Happy Memorial Day!! Much love to those who have served!! :)

Good morning! Happy Memorial Day!

I have my boys today and am very happy about it. I've been working so much and they are both in "I missed you so much mommy!" mode and need some extra mommy snuggles. Not sure exactly what we are doing but at least it's nice finally! Sunny and mild. There is a parade in town we will probably go to and hit the park. Picnic.

I want to take them into NYC to the Intrepid Museum. But the space shuttle exhibit is currently closed due to the hurricane so I will probably wait until that reopens. I do want them to have a respect and appreciation for the military though. I was raised that way.

Today is for remembering those who have served. I have a huge amount of respect. It might be due to coming from a large military family.  But while we are bbq'ing and having fun at the beach we need to keep in mind what the day is about.

Just keeping it short and sweet today. I have lots of snuggling to do with my boys. Enjoy the day. Indulge and have fun. Be kind to each other.

This is a clipping of my grandfather and his brothers who were all in WW2. My grandpa is in the lower right corner. Donald Jahns. He and I were very close until his death when I was 14. My childhood would not be the same without him. I was the only grand-daughter (It was all boys!) for a very long time and he spoiled me rotten. My grandmother would often ask me to ask him to go places she wanted to go because she knew he couldn't say no to me! haha!!  My last memory is a week before his death. We were visiting them and when everyone was busy he whispered "Tami, come over here" (he was by the stove)...and I walked over and he flipped his wrist..and gave me $10 saying "In case you see something you like".  Tears come to my eyes thinking about it now. This is the man who fought in The Battle of the Bulge and was in the 3rd wave at Normandy. And he was a complete softie when it came to me. Ahhhh, I have an awesome family!! :)

Have a lovely day! And remember to appreciate why you're able to enjoy that cookout! :)

xoxoxoxo
Tam