Pentagon and 9/11 Memorial Visit

We weren’t about to let Ben get too much rest while he was home—so bright and early Monday morning, the boys packed up and headed to work with Christopher! 😄

It worked out perfectly since Christopher had a later-ish meeting (which, in classic fashion, ended up getting pushed even later... and then didn’t happen at all). Ben had never been to Christopher’s office before, so it turned into a fun little “bring your kid to work” day.

While Christopher was in his meeting, the boys went out to explore the Memorial nearby—my favorite one! It was the perfect way to enjoy a quiet moment in the morning.

When plans shifted and Christopher realized his meeting was officially off, the boys headed back home. It actually worked out great, because it meant we could all drive together to the Weird Al concert later that day—instead of taking two cars. Win-win! 🙌

 

 

Oceana Airshow in Virginia Beach

 We were so excited to head back to the Oceana Air Show this year! ✈️ Last year we had Kallie with us — this time, we had an even bigger crew: Ben, Chris, Ligaya, and Chase joined in on the fun! It was such a blast experiencing the show with a full group.

Last year, it took us over an hour just to get off the freeway and through the front gate… but this year? We breezed right in within minutes! For a second, we thought we had come on the wrong weekend because it was so different from last time. 😄

The weather couldn’t have been more perfect — blue skies and sunshine made for ideal plane-spotting conditions. ☀️

As always, my favorite part was watching the Blue Angels, but honestly, the smaller aircraft stole the show in their own way this year. We also caught the radar jet, the F-22s, and tons of other amazing planes… though I’ll admit I’ve already forgotten half their names. 😅

After the show, we wrapped up the day with dinner at Raising Cane’s before saying goodbye to the “-en’s.”

At this point, I think we’ve officially started a tradition! 🛩️🍗💙