MAGTF Demo Day

Today started somewhat early(ish). Our initial plan was to get to the airfield around eleven, but at just before nine, my husband called and asked if we could be ready in a few minutes, then from there could we be ready by 9:45. Getting three people, a diaper bag and snacks ready in 45 minutes? Sure, why not? :). Since we couldn't find earphones to cover Natalia's ears (it was NOISY down there) we hung out in the vehicle. Which, since it was around 90, was AWESOME!

There was another martial arts and dog demo today, followed by the USMC Rock Band. Now, I didn't know the words to the songs, but I attempted to sing along because it was getting the biggest grins from Natalia. She didn't care that mama garbled all the lyrics *grin*


After the rock band, the regular band played. There was a team of Marines who ran out and planted the flag just like on Iwo Jima - very awesome!

Of course, because of my position, I could only capture them from the back before they ran :).


Then came the Silent Drill Platoon. We could only watch on the jumbo screen, but they did march right past us




Finally, came the MAGTF Demo itself - and then I was even more glad we were in the car - the aircraft are beautiful, but LOUD.

MV-22 Osprey


Recon jumping in

After the show, when most of the people had cleared out, we got out of the vehicle for a couple minutes and Leilani got to meet a couple of police horses


The girls and I are going to go home tomorrow - I have LOTS of laundry to do, Natalia went through 5 outfits yesterday alone, and a few more today. Her laundry may consist of the smallest clothes, but it makes the biggest loads!