Memorial Day weekend

I am so thankful to live in the USA! I am grateful for the sacrifice that so many men and women have made throughout the years, so that I can experience freedom- freedom that I sometimes take for granted. I don't understand the amount of selflessness that our military have to do service for their country, but consider it a blessing. Lord, help me be more thankful for the freedom I experience right now...knowing that we may not always have it.

We enjoyed being with family today. This morning Keith and I took the girls to the playground. Even though it was pretty warm, the girls had a great time. It was so nice to have another set of hands there! :) Normally, I'm outnumbered! AC made a couple friends there and EK is getting better on the playground equipment!

Tonight we went to my parents for dinner. We had chicken spiedies (a nice touch from our hometown in upstate NY), along with lots of yummy sides and strawberry shortcake for dessert. EK behaved really well! She lasted 2 1/2 hours with no meltdowns and ate her dinner at the table with everyone. I was really proud of her! :) Pops set up the kiddie pool and the girls enjoyed some time there before we ate. First swim of the season! :)







Here's my new favorite picture of EK. It's so hard to get a good one of her and it's perfect!!! :) I was trying to get a picture of AC and EK walked by. It was almost like she knew "That's a camera and I should smile". Makes my heart happy!!!


Comments

  1. SarahJune 1, 2010 at 12:54 AM

    What precious pictures! I love the bottom one of EK, too. That is such a sweet expression! Love, love, love it!

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  2. pammycakesJune 1, 2010 at 2:40 PM

    why am i not suprised that ac has a leopard swimsuit..............sooooooooo cute.....and yeah to happy ek......:)

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  3. LaquitaJune 4, 2010 at 9:34 PM

    There's happiness in EK's face! So glad you got such a pretty picture of her.

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