Memorial Day

Remember how my post yesterday mentioned my husband and children’s abiding love of water?  Well today, I saw that adoration in action as we hit the lake.  We had a great time enjoying a day of boating with our friends and family, but I don’t think anybody was happier than Jim and his girls. 

Here’s Jim whooping it up on the tube (far left): 

Here’s Becky on her first tube ride (don’t worry, Mom – we went VERY slowly):

Here’s a close-up of Becky’s face in the previous picture.  I think her smile says it all!

And here’s Susie keeping a watchful eye on her sister’s activities from the safety of Sarah’s lap:

Although Susie declined to participate in watersports, she was an attentive spectator and snacker:

We spent the day celebrating our freedom, but we were mindful of the reason we have the freedom in the first place.  We are so grateful for the sacrifices made by our men and women in uniform.  We are able to enjoy freedom with our families because others left their families and lay down their lives to establish and preserve that freedom.