As I sit at my desk and get back to reality, back to work, I think about this past weekend. Memorial Weekend. And what a great time we always have.
The guys always sit out by the camper, "bonding," and talking about guy stuff I'm sure.
The women always hang out on the patio, having margaritas and talking about "girl" stuff ... what is said on the patio stays on the patio :-)
Some of the kids hang out by the pond, looking for fish and toads and snakes, while others ride the four wheelers through the trails.
And some of the kids hang out by the pool, especially if the weekend is hot like this last one.
Big kids and little kids combined play lacrosse and can jam. Basically, everyone has a great time. And at night, we sit around a bonfire, laughing and talking and relaxing.
Memorial Day means fun to most. But what we must never forget is why we are having so much fun. It's because of those brave and fearless soldiers who have fought and still fight for our freedom to laugh and play and relax. If it wasn't for their courage and sacrifice, so many things would not be possible.
So as I sit and write and do what I love to do, I give thanks to those strong brave soldiers still here and those who are gone but never forgotten. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for making my dreams a possibility and for keeping myself and my loved ones safe.
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So tell me, what do you do during Memorial Weekend? Do you have a tradition, or do you do something different every year? Inquiring minds want to know :-)
We have a tradition at our house. I am usually just returning from my girl trip and the kids come over for a barbeque and swimming. It's the first day of summer even though we have been in the pool for a month now--well, I haven't, since I am such a wuss.
And count me as another grateful American who thinks our militrqry men and vets are the bomb.
Sounds like a blast Liz! And I want to take a girlie trip!
Wonderful post, Kari, and as always, you have great photos. :) We had a nice time. We went to Austin's aunt's house and had a cookout, then went to the pool.
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