When the Babysitter Gets Married...

     Over the Memorial Day weekend, we were all invited to our next door neighbor's wedding.  They have three daughters.  Sarah and her sister, Lauren, were my "mother's helpers" when my kids were under three.  When they were in high school, they would occasionally come over after school to help and "give me a break".  I remember them playing with the kids so that I could do fun things like dishes and laundry.  Once in a while, I would just hide in my bedroom and talk on the phone to my girlfriends!!  Their sister, Emma, is a high school senior graduating this Sunday.

     Fast forward to now...time to feel really old...Sarah got married this past weekend!  We were thrilled that they included us in their special day -- and especially honored when we realized we were the only neighbors invited.  The wedding was about two hours away on the campus of Central Michigan University.   We had a great time and since we knew very few of the guests, it turned out to be family time for us. 
     Sarah now lives in Atlanta, Georgia so we rarely get to see her anymore.  The wedding and reception were very very nice.  The kids had a great time, too!  My husband was even out on the dance floor doing some moves that I have NEVER seen him attempt in my life (robot...shopping cart = hilarious!) -- the kids got a big kick out of it, but the pictures all turned out blurry 'cause we were just too fast for them!! 

 Congrats to the newlyweds!!

At the last minute, I framed the wedding invitation to give with our gift of money...

 

Took time out for some photos after the ceremony...

They had a photo booth at the reception...the kids had a blast with it...!

Sarah and Justin

Memorial Day Parade 2012

     We all got up early this morning.  Megan had to be at the parade lineup at 9 am.  The Memorial Day parade started at 11am.  We are expecting record highs today in the 90s here in Michigan and it was a hot one...even this morning.  This is the very last official duty for Megan and marching band for this school year.  (Seems like it's never really over!)  You will see from the pictures that my brother also happened to be in the parade, as he is most years, on behalf of the fire department. 
     There was a ceremony after the parade honoring the military at which the band played the Star Spangled Banner. 
     I will keep this short and sweet.  We are now home enjoying a nice family barbecue and relaxing while appreciating the many freedoms we have thanks to those who have served our country!!

What did you do to celebrate this Memorial Day??

Enjoy!!

The three high school bands in our school district combined for this parade
(many students are out of town with their families...)

 

 

Notice the guy spraying down the antique car with water to keep it cool...

My Jacob and Kristin...aren't they cute!?

This man from the Lions Club seemed so sweet...

My brother, Mike, is sitting passenger side waving to the kids.  As he says, he likes to get in his community service time...ha!  We yelled and he saw us!!

Megan's in the groovy sunglasses to the right of our saluting drum major...

Remembering...Memorial Day!!

**Taking time out from my "Monday Memories With My Mom" posts...will be back next Monday!**

Enjoy the holiday!!

A Memorial Day Salute!

Family, friends, parades, celebrations, sporting events, travel,
yard work, barbecues,
picnics, swimming, boating, relaxing...whatever you have planned...

Remember to take time to honor all of those who those who have served or continue to serve our country, as well as their families for the many sacrifices
 they make for our freedom!!!
We salute you!!!