Rite of Passage

Monday, May 16, 2011

You could call it a rite of passage - though not a typical rite of passage for a 9 mo old. But, there is nothing typical about our family.

It was a beautiful Saturday weekend before last so it was time for Legare's first ride in Bing's helicopter. We strapped him in his carseat and off we went to visit some airport buddies* at a nearby grass strip. Ike kept Legare happily distracted on the ride though there may have been a few more giggles on the radio than Bing wanted :) Call them spoiled and/or call us crazy - but, it is part of the deal - the Schutz men enjoy the adventures of aviation and Legare is now part of the crowd.

*Footnote: "Airport buddies" is a motley mix of older men (sorry Bing!!) who can endlessly talk stories about planes and their adventures while they hang out in a semi-furnished horse trailer complete with refrigerator and lounge! Ike is the youngest member by about 50 yrs but he didn't waste a minute running up and asking for his usual donut and milk from inside the trailer. It is too much!

"Mom, should I be concerned?"

Harcourt and Bing, co-pilots

love this shot