Our family travelled west for a family wedding in Oregon this past weekend. The wedding, reception, and other activities were fabulous. This trip also marked the first airplane ride for our three children, the smallest of whom is 3 years old. We flew through the Denver airport on Frontier airlines, and I had no complaints except that the airlines can't even spare you a bag of pretzels anymore.

We arrived at the screening area where dozens of people were removing shoes, emptying pockets and placing their belongings in the tubs to be x-rayed for dangerous fingernail clippers and water bottles (or shampoo bottles that exceed 3 ounces).

My husband tells our children collectively: "Alright, off with your shoes, hurry. Put everything in the tub."

I turn around to catch a glimpse of a naked 3 year old, my 3 year old, who had not only removed her shoes, but also her sundress. I guess you can't ever be too safe. I couldn't get the camera out quite quickly enough to catch her in the act.

Also, if you want to get tired and hoarse in the throat, try explaining all of this security hoop-jumping to little kids.