1. Jon, Ginger, Cali & Brenna Karnes

2. February - Our First Cruise Itinerary: Galveston, Key West, Belize, Cozumel

3. Our silhouettes at sunset near Key West

4. Bought our first boat in April (and moved into base housing for the first time in Feb.)

5. We got a dog ramp so the dogs could get in and out of the deep water from the boat.

6. Cali and Brenna had to adjust to the heat in Del Rio, TX

7. Our first trip to Leavenworth, Washington together. We stayed at this log cabin with friends for a wedding. (Jun 2003)

8. Leavenworth is a beautiful little German town east of Seattle

9. We also stopped in Seattle to relive old memories and see friends

10. We bought our first land. It is 30 min from Mt Rainier, 30 min from Tacoma, 30 min from Olympia While it is not lakefront, we have access to this private lake and have a view of Mt. Rainier Our 20 acres of heaven

11. A family photo in front of Jon’s current aircraft, the T-1

12. Graduation day for my students It was a great and yet sad day to see my students go, my first full pilot training class since I began instructing at Laughlin AFB. Graduation day is our chance to get dressed up and celebrate their accomplishments as well.

13. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!!