The Johnson Family Blog: June 2008

Since Jason started flying for Net Jets back in January his stops have typically been somewhere on the West coast or other exotic locations such as Los Cabos in Mexico or Boca Raton, to name a couple. Much to my surprise, I received a phone call from him one morning telling me that his final stop for the evening was going to be in Lexington. "Lexington, Kentucky??", I believe was my response. When he confirmed, I quickly pulled out an overnight bag and was overjoyed at not only the thought of seeing Jason (it had been close to a week at that point), but checking out his airplane, eating good food, and staying in a nice hotel...all on Net Jet's nickel! Now, I know it was only Lexington, but I have not been away in quite some time so it could have been downtown Louisville, and I would have been happy! Anyway, I got everything packed and told Jada the exciting news (she loooooves to stay in hotels) when my cell phone rings again, and it was Jason telling me that the plans had changed, and they were flying somewhere else for the night instead. Bummer. So, I get unpacked, break the news to Jada and go about my day. About an hour or so later, Jason calls again and tells me his trip to Lexington is back on. So, I pack again, tell Jada again, which this time she gives me one of those "I'll believe it when I see it" looks, and off we went. Typical life of a pilot, and a pilot's wife I must add. You never know what your day is going to hold. We were like hamsters in a wheel that day--packing, unpacking, packing again, going in circles and getting nowhere. Anyway, we did finally make it to Lexington. We actually got to meet his airplane on the runway which was really cool. I love to watch Jason fly. From the very first flight lesson he took years ago until now I still get the same feeling of excitement and pride when I watch him fly. His airplane was awesome! The pictures I have posted hardly do it justice. It's definitely the way to travel if one could afford it. As Jason was finishing all of his post flight duties, Jada and I waited inside the airport with all the other "big shots" who were waiting for their private jets to whisk them away to who knows where. They were all dressed up sipping their champagne when Jada felt the need to point out all the people with big bellies and big "tooshies"! I was mortified. It was funny, but mortifying at the same time. It's something how it doesn't matter how much money someone clearly has or how nicely they are dressed, a big tooshie is a big tooshie and kids will just call it as they see it! We are working on her using a little more discretion, by the way. The rest of our night was wonderful. We ate at a restaurant called De Sha's, and then went to our hotel so the "slumber party", as Jada calls it whenever we are all sleeping together, could begin. It's funny because she is the only one who typically sleeps at these slumber parties! She had a ball. She got to jump on the bed, which is typically forbidden at home, we made silly faces and took pictures, none of which will be posted here, ate junk food, and stayed up late watching t.v.. Then she crashed and was fast asleep. The next morning we headed home, and yes dad, it was by way of Elizabethtown! For those of you who live locally, you know I went way out of my way. I somehow missed the 64 exit, maybe because I was talking on my cell phone, and I ended up taking the longest way home possible. For those of you who read my "100 things about me" post, #31, this should come as no surprise. Anyway, I made it home. Even if it took me an extra hour! Whatever. Hope you enjoy the pictures from our little trip!