We went to the World Super Bike races at Miller Motor Sports Park with Clay, Kristen, Emma and Aspen. It was COLD. Rained in the morning and then was windy all day long. Every blanket and jacket we had was put into use. We escaped the rain for a little while by going to the race car museum.
Once the rain stopped, we had a great morning of exploring the park and watching the races.
The National Guard had a great set up with a trailer that you could do some virtual reality situational training. A huge convoy truck to climb into. And then a couple of picture stations: Here we are with the Patriot Chopper - Bullet Bike (it actually has bullets on the handlebars!):
The National Guard also has a couple of racers entered into this weekends races, so they did pictures with a 'race' bike too.
Sunday May 27
Another blustery cold, windy day. We didn't go adventuring today. A Sunday at home is a lovely day.
Monday May 28
A beautiful, beautiful day after a blustery weekend! We went back to MMSP in the morning to watch more motorcycle racing. Today the National Guard also had a helicopter on display.
Lincoln sitting in the helicopter's crew seats.
National Guard Helicopter. Opa said that Uncle Norm used to fly a helicopter just like this in Viet Nam.
Jessi and Lincoln:
Lincoln all by himself!
In the afternoon we drove out to Midway to meet up with some friends for food and swimming. Lincoln played really well in the big pool until he got cold. Then he LOVED playing in the hot tub.
Wrinkly feet
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Linc and Bailey (she's in 4th grade and thinks Lincoln is the "Cutest Baby I've Ever Seen!!!")
Close Up of Mr. Blue Eyes
James and Linc in hot tub - this goofy little orange ball floats, but Lincoln never let go of it. He'd just shake it like a rattle and then be surprized when he got splashed in the face.
On the floaty in the big pool. After the hot tub, the big pool was COLD. So we filled the end of the floaty with warm water from the hot tub and let Lincoln float for a bit.
We enjoyed the long weekend and the time we spent with family and friends. We are very grateful for those who are serving and have served our country in the armed forces. Lincoln has a proud history of family military service. Opa Simpson, Opa-Great Simpson, Granddad-Great Price, Great Grandpa Bonnell and several more uncles all served in the military. Thank you.
