Memorial Day 2011

I know every year I write the same thing . . . today is just like any other day except it is the day our country formally remembers with a holiday but every day we remember our Sean and all those who died while serving our country. This is the 7th Memorial Day that has true meaning for us . . . hard to believe seven have come and gone but they have. It is sad that it took a death for me to truly understand the meaning of this day. While I have found happiness again in my life, a part of me will be forever missing . . . my heart will always have a void and I will always love and remember Sean until the day that I die. Life does move forward and each day doesn't necessarily get easier but you just learn to cope and try to understand . . .
I don't think I will ever truly understand but I do try some days. I think what I notice the most this year is the photo above. I can not believe how my little boy is growing right before my eyes and SO fast! I think he too has been thinking about Sean . . . he has been asking questions lately so I know something is on his mind; which of course totally breaks my heart. A look back of our Memorial Day visits in 2009, 2010, and today . . .

. . . wishing peace to those families like us today. And a big thanks for all the nice, thoughtful emails reminding me you too are remembering our Sean. It means the world to me!

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Thanks to ABW for posting about this on Facebook! If you have a valid military ID (including URW or DB) then you can gain free entrance between Memorial Day and Labor Day to a certain museums. Be sure to check out the Blue Star Museums Initiative . . . can't wait!

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Long time no bloggy blog. I really don't know what happened to the time but we are still alive and kicking. Here's what we've been up to . . .

A failed attempt at a 'real' Texas photo . . .

. . . okay so not that bad but waited a couple of weeks too long to get the best bluebonnets.

Quick trip to the local zoo on a no school day . . .


Easter . . .

. . . yep, more Legos!

Mother's Day . . . we continued the tradition of going fishing! Colin was excited about his 'big' catch!


Soccer . . . it is over! He had a much better spring season than fall. The boys really played well together. Colin finally got to play goalie since one week neither goalie showed up for the game. Who cares it was by default, LOL. He was hooked and did not do too bad since he had no idea what to do or where to go. I on the other hand am not a big fan of him playing the position.

. . . did I mention soccer is over until September? Guess who is REALLY excited?

Field Day was lame in my opinion but the kids seemed to have fun. Tug-of-War in the library? Okay so it had rained two days earlier but . . . what is it with everyone has to win? Now I know why kids aren't such good sports when they are out scored . . . this everyone is a winner is crap! Let's teach them we aren't always the best, LOL. I guess it goes along with the generation that feels we owe them something too. Field Day isn't what it was when I was in school . . . the good times nothing but good times!
Hanging out enjoying a sweet treat . . . oh dear he is one messy boy but LOVES strawberries with warm chocolate!

In other not so exciting news . . . I had planned a trip to the west coast. We were to fly to Seattle and take two weeks driving down to California with our final stop at Yosemite . . . yep those plans were cancelled due to my friends changing plans . . . oh well back to square one . . . I am beginning to go nuts at the thought of being home all summer but really have no motivation to get planning either. Oh well . . . give me about 10 days at home with Colin and we will be on the road! Until next time . . . which is about early July . . . just kidding.