FaceBook Detox and Memorial Day

For personal reasons I'm taking a hiatus from Facebook.  It's been about three weeks since I resolved to not view or post anything on Facebook and while I'm enjoying the break and getting the rest I need from this site, I do miss the silly and funny photos on Facebook and I miss having a place to post my own funny experiences and photos.   

To remedy this, I will try to post more here. I know there are very few people who read this blog, but that's fine by me.

To begin this new alternative platform for updates, I wanted to say something about Memorial Day.  This day is often taken for granted and many Americans see it as a day off work to barbeque, go to the pool and in general lounge around. While these are great activities, we should always remember why we can do those things.  It is because selfless men and women and their families have made tremendous sacrifices for us.  In many cases, our soldiers have given the greatest sacrifice of all--they have given their lives for our freedom.  They willingly live a life of hardship and separation from their families so that we don't have to, so that we can live in a peaceful and prosperous nation, and so that we don't have to fight terrorism on a personal level.  Thank you to all the men and women who give so freely of their time, talents, and lives for our great nation. You're sacrifice does not go unnoticed or unappreciated.  I always like to thank my brother for his service in the military and count myself lucky I have someone close in my family I can thank.

      

Some much needed family time

The first two weekends in May I spent some much needed time with my family.  First was Patrick and Lori's wedding on May 10, 2014.  My Patrick and I drove in that morning to attend the wedding.  It was on outdoor ceremony and was beautiful.  Patrick looked so happy and I'm so happy for him.  The following day Patrick I., Lori, Lori's mom, me, and Patrick's and my mom went to Scarborough Fair.  It was so wonderful to spend Mother's day with my mom.  That hasn't happened for years.  I was also very glad to spend the day with my brother; we rarely see each other and it was a treat to go back to the Fair together as a family.  We did this when we were younger and it was nice to come together as adults with our mom to spend the day together doing something we all love. 

Pat and Lori Cutting the cake at their wedding in Argyle on May 10, 2014.  It was very special for me to be there for him that day because he was serving in Afghanistan when I got married.  We were together for his wedding and that meant the world to me.

Patrick and Lori at the alter.  They wrote their own vows which I thought was sweet. Both vows were beautifully written. 

Kevin Moore, my second oldest nephew graduated from Parsons High School on May 18th.  I'm very proud of him.

Left to Right: Don Harris, Kyle Aguilera, Kori Burke, Amy Harris, Kameron Burke.  My sister, her kids and dad.  It was great to see them all at Kevin's graduation.

Left to Right: Don Harris, Kevin Moore, Laura Moore.  Again it was so wonderful to see everyone and be there for Kevin's big day. 

Kevin has really grown into a great young man. He has such a clever and witty since of humor. I love this guy.

Me, Laura and Amy.  Sisters together.  I miss them but was so happy to see them and spend time with the family.