The windsock over the airstrip is showing that it is a beautiful day in Lodi, CA which should bring forth a great jump for the kids. Since John made it home for a visit before getting deployed, he wanted to put together a jump. Amber was all for it, having gone with John one time before she was totally excited to be going again. And, this time, Lee and Kohl will join them to make their first ever jumps !! Excitement is in the air !
The kids all ready before the jump - at the Parachute Center in Lodi, CA
Kohl getting fitted with his parachute.
Lee getting fitted as well.
This is old hat to Amber - she's set to go !
The little jitney that will take the group out to the plane.
Here's John coming in....
and closer.
Amber making her descent.
She's coming in for a smooth landing.
Here's a shot of Lee under the canopy.
...and getting ready for the landing
ready to touch down.
a smooth landing for Lee.
and the cameraman asks for comments on the jump....
Kohl under the canopy of his first jump.
and another smooth landing...I think he's hooked !
the survivors !!
Amber was soooo excited that Lee went for it - happy 24th birthday Lee !!!
After the jump we had a quick little picnic and the kids all related how exciting the jump was..John was probably pretty much bored .. this is old hat to him. He brought along his jump log book and I can't remember which number jump this was...but he's adding them up. This was pretty tame for him compared to the Halo jumping he does for work. But, it was fun for him to share this with Kohl, Lee and Amber. Milt and I get a big kick out of watching the kids "fall from the sky"...it's pretty crazy thinking that they are jumping out of the plane !! Glad we were able to be there with them this time and watch.
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