Not far from our home is a small airport that is part of the Dayton International Airport system.  Last year, in 2013, they decided to have a “Runway Fest” and we planned on attending.  Then, as many of you may remember, Luke decided to have some stomach pain after falling from a swing set and ended up taking a little ambulance ride down to Dayton Children’s.

In the end, he was fine, but we missed the inaugural event.  So, this year we made plans to attend.  Thankfully, Luke looked much better this year!

They had several bounce houses, which the little guys took advantage of.

And some of the older ones!

Then it was off to face painting!

The lady painting Ali’s face asked her if she was part Indian!  China IS close to India, but I don’t think that is the type of “Indian” she was speaking about.   After waiting for one particular lady to paint her face, Brittany gave up and just went with the next available.

Those that didn’t do face painting went and had balloon designs done by Sparkles the Clown!

I have to be honest, this lady made some impressive balloon items!

Everything from flowers …

To guns …

To super impressive butterfly’s!

The only down side was having to wait in line forever to get to her!

SOME people were not overly excited to have their picture taken with their balloon design.

But ultimately I wore her down!

In the end, the entire group was up for a picture.

The Brickners and the Gallaghers showed up after awhile …

… and brought along a TON of issues …

The look on Ali’s face pretty much mimics my thought process.   Who in their right mind puts a baby in Kelly’s arms!  This just starts those maternal desires to percolate!  Thankfully we were able to share the wealth with some of the girls.  First Leah:

Then Ali:

That Ali sure loves babies!  Just like her mother!

All that activity made people a little thirsty.

And a little crazy!

This airport has several Wright B Flyers on display, and Luke has always wanted to see them, so we went by the hanger.  They had some handouts detailing the Wright B that was used to teach pilots how to fly.

Along with a full version of the airplane.

There was also an RTA bus available to people to walk through.  Yes.  That is correct.  The city brought a bus out for people to look at.  The same one you can ride on any day of the week.

At least they brought a “Plinko” game with them, and virtually ALL the kids won whistles.  It is going to be a very loud week at our home.

The Dayton International Airport Fire Department brought one of their big firetrucks down and Ali took a turn at the wheel.

The Dayton Police Department had one of their dogs out for the kids to pet.

We finished the night off as all nights should be finished … with funnel cakes!

It was a really fun night, and there was a ton of stuff to do for free, which works well with the ol’ entertainment budget!

I will leave you with a goodbye picture!

Cameron