Thursday, May 23, 2013

Happy Memorial Day Weekend!!!

Hey Everybody...

Are we there yet?!?!?!  When are we gonna get there? Huh? Huh? Huh?  You know me, I'm a foot dragger - Got 'em where I want 'em and don't want to let 'em go!  But I am a little tired of their crazy antics these last few days. 

Yesterday was a {much needed} half day - like a REAL one.  Not one where the kids go home and the parents think you go home too, but you don't - you sit in meetings all day long and wish you were teaching instead but the general public thinks you get all these days off but you really don't...but yesterday...

WAS A REAL HALF DAY!!!!!!  

And this weekend is a nice long one! The Memorial Day parade is one of my favorites - honoring those who fight or have fought for our freedom always gives me goosebumps.

Photo by Maddie Dean Photography
My Uncle David fought in Vietnam.  I never got to meet him, but love listening to stories his sister {my mom} tells about him and am in awe of his bravery.



Have you ever visited the Vietnam Veterans Virtual Wall?
I read this book yesterday {It's a tear-jerker}...

I didn't forget the moms!
If there's a military hero you'd like to honor - feel free to share in my comments.

Happy l o n g weekend to ya's!

6 comments:

  1. I always try to honor all our service men and women by thanking them for their service. This year, I have a student whose dad has been in Iraq for 1/2 the year and I've seen the strain this can put on a family. I now have such a respoect, admiration and feeling of thankfulness for military families as well.

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  2. Hi Holly,
    I love that graphic by Maddie Dean...it's so powerful. Thanks for sharing and happy memorial day to you. :o)
    Vicky
    Traditions, Laughter and Happily Ever After

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  3. Wow thank you. I am the daughter of 2 veterans ( yes my mom was in the navy). And. I feel that we really need to tell our kids about how lucky we are! I can't wait to check out this book

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  4. Wow thank you. I am the daughter of 2 veterans ( yes my mom was in the navy). And. I feel that we really need to tell our kids about how lucky we are! I can't wait to check out this book

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  5. Great post...thanks for sharing! I will have to look into that book! I am having a “Tour My Blog” linky party...stop by and link up! It is a great way for bloggers and their viewers to learn about your blog! I would love for you to join me!

    Brigid
    Bits of First Grade

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  6. Uncle Randy....died in Vietnam too. He was only 19, only 3 years older than my oldest. Crazy and sad.

    Kathy O

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