Tuesday, May 31, 2011

memorial weekend...

was relaxing, reflective (for me), and wonderful. we spent lots of time at the lake with my family (the blanchettes- the whole clan) eating, cooking, laughing, swimming, and just loving being together.

***many thanks to cecily for the the pictures of my kiddos. i love them. :)***

and i was convicted time and time again throughout the weekend of the incredible gratitude i have for the brave and courageous men and women who serve in our military.

i tried to explain to these two precious children how we are to be grateful for those that have served in the past, like their great grandfathers in world war 2 and their gramps in vietnam. i hope they respect and remember those that have died in combat protecting our country and our freedom. i told olivia how we don't even know them but their indescribable sacrifice needs to be remembered and honored. and i hope they learned that we are to be grateful for those that are serving and protecting us right now.

happy memorial day!!

3 comments:

Christine said...

Precious pics! Olivia and Jack always look like they have so much fun together.

Aggie98 said...

that bubble picture is priceless.

MISTY and CO... said...

WOW! Those BW pics are amazing....

Do a Canvas People canvas of O's....