think it is so wonderful that Eler Beth and her Dad do things together and are so close. I know you and she are close and do other type things together too. I wish all kids could have this start in life. Paula
Lori- being raised by an airforce/airline pilot....I have to say, I LOVE the airshows. I will send you a picture of me skydiving a few years ago. I simply love anything having to do with flying. I am happy Eler Beth had such a fantastic time :)
~Cathy
sounds like you guys had fun, and I notice there's that word Boggin again, I did search and never found it's origins.
Take care
Yasmin
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One of these day I am going to make it out there all of this! I will have to start looking for a really big hat!
Kelli
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Sounds like an exciting day, happy to hear Eler Beth had such a good time.
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Lisa
sounds like a lovely day!
love,nat
Oh that is great that we were both ALMOST there and your family was there ... Such an exciting event. I love blogging about it. It's a wonderful time here in KY. Part of my attraction to KY was the whole Derby thing. I love love love horses and all. I would have a barn of horses if I could. Hugs,
Lisa
PS We froze!!!! brrrr chilly day at Thunder. It took me all night to warm up again.
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