It was a beautiful day out there in Erda, UT. As we drove through the area, it reminded us of Lehi when we first lived there. I was a tiny bit homesick for the few times that living there was enjoyable. We had stopped at Gardner Village first just so we’d be closer if the skydive place called and said to hurry and come now. We’d also have something to do if they said the jumps were cancelled. Her first appointment had been cancelled because of weather and there were concerns that this one might be cancelled, too.
We went to a place called Skydive Utah. Many of the people there looked like they belonged on a Southern California beach. I was calmer than I thought I’d be. Maybe is was because, in part, everyone was so chill. They were so laid-back and yet so competent and efficient. We watched a little video and then waited around for a while. It was interesting to watch one guy packing the opened parachutes. I got some knitting done.
I’m glad I paid for the pictures and video. Chynna had orginally decided not to get them, but I just knew we’d want them and in case she never went again I wanted her to have these reminders. Well, and yes, I really wanted these to show off just how cool my daughter is. I got a few good pictures but I missed many things. I may have also sniffled a little when she was landing and you can hear that in the video. It didn’t occur to us until later to feel silly that she brought her mother along. I’m glad I went, though. I really, really wanted to see this and watch her land. Eventually she got put into her gear and loaded onto a plane. It was an amazing experience. Watching the divers come in for their landings was beautiful. It was like watching music.
These are the pictures taken by her camera jumper.






I took a few of my own pictures that weren’t nearly as interesting.

While we were there I saw a neat looking plane that was open to the air. I don’t know the correct terminology for it.

The day was lovely and thankfully not too hot.

Chynna getting geared up by her tandem jumper.

I managed a little knitting while we were waiting.

This is the plane she went up in.

We stopped for dinner at Gardner Village where she finally decided she was worn out. It was a great way to spend a day with her.