Happy Memorial Day. I'm definitely enjoying the three day weekend and time with my family. With a co-worker on maternity leave, projects in the works to sell on Etsy and the continuing search for a new job for Ryan, the three days of R&R were perfectly timed. We celebrated the holiday yesterday with a family cookout. My sister in law, her husband and my husband all had to work yesterday so we did a late evening get together. Hamburgers, hot dogs, red beans and rice and mac and cheese made for an awesome holiday feast. For dessert, I made German Chocolate Cupcakes and Vanilla Cupcakes with Vanilla Buttercream while my sister in law made Blueberry Crumble. I wanted to take Aidan to the pool or playground today but with an expected heat index in the high 90's, it's not going to be a good day to take the little one out and about.
My cupcake platter from yesterday's family gathering
Aside from the beer, cookouts and pool parties, Memorial Day is mostly about paying tribute to those who have fought and died for our country. Politically, I am an isolationist when it comes to war but I am an American who loves my country and those in the military who choose to fight for it. War should always be a last resort and only when completely necessary. Ryan and I both had grandfathers who fought in World War II and my great grandfather fought in World War I. We have many close friends who have served in the military and we are so grateful for their service. I may verbally disagree with our political leaders and the decisions they make to send our spouses, parents or children to war but I never disrespect those who choose to answer our country's calling. As a wife and mother, I can't imagine how hard it is to have a husband or child fighting in a far off battlefield. A great worry of mine is that my son might choose the military as a career path. If he does, I will still love him, still be proud of him and respect his decision but it won't be easy. I know millions of moms have lived with that worry. Some get to see their children come home but others do not. On days like to day we should honor their sacrifice as well as those of their children.
This picture is of Ryan's grandfather during his service in World War II. Aidan sees this picture and says his great grandfather was Captain America. We think this is because the most recent film takes place during the war and he wears a similar uniform when not in his superhero costume. I love this picture because Ryan idolizes his grandfather much in the same way I idolize my grandmother and this photo shows such a great resemblance between Ryan and his personal hero.
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