The Maloy monkey's were with us one last day so we all tagged along and enjoyed the program. When we got their the gentleman that sat beside us stated we had beautiful girls. He reached into his pocket and pulled out 5 silver $1.00 coins. He handed one to each child. The look on thier faces was breathtaking.. a simple act of kindness they will never forget. Then a lady walks by selling red paper poppies. Well, leaving our wallets at home was not a problem. The same kind hearted gentleman reached into his pocket and pulled out a dollar and bought one for each child! What a day to remember and follow. Simple kindness that can change a life forever. Isabelle said later, "He called us beautiful!"
After the program the kids were able to walk through the cemetary. They looked at the decorated graves and noticed that some said mom, dad, grandma, grandpa and with surprise baby!
Next on our list was our traditional BBQ! We ate juicy(well one burnt) hamburgers and hotdogs, steaks and all the sides and desserts. The kids enjoyed the slip 'n' slide while we just sat and enjoyed how the weather turned out perfect. Sonny, Frank and the kids enjoyed a game of hacky sack, while Ivanna tried to catch up on some sleep from her previous graveyard shift...oh and thier eagerly awaited night to see No Doubt in concert!
It was a great weekend full of meaning and memories!
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Thanks baby for that I Love You too. I will always stand ready to defend this country just because that American Spirit that is inside of you Caitlyn, my brother, the DeSantiago family, and the one who thought me my Dad. It's people like that who help our Marines and Soldiers to push forward and win the war. I'm very thankful for all the veterans before me and all to come that anwser the call.
Thanks for sharing... a couple random thoughts, Miss Payson that sang the National Anthem is one of my old YW's from our last ward. And my great-grandfather among other family members are buried in that cemetary that my kids were wandering ;) Looks like a fun, meaningful day- thanks for sharing, but I'm a little disappointed at the lack of bird poop pics!
Loved the pictures and thoughts.
Patty, You always do such wonderful traditions for your family. I love the idea of going to the cemetary program. What a way to remind our children of those that have fought for our freedoms. Thanks for the idea!
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