Memorial Day

It was supposed to rain from 3:00 yesterday until well into the night tonight. Tropical depression Bonnie was supposed to have soaked us. But the ever unpredictable weather forecast changed about 12 times in the last 24 hours.

Last night Laura came over and we went for a walk with our umbrellas. Only we didn't ever need them. It was pretty steamy, but it never rained. AND we saw the first lightning bugs of the season! I've been looking for them every night, I don't ever remember them being so late in the spring. 

Since it still wasn't raining when we woke up this morning, and Chris didn't have to leave for work till 9:30, I convinced Matt to take a run with me. I ran in to get something and my ever busy man was already working it.

After our run, Frank's and I went for a bike ride, super presh. Matt made us a big breakfast and we tidied and puttered all morning. Laura offered to host the ward since our annual BBQ was cancelled due to the "weather," and even though the thought of staying home all day was super appealing, we decided to head over. It was super low key, just a few families there, and it was really nice. 

Oakes are moving on Friday, so it was nice to visit with them and celebrate jackie's 13th birthday.

We love our red, white, and blue!

I had promised the girls some pool time this evening if it wasn't raining, but then realized how cool it was, low 70's. They were not to be deterred though. So the best daddy award winner took them for an hour and they all froze. I do love some evening pool time. A - no sunscreen. B- shower before bed and straight to pj's. C - worn out kidlets. 

We ordered Addie a big girl comforter for her birthday and in preparation for her to move into her own room. Delaney has been coming into our room at night because she doesn't want to sleep alone, so tonight we are running a trial to see how the new room sitch is gonna work. We shall see!

Laura came over for the 2nd night in a row and we enjoyed a nice, cool evening walk. Loving having walking buddies at night!

Lastly, I am so very grateful for this amazing country we live in, and for all that have paid the ultimate price to defend the freedoms we enjoy. There has been lots of talk this year (maybe it's been around before and I didn't pay much attention - probably) about not having a happy Memorial Day, but a grateful one, and I've been thinking about that a lot. It does seem kind of weird to celebrate with bbq's, trips to the beach, and good sales. So today we've had a very grateful Memorial Day.