Memorial Day

Although I couldn't convince anybody to sing patriotic tunes with me, I have to say  I was pretty satisfied with the "American-ness" of our Memorial Day.

Martha Stewart's Red, White, and Blueberry Trifle

Just a little family portrait

My favorite boys on the White River


So proud to be an American. And thankful for the men and women who have fought, are fighting, and will continue to fight for our freedom. We have no idea. I hope and pray that one day we can adequately express how much we appreciate their service.

Also very proud to stand up when they play the army and navy songs in the Armed Forces Medley. Both of my Grandfathers were WWII veterans and I hope they know how much the sacrifices they made mean to me.

Malcolm Anderson Jones. US Navy.
He was dishonest (probably the only time in his life he was dishonest about anything) about his age and enlisted after his older brother went down with a ship.

Fred Leander White. US Army (Air Corps)
Served under George Patton's 3rd Army.
While watching 'Saving Private Ryan', He made sure we knew that he never used language like they did in the movie :)






and it sho is a happy day.

home

This past weekend was full of greatness. And this is why...

We weren't there for long, but we squeezed A LOT of what we loved into just a few days... family, Mother's Day, good music, one Birthday, friends, 2 lovely weddings, some sweet reunions, dancing, good food, and even some four wheeler riding and porch-sitting. 

You don't realize it until you leave, but "Sweet Home Alabama" is truly what it is.

And it sho is a happy day.

Playing for Change

Most of you have probably already seen this. I saw it on some public broadcasting channel a while ago, but was reminded of it when my professor played it in class this week. I might be a dork , but I think it's pretty cool. Check it out!

and it SHO is a happy day...