Memorial Day

Thank you to all those who currently serve and who have served our country!  Thankful for those who have given their lives for us!

 

The kids' silly shot sporting their patriotic gear from Gigi!

We went over to the Lowhorn's house on Monday evening.  The kids had a blast playing together.  Long gone are the days of toddlers fighting over toys!  We have big kids, for the most part, anyway!  The boys played outside most of the time.  I think they played just a little baseball, and then moved to football (once someone got hit in the face)! haha!  We enjoyed burgers, Rachael's famous baked beans, chips, grapes (Joshua's favorite), and homemade ice cream.

After dinner, and some football playing, we went outside to do a bonfire.  The kids roasted marshmallows, and ate some without roasting, too.  The bonfire was the biggest bonfire I've ever seen.  It was quite monstrous! 

the kids

getting ready to start the fire

Mercy and Charis

the flame

woohoo!  Ryan and Daniel with the kids

 This video cracks me up!  Yes, it is sideways, but I LOVE Aedan's comment at the end!

another flame shot

I think this picture is a little out of order.  This is Daniel and Ryan getting it started.

 

Rachael and I with some of the kids 
The fire was so bright, that the camera didn't even need a flash!

Charis' moth
It was given freedom at the end of the night.
Here is a picture to remember him by!

The moth and I

girl shot!