Happy Birthday Nicole!!!

Happy Birthday Nicole!!!

What do you think of your birthday car?   (Just kidding)  I wish I could get you a Ferrari.  

I am sitting in New York getting ready to come home and have a birthday celebration with you.  19, it is hard to believe.  It seems like yesterday I was flying around with you as a baby to get my paycheck when I worked at Comair.  I would take you everywhere with me.  I was able to spend a lot of time with you growing up which I hold so precious in my heart.  Riding horses, dirt bikes, traveling, the dads and daughters camping.  (Remember we won the look a like contest) We have had so many great times.  I am so proud of you and how far you have come.  I see you growing as a lady and am privileged to be able to walk along side of you.  I think the hardest thing for me as a dad is letting go.  In a way my picture of you is frozen as a little girl even though I know you are a lady now.  Know how much I love you and always will.   I will be home soon to celebrate.  

Happy Birthday 

Looking for Santa

Santa has already started his route!

It is a very dangerous job!

In flight sighting.

Yesterday in LA.  Santa having some fun!

It is even dangerous having fun.

Back in the air after a couple of months at home.  The airlines are over staffed because the load factors are down since not as many people can afford to fly right now.  The nice thing is they have been offering time off for pilots that want it.  It has been nice being at home and just working my Defense contract.  Unfortunately Christmas is a bad time for sick calls and the company makes almost everyone fly over the Christmas Holidays.  Soooo here I am in Las Vegas Christmas eve. I flew into Los Angeles and then on to Vegas yesterday.  Tonight I fly to Detroit and home late.  Christmas day I head out again.  I think I am flying as much as Santa.  If you go to www.noradsanta.org you can track his flight across the world.   

Believe it or not he has actually started his trip.  I will be watching out for him.  I saw him yesterday on the ocean in Los Angeles.  He is a busy guy but likes to have fun too.  The ocean is a dangerous place but Santa is brave and quick.  He is out flying his route today so he made it out of the sharks mouth.  The air is dangerous as well with all of the jets flying around so santa has to keep his eyes open and not fall asleep.  I will try and listen out for him tonight and keep you posted.

As fun as Christmas is I want to make sure we don't forget the reason for the season.  The birth of our Saviour.  It is easy to get caught up with all of the presents and fun, but lets not forget what we are celebrating.  Have fun and I will be home soon.