The base celebrates the 4th of July on a Saturday before or after the actual 4th, but not on it. So this year we celebrated a week early, and Aunt Janet was with us. She must have been crafty through, because she was only in a couple of our pictures from the day, and always with her back to the camera, so you will just have to imagine her there having a great time. The base really went all out this year. They had more rides and more activities than last year by a wide margin. The kids LOVED the military obstacle courses, there were two on offer.
We started the day at the Fishing Derby and although Enoch had "the one that got away", Hilde actually caught a 14 1/2 inch trout, her first catch ever. They thought the maggots used for bait were gross, but really enjoyed the whole experience. Well, all except the part where Enoch fell into the marsh.... It was catch and release and the kids competed for most fish caught and biggest fish caught. We didn't win anything, but we will definitely take the kids fishing again in the near future.
This year was the first annual soap box derby and we enjoyed watching it. The 421 ABS car looked good, but was completely uncontrollable and took a really long time to hobble its way down the hill. The winner was the baracuda car, which Enoch insisted on calling a shark. The guy driving had to be duck taped into it without shoes, it was such a tight fit. But it really hauled down the hill and none of the other entries stood a chance. Very fun.
Captain America made an appearance through face paints. Guess if Enoch liked it.
Don't mess with this little girl or boy, they are tough cookies.
The base celebrates the 4th of July on a Saturday before or after the actual 4th, but not on it. So this year we celebrated a week early, and Aunt Janet was with us. She must have been crafty through, because she was only in a couple of our pictures from the day, and always with her back to the camera, so you will just have to imagine her there having a great time. The base really went all out this year. They had more rides and more activities than last year by a wide margin. The kids LOVED the military obstacle courses, there were two on offer. 
We started the day at the Fishing Derby and although Enoch had "the one that got away", Hilde actually caught a 14 1/2 inch trout, her first catch ever. They thought the maggots used for bait were gross, but really enjoyed the whole experience. Well, all except the part where Enoch fell into the marsh.... It was catch and release and the kids competed for most fish caught and biggest fish caught. We didn't win anything, but we will definitely take the kids fishing again in the near future.
This year was the first annual soap box derby and we enjoyed watching it. The 421 ABS car looked good, but was completely uncontrollable and took a really long time to hobble its way down the hill. The winner was the baracuda car, which Enoch insisted on calling a shark. The guy driving had to be duck taped into it without shoes, it was such a tight fit. But it really hauled down the hill and none of the other entries stood a chance. Very fun.
Captain America made an appearance through face paints. Guess if Enoch liked it.
Don't mess with this little girl or boy, they are tough cookies.
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