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Friday, July 11, 2008

Better a week late than never . . . ?

Grandpa Ron in the parade!

Just before changing into swimsuits at Aunt Jenny's
Sparklers! Jose also loved stomping on the "pop-its"
Playin' around in the park waiting for the fireworks show
Okay, the pics are all fun and games, but here I go waxing philosophical. I have a deep reverence for our country, our freedom, our privelege. I have an even deeper reverence and respect and passion for the men and women who "go to work" daily to defend those freedoms and priveleges. A huge thank you doesn't even begin to touch the depth of my feeling for my brothers. David spent several years in the Navy. Jon, an Army Ranger, served multiple tours of duty in the Middle East. He and a few of his platoon were in the right place at the wrong time when an IED exploded. I thank God that he is home safe with his wife, son, and the little one they're expecting.

They are my heroes. For real.

2 comments:

Tannie Datwyler said...

I'm so sorry I didn't tell you about Craig. I assumed that you knew. I felt bad when Jessie said she called to tell you and you didn't know. Your family looks great though.

Jessie said...

I can't believe those pictures of Joseph! When you stayed at my house, he wasn't even a year old, wasn't even crawling (just rocking back and forth on hands and knees, so cute!), and now he is such a LITTLE BOY! Growing up so fast. Your family is so cute, I love it. I'm so glad you guys are doing so well. We really need to plan a get-together sometime soon.