Airplanes, Helicopters and More...

Last Saturday the Mesa-Gateway airport was having a free open house where you could go walk around and see different planes, helicopters, firetrucks, and a few other things. The kids thought it was pretty neat. Derrick was especially in heaven! Emma liked seeing everything but was complaining about the heat the whole time we were there. It was pretty hot, so we didn't stay long The kids loved sitting in every cockpit they were allowed in and they also got to sit in a fire truck, a SWAT van and a "real" race car! There were a few long lines, but It wasn't too crowded. Everything was spread out enough that there was little congestion. They were offering airplane rides "for a fee". We never did check what the "fee" was, but we saw a guy coming in from a ride and Emma and Derrick loved watching the plane land and then circle around the runway and park right in front of them. They also liked watching the blimp take off. It was a fun time and the kids are still talking about it!