Happy Memorial Day 2009

Today we had a pool party.  The Monzingo’s came over.  We enjoyed swimming and eating and spending time together.

I wanted to get a picture of Autumn & Cora looking so cute sitting together at the little kids picnic table.  I told them to smile and Cora was so cute and put her hands up under her chin.  Autumn just looked away and even after a few seconds of making funny noises to get her to look at me, she wouldn’t…such a little stinker!

No party at the Johnson’s is complete w/out AMAZING food.  We had Ollie North chicken, red potatoes from the garden, corn on the cob, cantaloupe, watermelon, and then cupcakes and mini cheesecakes for dessert.  YUMMY!

After playing outside for a while, Autumn got tired, so it was time for a nap.  I went to take off her swimming suit and she had a screaming and kicking fit.  So, instead of fighting w/ her, I just put her diaper on her on the outside of her swimsuit!

Last year I did a post on Memorial Day w/ an amazing story.  You can go HERE to read it.  I really am so thankful to the men and women who have given their lives for freedom (both patriotic and religious).  I appreciate so much that b/c of their sacrifice I get to enjoy many of the luxuries and freedoms that make America what it is.