Memorial

Happy Memorial Day!

One bummer thing about living far away from family

and having no "roots" here,

is that my kids don't get to experience

"Memorial Day"

the way that I did.

Which always involved visiting the local cemeteries

and honoring our relatives.

Yes,

I was bored and probably complained most years.

But I'm glad I was taught that was the meaning of

"Memorial Day".

And then of course afterwards

we were taken to the lake or parties or BBQs!

One day I hope to show my kids the first meaning of

"Memorial Day".

But until then,

it's an extra day of free play!

So we hit the waterpark

with Holly & the kids!

And these two think they're twins

and have to be as close to each other as possible.

All of the time!

At one point I lost Taylee

(yes I know. it's a common occurrence nowadays)

I found her moments later standing on top of a speaker

dancing away by her myself.

Holly & I just laughed.

That's SO Taylee!

Lucy ran to join her dance party.

We finally loaded up and enjoyed the 2.5 hr crashing naps afterwards!

And I made use of the quiet time to finally finish

painting the kitchen desk cabinets.

Yes, it's now crossed off my list...from 2 mos ago!