Going Flying

You can't see them, but Lauryn, Brynna and Maryn are all in this little plane! They had so much fun!

I am really not one for irrational fears, but the thought of flying in a little airplane makes me kind of nervous. Between Justin and I we have known 3 people who have died in small airplane crashes. Kind of a reason to be nervous if you ask me. Tonight though my friend Laura called me up and said that her husband Nick, who is an Aeronautical Engineer and pilot, had a plane and to come out and go flying with them. Justin had already committed to go watch football with a friend. So I loaded up the girls and we drove up to the little Cherokee County airport. Nick took turns giving everyone rides while we sat around a fire and cooked hot dogs. It was chilly and brisk, but fun to be out bundled up and enjoying the Fall evening.

Maryn was nervous at first about going. I told her she didn't have to go if she didn't want to. But when the question came "Alright, who's going next?!" Maryn, Brynna and Lauryn all stepped up to the plate! I watched them take off as I held Devy, knowing they were in good hands with Nick, but still hoping they would be safe and sound. When the girls came back from their turn they jumped out of their seats, raving about how awesome it was! How fun it was to talk into the microphone on the headset! How the cars looked like little toy cars! How they flew over Wal-Mart! By the last flight, after all the kids had had their turns, the kids had me convinced I needed to take a turn too. So I swallowed my nervousness and hopped into the cockpit and rode shotgun.

I must say it was so much fun!! Flying over Canton at night, seeing all the familiar places from such a different view. It was fun to hear Nick explain some of the technical stuff. And the landing was way smoother that any commercial flight I have ever been on! It was just a great time all around. I was really grateful I got to try something new and have such a great time with friends tonight!