Memorial Day

Yesterday was Memorial Day. A day where we pause and remember all the men and women who served/serve our country. Two people that I thought of yesterday were my grandpa and father-in-law. My grandpa Lichtenwalter was a Master Sargent in the Army and served in the Philippines, WW1, WW2 & the war at the Mexican Border. My father-in-law was a Sargent in the Air Force and was stationed state side. Both of these men are no longer with us.

There are many of you who have family and friends that have or are serving now. I know there are other members of my family who have served and some who are still active. Our thoughts & prayers are certanly with those who are still serving.

Yesterday was also a day to spend with family and friends. Cooking out, eating, relaxing, playing, and for some of the brave ones ~ swimming. Swimming in a fast moving river in May in Michigan. Some people are just plain crazy. I can only say, I'm glad that Ethan was napping & Sophie's too little. But here you have to see to believe:

This was also Snickers first time swimming in the river. She didn't like it very much at all.

And here we have Sophie relaxing at the end of the day with grandma.