Proud to be an American...

This has been such a wonderful weekend! Monday we went to Russellville to my friends house and we had a massive cookout! There was enough food there for at least four families. The "boys" smoked all sorts of different meats from pork loin to beef brisket we had it! I met Kelly at Conway Regional and we become fast friends. I just love her and her family. Her kids are so cute and the little one Griffin is so full of life! :) As I am sure you can tell from these pictures... We stayed in Russellville all day and left just a little too late to avoid the down pour of rain. This is what it looked like driving home.. I still managed to somehow fall asleep! That always amazes hubby how I can fall alseep while he is "white knuckle" driving. I told him that just shows my immense level of trust in him to get us home safely. Either that or I was really tired.

Of course with it being Memorial Day you can't help but pause and think and appreciate what our women and men in uniform do for our country. The fact that we are free to cook out and relax and enjoy the day is a true testament to what they have sacrificed. I am so honored to know men that have died protecting our country and thankfully I am blessed to know men like Derek that have protected our country and came back home safe. Thank you Derek!

My friend Jamie lost her brother, Donovan, fighting in Iraq and I know she is so proud of her brother. He gave the ultimate sacrifice.

Currently we have another friend, Collin, that was recently deployed to Iraq. So when you think about your freedom or see a veteran tell them "thanks", and remember the families of those that are currently fighting or those that have lost loved ones on duty for our freedom.