I am truly grateful as I reflect on the sacrifice many of our American heroes have made. And as we set aside today to honor and thank them, we should be mindful to thank them every day of the year and not just one. Both of my grandparents served during WWII in the navy. Their love of this country and their service is a great heritage for myself and my daughters. Thank you, Grandma T and Grandad! I love you! I miss you! I can't wait to see you again!
My grandparents!
(Grandma T was an officer and had to leave the service when she married Grandad.)
Grandma T is my personal role model!
I want to grow up to be just as kind, honest and beautiful as she is!
In honor of the upcoming patriotic holidays, we painted last night. We enjoy painting together. And we keep getting better... I think.
He says he comes by it honestly because his grandma DeGooyer was also a painter.
And Dad DeGooyer is also good at painting.
Kiara and Cody took their small family to Salato Wildlife Preserve this week. I got to enjoy the pictures from the excursion and I wanted to share them....
And Dad DeGooyer is also good at painting.
I tried using brighter colors than I usually do.
I like how it all turned out.
Cody's ghost ship (I'm claiming it is in honor of Grandad) is truly beautiful!
Kiara's different take (using trees and an eagle) on the flag was so creative!
Kiara and Cody took their small family to Salato Wildlife Preserve this week. I got to enjoy the pictures from the excursion and I wanted to share them....
Skittles is as big as a fish!
And he barely fits in the eagle's nest.
My boys are checking out their wing sizes.
Papa Bear
Mama Bear
Baby Bear
(who was a bit nervous to be standing so close to a stuffed bear)
And I can't end a post without a lot of other adorable pictures of Skittles:
Learning to hit a baseball. He is extremely gentle. It's as though he doesn't want to hurt the ball.
Cuddling Ice-cream! She won't melt...
I love this little girl!
Walking with Daddy!
Skittles loved eating Chinese noodles.
Yummmmm!
Is it even delicious if it doesn't COVER your face?
"Look at my noodle!"
Crazy boys!
My happy place: between Skittles and Ice-cream!
Skittles loves his Groot.
In fact, the only way to get him to bed happily is to remind him that Groot needs help falling asleep.
HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY!
Ahhh, mom and dad... I miss them too, and I'm anxious to be together again.
ReplyDeleteSpencer is something else. This last picture is especially sweet. Are those teeny tiny freckles I see on his face? A strawberry blonde - who'd have guessed?! Love Mom and Mil