We have really enjoyed vacationing this year, even with all the restrictions that have been taken place in our world today! We’ve been blessed to travel to some really nice places:

Hilton Head, SC
Savannah, GA
Salt Lake City / Park City, UT
Dayton, OH
Orlando, FL
Myrtle Beach, SC
Las Vegas, NV
St. Louis, MI
Mackinac Island, MI
Destin, FL
Williamsburg & Virginia Beach
Valdosta, GA

We have really missed cruising, but we are so thankful to find a new way to travel, thanks to Hilton Grand Vacations, Delta Air Lines and our RV-7. Our top destinations were Utah, Savannah, Mackinac Island & most of all Las Vegas — where we spent a week with our family!

In February, we were so thrilled when Michael came home from Kuwait after his 6 month deployment. He missed so many important events in 2020 and the beginning of 2021. However, Michael used his time wisely while he was deployed and completed his Bachelors in Criminal Justice. We are so proud of him! Both Michael and Brittany are serving in the Air Force. This past November, Brittany was chosen for Senior Airman below the zone and Staff Sergeant on her first try! This was a huge accomplishment and we’re so proud of her. She is a fireball and goes after what she wants. Way to go Brittany!

C.J.

C.J. flew to Anchorage Alaska in July to visit with Matthew, Kayla, Oliver and Spencer. He really enjoyed himself, especially since it’s his first time to see Alaska.

C.J. drove to Gulf Breeze to visit with Michael, Brittany, Lillian and Wesley in August. He introduced Wesley and Lillian to the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Their eyes were glued to the TV! (The favorite movie for our boys when they were younger. "Go ninja, go ninja, GO!") It brought back memories. This was C.J.’s last adventure before moving to St. Louis, Michigan.

C.J. is starting his own web design business. He designed a great webpage for The Full Throttle Formation Team (https://www.fullthrottleairshows.com).

Matthew, Kayla, Oliver and Spencer

Matthew and Kayla love living in Alaska. Not only is it the most beautiful state in the nation, there are so many outdoor activities to enjoy.

They enjoyed going to the Alaska State Fair this year. This is their 2nd Christmas in Alaska. They love the snow, but enjoy late spring, summer and fall the most!

Michael, Brittany, Lillian and Wesley

Michael and Brittany were in their Gulf Breeze home for 18 months, then received PCS orders for Osan, Korea. They sold their home to friends and moved into a rental house until they leave for South Korea in January 2022. They have so much to prepare before moving, but it’s all worth it once they get there. Michael has been on so many T.D.Y.’s while in Florida, he will not travel as much when he gets to Osan.

Jim and Cathy

This is our first Christmas together without any of our family around. We are so pleased that they are all making a life of their own. The two of us were so blessed to take so many different journeys these past 40 years together (as of February 28, 2022). We look forward to many more adventures together.

We pray that our sons, daughters-in-law and grandchildren will enjoy life as much as we have. Wherever they chose to go, may the Lord guide their steps and lead them on a path that will bring them closer to Jesus our Savior! We’re so thankful for all that The Lord has done in our lives together!

Full Throttle Formation Team

Jim's enjoying flying with the Full Throttle Formation Team. They've been in more than nine events this year and have many more shows lined up for 2022.