Thanks to Those That Gave All

Monday we make sure to attend the Memorial Day parade and pay respects to those that gave all for our freedom. Here is Maddy and the back of my Mom's head. We got there early and sat in the back of our cars waiting for the parade to come by...

Here is my sister Susie posing with Maddy...still waiting...


And the other kids in the back of the truck ...


The kids loved the parade...we especially enjoyed the local boy scout troup carrying the large American flag...


After the parade...everyone files over to the local cemetery and the local band plays taps and the veterans salute the fallen. It is a very emotional presentation that reminds everyone what Memorial Day is really about.


After the parade and presentation...it was back into the lake for another day of fun!

We took the kids tubing and then everyone had a relaxing day playing in the sunshine and lake waters!

I hope all of you enjoyed your holiday weekend!! 

How did you celebrate? Do you travel for Memorial Day weekend? Do you know any service persons? If so, please thank them for me!

Hugs to you all!

Memorial Day Weekend-Pt.1

This is a recap of my fun, Memorial Day weekend spent with family-Part One!
Saturday I got to Memaw and Poppys (my Mom and Dad) and my little sister and her family also came up.
Saturday we opened a few presents from Memaw and Poppy (Ryan, Ali and I).
I got a new suitcase - I did not take a picture but thanks Mom and Dad!!! I love it and it will come in handy for all my up coming traveling for work!!! Yippee!!!

Here is Ryan with his new toy story dominos - he was soooooooo excited! His mommy is hiding-LOL!!

And Ali with her littlest pet shop Lemonade Stand

And Kyleigh and Ali with Ali's gifts - LOL!!!


It was Malvern's homecoming so they had a little fair at the park by Mom and Dad's house. This is Kyleigh on the Gator ride at Malvern Homecoming!!! Love a good fair!!!

Another shot on the Gator -the other two kids were too scared to ride the Gator so cudos to Kyleigh!

This is Kyleigh and I on the Parachute ride! I could not believe she was riding it with me!! And she loved it!!!

A little wave hello from our car!!!

Here is a closeup of Kyleigh on the Gator

Here are all three on the "everyones favorite ride" Merry Go Round...

Another...

Here is Steve and Ryan in the teacups - this ride is a PASS for Aunt Annie! Circles and I do not get along!

Ali spent a lot of time at Homecoming like this... she was having a rough afternoon due to all the LOUD rides...

Another family favorite - we got an elephant ear and a funnel cake to share and EVERYONE enjoyed those!! This is Kyleigh enjoying her funnel cake!! Thanks Steve!

Poppy and Ali - bummer it is so dark...cute picture!!

Ali and Ryan on the Merry Go Round

Kyleigh on the Merry Go Round

Ali not so sure about riding...LOL

Memaw getting the campfire ready...

Ali waiting on the campfire...

Ryan and Kyleigh...

The troops at the campfire...

Thank you to all those who have or are serving our country! From my family to you, a HUGE debt of gratitude for keeping us free and protected! Thanks to all of you and yours!!!

Part two to follow...