Memorial Day

Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation's service. Although it is observed on the last Monday in May, Memorial Day actually falls on May 30th. On that day Americans should fly their flags at half-staff until noon and pause at 3:00 to listen to taps in grateful remembrance for the fallen heroes who have sacrificed all for our nation.

Please Pray

Please pray for the Steven Curtis Chapman family who have lost their sweet 5 year old daughter, Maria, in a tragic accident. Maria was adopted from China and was the Chapman's 6th child and the 3rd to be adopted from China. SCC is a champion for adoption from everywhere. He advocates for children to be adopted from foster care, China, Ethiopia, Haiti, and everywhere else. Tragically, SCC's teenage son accidentally ran over Maria with a vehicle in the family driveway as she was playing. His son will need all our prayers as he copes with his added guilt and grief.

JUMP!

Claire getting some air-time on the trampoline!

Young Love

I saw this short video on Yoli's blog and everytime I watch it I just love it more and more. It only lasts for one minute and a half, but it is so worth viewing. It will definitely bring a huge smile to your face.

Hats On!

This weeks FFFF's topic is hats! Most people know that keeping a hat on a little one is usually not an easy feat. There are the occasional ones that just like hats. My Connor did. But, for most, those adorable hats that match the outfits get thrown on the floor. I have included 4 pictures of my girls in hats. The 2 most recent pictures where they are in matching hats are from where I just had their picture made and the hats are from Hanna Andersson. Laura is dressed for Halloween in the princess picture with her Bitty Baby. The picture was taken in 2006 and her costume and doll are from American Girl.
Claire's other picture is from October 2007 at her 3rd birthday party. She really liked this hat and wore it for most of the day.
To see more cute kids in hats head on over to Lissa's.

A Family Day at the Zoo!

Claire Saves Laura from Dangerous Crocodile!