Memorial Day....

Memorial day is the start of summer for a lot of people.  It has a much greater meaning for me.  For as long as I can remember, we have put flowers on our loved ones graves and visited the cemetaries.  It is always a day of reflection for me.  I am so grateful for those who have given so much for the blessings I enjoy.  My family members who have gone before me and the many service men and women who have risked their lives so that we can enjoy the freedoms that we do in this wonderful country. 

We went to Mom's for dinner.  She hadn't met Kalli yet, so we spent time holding her and taking pictures.  It was raining so mom decided not to go out to the cemetery with us.  She had been out Sunday and Saturday with Kurt and Ann.  When we got there, the rain stopped and we were able to see the beautiful flowers and think about those we love.  We also stopped in Inkom at Joy's grave and in Pocatello at Grandma and Grandpa Loveland's and McNabb's graves, too.  I'm so grateful my parents taught me the importance of remembering those who have done so much for us.  I hope our children understand the importance of being grateful and honoring their loved ones.

                                                                     Kira and Kalli

                                              Don't I have the cutest grandchildren ever?

                                                          What a sweet family.

                                                        I could do this all day.

                                 Kira loved playing with the Disney play set at Grandma Seppi's.

                                                We love being grandparents!

                                                                   Kirstin and Kalli

       Grandma Seppi and her second great granddaughter.  She made this beautiful afghan for Kalli.

                                                          So peaceful.......

Four generations.....Mom, me, Caitlin and Kalli