This past Memorial Day was a beautiful one. Scott and I are very patriotic people and felt the need to really teach the girls about the sacrifices that are made by the men and women of the armed forces. We are so thankful for the lives that have been lost defending our country and freedoms. We are so thankful for those that are willing to serve. They are brave and wonderful. All 4 of our Grandpas served in WW2 and Scott's Dad served during the Vietnam War. We are truly grateful to them!
Memorial Day morning we headed to the cemetery for a service honoring the fallen.
They read poetry, sang, read names of local fallen soldiers and did the gun salute. It was beautiful and tearful.
The entire cemetery was covered in American flags. I wish I could have captured the whole thing, but you get the idea. It was breathtaking! We got the opportunity to shake the hands of veterans and active service men. I felt honored and couldn't even speak. I just cried.
We headed to IHOP after the service. This is Peyton's new "mad face". LOL
They were having amazing specials that day. It was super yummy!
We were stuffed.
Then we took the girls to see Shrek, The Final Chapter.
They were in heaven! I loved the message of this movie. Family is #1!
When we got home it was really windy so we busted out the kites. I love Herriman winds!
1 comment:
I love how patriotic you are! I stinkin LOVE that picture of Peyton. Oh and the Flags amazing! SO PROUD to be american!
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