Well, this long weekend has come to an end, but I hope you all enjoyed it!
Here's how ours went:
On Thursday I went to Straughn to see my nephew (Ethan) and niece (Alexis) graduate from high school. It was such a proud moment for them both. As we were walking out to the stadium I looked at my mom and said, "It does not seem like 5 years since I was out there, nervous about giving my address at my graduation!" I was so glad that I could be there to see them cross the field and receive their diplomas, and I look forward to seeing what their futures hold!
I spent a little time with Mama and Wes in Luverne on Friday morning (even got pampered with a breakfast feast!), then headed back to Birmingham for movie night with my love. (We watched the movie Drive on Netflix instant, and while I enjoy Ryan Gosling, the moving was a bit strange and violent, so not one I would recommend as a must-see.) By Sunday afternoon, we had been cooped up long enough in the apartment, so we went out in search of a park to walk Maggie around. We found Star Lake Park in Hoover. It's a small, quaint "park" - I give it quotations because it's really just a walking trail around a little pond, but it was nice to get out and enjoy some fresh air and greenery! (See the rolling hills in the background?) Plus, it was so hot out, that one lap around the pond, and I was ready to go. :)
The water was surrounded by geese and a few ducks, that immediately walked up to us when we arrived. Unfortunately for them, we did not bring any bread to share with them, but a couple of families that came after us did, and the kids seemed to have a blast feeding them. It was pretty cute.
(these guys were funny looking... I've never seen them before)
And, appropriately enough to see on the Memorial Day weekend: in the center of the pond stands a flag that is on a little star-shaped island!
A huge thank you to all those who serve our country and make it what it is today! Ethan will soon be seeing first hand what it takes to be a military man, as he has joined the Marines and will soon be in training! (So proud of him!)
aww..no way he is old enough to graduate! just realized i never called you back while you were here! things have been crazy, but they're finally slowing down! ps-jesse is such an animal whisperer. love you!
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