He thought it looked pretty cool and thought the kids might enjoy it, so he came home and got them all and took them to the college. This event was supposed to happen during the half time of their football game today. They were kicking off a Red Ribbon, "say no to drugs" campaign.
This is the 129th rescue wing. This helicopter is a military helicopter that can go behind enemy lines and rescues people; it is also used with civilian search and rescue teams. A $20 million chunk of metal.
This is a truck that the police use in drug busts among other things. It had a shower and hazmat suits; also inside were an oven, microwave, TV, and shelves full of all kinds of gear.
The kids are in a helicopter used for the department of justice.
On the way there Meghan found this giant leaf. It was so cool. She was quite proud of it and carried it around with her the whole time there and all the way back home.
You may or may not have been wondering where I was this whole time. Well I was at home reading a book. I was reading the 4th book in the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series The Battle of the Labyrinth. It was really nice!
That's so nice that Bill took the kids to check it out, even after his race (he must have been tired!).
ReplyDeleteAND he took pictures!! Way to go, Bill!
-Ruth