I am able to live where I want, marry who I want, worship where {and frankly Who} I want, have as many children as I want, support and not support what I want, send my children to school or not if I want, teach what I want, and vote for what I want because of people who have fought and died for that freedom, that privilege, that right. And I am now a supportive, thankful, grateful American.
Today I took the kids to our town's Veteran's Day parade. We've not been able in the past to attend but today I said no matter what {baring any sickness of course!} we are there! And we made it. Just fine. And it was awesome.
There's something about seeing all of those people who have sacrificed and who are sacrificing now {families of those serving}.
Ready for the parade to start.
Main Avenue and some friends we watched the parade with.
Yea for loud motorcycles and trucks and bagpipes and marching bands!He actually is happy even with all the noise.
Kale and Anna
Kate holding her hand over her heart as the flag passes by.
One of Kale's buddys from church, Isaiah. His folks are our wonderful pastors. He's proudly marching in the parade for his bro.
The cute lady in the red shirt is our pastor's wife, Linn. She is part of the Blue Star Mom's and is carrying a sign with her son, Tyler's, picture on it. He serves in the army as a Ranger.
The Gang + Anna and Bennen
Kale was super excited for the Mini-Cooper. His dad has been brainwashing him...
The gentleman on the little car on the left is our insurance agent and friend Tommy Tucker.
Kale cheered pretty loud for this old Mustang.
How fun to have your cement poured by this!
Jack was tuckered out. He did great till lunch. Then he had a couple bites and lost it. He eventually fell asleep on daddy's perfect size shoulder. So sweet.
