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Tracey's aunt passed away last week after a brief illness. Tracey's mothers side of the family are all in Oklahoma. We have not had the opportunity to visit this side of the family over the passed couple of years because of my health. The funeral is Tuesday but we could not make the funeral. So we decided to fly up to OK on Sunday to pay our respects. We took the kids with us because many folks on that side of the family had not seen Jack since he was a baby and had never seen Caroline. Tracey's sister went with us as well.

We had the kids set. They had some electronic devices to help pass the time as well as coloring books and snacks. They did AWESOME all day. This was their second time on an airplane but the first time on an airplane with Tracey and I. On the way to Oklahoma Jack sat with me and Tracey and Caroline sat with Tracey's sister Kirsten. As is par for Caroline the questions started when she sat down and with the exception of about 7 minutes total asked questions continued through the entire 46 minute flight. Kirsten answered every single question and never batted an eye. Tracey and I usually put Caroline on some type of limit when she gets rolling like that and then we enjoy "quiet time". Jack mean while was glued to either one of the four things. First, the window. Second, his DS. Third, his peanuts. Finally, his Coke. Once we landed we got off the plane and everyone went to the restroom. This is where Jack asked the question of the day. As we were washing our hands Jack looked over at me and said, " Dad, do people in Oklahoma speak English?" My response....Yes Jack they do. We are in a different state not country.

We visited Tracey's Uncle first. They live out in the country and have many different types of animals on their land. Between the goats, Ginni's (sp?), dogs, and cats the kids thought they were at a petting zoo. They LOVED IT. We had to drag Caroline away from the goats.

We then went to visit Tracey's cousin and visited with that side of the family. The kids enjoyed their time here as well and Tracey, Kirsten, and myself enjoyed getting caught up with the family.

Overall we enjoyed visiting the whole family. It was a very nice time.

We flew back the same day. On the way home Caroline and Jack switched. Caroline did not ask near as many questions on the return flight. Jack really enjoyed seeing all of the lights. It was the first time he has ever flown at night. We got to our car and the kids passed out right as I got on the freeway.

It was a very good day. We will definitely be returning this summer to see the goats! Caroline wont let us forget this promise.