Memorial Day Weekend 2010

The scene: 2 kiddie pools plus the sprinkler next to them. Water toys. Buckets. 

And in our not-typical heat of 90+ degrees & high humidity, good ol' Patrick put the canopy shade over the bigger pool. (fair skinned kids=need for shade!)

Big pools are fun, yes, (ya know, the kind that require chlorine;), but these pools are so much fun, too. Every kid needs them in their childhood.

Plus it allows us parents to snatch those picture moments that would look dorky in years to come:

Hee-hee. I can't help but laugh when I look at this. 

Not just because he was wearing goggles in 1.5 feet of water. But, well, LOOK at it! He looks hilariously dorky! I love him. :)

Brennan loved the water, too, especially pouring it all out of the pools. WHY do kids love to pour it out of the pool?!

It was really nice on Saturday night, when the pools were first set up. The boys were playing well, it was a little shady in the backyard, and Pat & I each had an adult beverage to enjoy while sitting and watching the boys. It was one of those moments where you feel "yeah, my life isn't so bad".  It was good.

Yesterday (actual Memorial Day) we went to our little downtown's parade. The boys always love it. I'm not sure which they enjoy more--having candy thrown at them, or seeing the firetrucks at the end.

Goofing off before the parade, sporting our patriotic colors

Aidan proudly waving his flag

Brennan too

Rightfully so, everyone applauded as the military passed by. Always puts a lump in my throat.

Good thing we got out early! This was our weather shortly after the parade ended.

Memorial Day 2010. It was nice & fun with just our little family. I hope yours was, too!

Memorial Day, 2008

We had a really nice holiday, just staying around home the four of us (for a change). My husband has been working his butt off, so to have an entire day with him felt like a real treat for all of us. My only complaint is that it was very humid. And I don't do well in the heat & humidity.
We still enjoyed our local parade, though, as well as a trip to the park, cleaning out the sandbox, and daddy grilling out some bacon-wrapped fillets. Yum!

It wouldn't be a true Memorial Day post without mentioning our troops. God Bless them all, and we are so grateful for the sacrifices they make to keep our country a safe place. They are all amazing!

I hope you all had a nice Memorial Day! Here is our recap:

My guys getting their seats for the parade. Aidan insisted on sitting in the stroller.

The beginning of the parade: I love the guys in uniform & the flags
School band-Aidan & Brennan loved it!

I thought this was adorable. The boy scouts rode their bikes!
Old-fashioned cars
This was the Coca-Cola truck, a personal favorite ;)
This one was even playing the music from The Blues Brothers...pretty funny
The Shriners driving silly acting like they'd crash into each other. A good show.
Aidan's favorite part: the firetrucks are coming!
Later on at the park-Brennan loves the swings, even though he's not showing it here.
Aidan playing some soccer
And some basketballDaddy & Brennan playing on the slide

Brennan enjoying the park

Enjoy this last week of May!