Memorial Day Weekend

Rain or shine, we were determined to enjoy our holiday weekend. It's been very relaxing....which we all know I don't get often enough. We got to treat ourselves to family time with dinner & a movie yesterday. Today we got the pleasure of spending the afternoon with some of our friends, or as we call them, "The Extended Family". Doug continued to perfect his mastery at using the smoker, and made up some mighty tasty ribs! Kaley & I had fun mixing up cookie dough together last night (though sure I probably had 1 too many & is not suggested for breakfast! :})

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Kaley was thrilled to play "When The Saints Come Marching On" for Lara. I really need to find out how I can fit in piano lessons. But, proud she learned it all by herself by just looking at the book. :}

 Good Job Sweetie! :}

 So glad to have the Moultons over today too. I know this was a tough day just the same, with it being the 1st Memorial Day since Jacob passed. Glad they got in quality time at the graveside & got to also enjoy being with the rest of us, their other family! Cute little Maddie is always fun to see! :}.

 We did get a little bit of sunshine & time outside. I hadn't really even seen my Bonko prize (the metal flower) out in the flower beds yet...think it looks cute! :}

 Always good to get best buddies, B-Dog & C-Hawk, together!

 Also good to have their nephew, Drew, here today 

 Our very own comedian, Dyl-Pickle!

 It was fun to have Aisha finally meet the families, and good to meet her parents, Gina & Brian, who just moved here form California a couple of weeks ago.

 Meg hating picture time! (they should all know better when they're around me! :})

 But, hopefully she knows what a beauty she is! :}

 Great to have Rachael there too before her big week ahead. She's about to be a high school graduate, and experience life in Australia. How exciting! :}

 Bailey & her Daddy

 Enjoying the bit of sunshine that finally came out

 We had to get in a round or two of Left, Right, Center.  

 

 Dylan could hardly contain himself over the excitement of the game! :} Just like last year when we all played together, it came down to him & another one of the kids. How come the kids always win?! :} 

 And the winner is.....Mason! :} (and Rachael won the 1st Round)

"Show Me The Money!" :}

 Then it was time for Apples to Apples 

 Aleah & her Daddy 

 The boys chillin' in the back yard

 The wind playing a little "Spin The Umbrella" :}

 Of course, Memorial Day is not just about fun times & BBQ's. We did not forget the true reason for the day & would like to take time out to remember what the holiday is all about. Thank you to all our Veterans for your service to our country! And special thanks to our Fallen Soldiers, and their families, who have made the ultimate sacrifice to keep us free! God Bless Our Troops & this amazing country we live in!!

Now, I believe this is what is supposed to bring on summer. We're ready Mother Nature...bring it on! :}