Lest We Forget

Today we attneded the Memorial Day parade in town, as we do every year, as a way to pay our respects and honor and remember those who gave their lives in battle. As a Gold Star family this day is especially poignant for us as one of my father's brothers was killed in action in Vietnam. He was a few days shy of turning twenty years old.  

I am so grateful that as a nation we have set aside this day to honor those who died in battle. I am grateful to have seen less and less "Happy Memorial Day" on social media. It is so important that we take this day to remember....

Another Trip Around The Sun

 

In Which Emma Plays Ultimate

Emma, holding the frisbee, joined Parker's first ever Ultimate Frisbee team this spring! 

And while Ultimate was not a "thing" when I was a kid I had enough of a clue about it to know that this was totally up her alley! 

Right from minute one, she loved everything about this game. 

And picked it up quickly! 

They had their last game today. And since I had not been to any I just knew I had to be at this one! 

It was a gorgeous day to be out there, at my first ever Ultimate game, watching my youngest girl have the time of her life! 

I am looking forward to seeing all she learns and how much she grows as a player during the High School Summer league she will be playing on in Lexington this summer. With how much she loved this game we knew we needed to find a team for her to play on this summer, as well as next year since she is returning to life as a homeschooler. Ultimate is such a much better fit for Emma than soccer was, and we are grateful to Jacob for starting this team and being her first coach! His love for this game shows and he has truly nstilled it upon all the members of the team, but especially Emma! xo

On Grace And Emma's Confirmation Day!

What an absolutely wonderful day! The weather was gorgeous, the service incredible, and hte fact that Bonnie spoke about each of the confirmands during their actual confirmation was beyond special! Thank you to everyone who was there, be it in-person or online, to celebrate this special day! Our girls are so incredibly lucky to be surrounded by so much love! xo  

On Mother's Day

 

It was such an absolutely lovely Mother's Day today!  From the gorgeous flowers that Dave's parents sent me, to the most perfect cards and gifts from Dave and the girls to the Mother's Day crown that the chuldren made in Sunday School for their moms (and that I made an example one of the night before) to the yummy dinner Dave made I couldn't ask for a more delightful day! Thank you, Grace and Emma, for making my dreams of motherhood a reality! It truly is my most favorite job ever (my calling, if you will)! And thank you, David, for always making me feel like a queen! I am blessed beyond meassure! xo 

Happy May Day!

 

May Day is one of our most favorite holidays! I love that the girls still love it so and that  they still want to leave May Day baskets for the neighbors! Wishing you all a truly delightful May! xo