First Leg of the Trip

This is Christopher on the helicopter leaving his base, finally (in all of the protective gear - scariest part of his journey). His travels are about a three day adventure so he should be in Rapid City on Tuesday to greet Mary and Malaki at the airport. I only wish Tim, Charlie, and I could be there to welcome him home but we are obviously homebound for now. Charlie got a new backhoe today and kept saying "My Uncle Chris drives this BIG machine Momma!" He can't wait to talk trucks and machines with his Uncle.