Memorial Day

We had a nice Memorial Day weekend. A lot of good things happened. First, Hayden's first two bottom teeth are coming in. Donovan's top and bottom front two teeth are already in. Second, we also got a ton of Little Tykes stuff from rummage sales. We got the Turtle sandbox which doubles as a cooler and a secret storage space for sensitive documents. We also got the Fisher Price basketball hoop. We will use that at the Lake to play lake basketball and other violent games. We also got a Little Tykes table and umbrella along with a stencil board. A good haul to go with a lot of riding toys and other fun stuff for Donovan and Hayden. Third, Grandma Sue and Grandpa Dan are putting in a septic system for their camper. We are very excited. We celebrated by having a brush fire from all of the trees that were cut down as a result!

On behalf of the boys, we wish every one a wonderful and humbling Memorial Day. Our neighbor up north has a flag pole in his back yard. I thought about the meaning of this day and how many have given everything so that we can be free to live, when I heard the metal clips holding that flag high clang against the pole as the wind blew. Members of our family were proudly involved in nearly every major armed conflict of the 20th century. We are fortunate that no one gave the ultimate sacrifice that so many others did. There service nonetheless was for all of us. To our friends and family who proudly served our country, thank you is not enough. Service of that nature isn't sacrificial. It is selfless, courageous, and done for a greater good. I know we can do now what we want to do because of you and people like you. Such an important little thing such as camping to us is possible because of what so many have fought to protect and to further. As I am pulling brush to the fire, I hear the clang of the flag. I feel Humbled. I feel Grateful. I feel Proud. Donovan and Hayden will understand the importance of Memorial Day.