Memorial Day Weekend

For me, Memorial Day weekend usually means all of my extended family and family friends coming over to the house for a bbq and a pool party; hanging out all day catching up with everyone and ending with fireworks just after sunset. This year was a bit different. Instead of a big get together at the house my parents were in Washington D.C. for a wedding. This left me to make my own holiday plans. I ended up going to LBI with friends. We spent the day on the beach and in the water and walking through shops in the area. I honestly didn't even give any thought to the holiday until we were driving on our way home. It was about 9 at night and just over the tops of the trees on the horizon ahead of us you could see red, white, and blue fireworks exploding. This got me thinking about the blog for this week and it made me think about my uncle who fought in Vietnam and also made me think of my cousin's husband who is currently overseas right now. It made me proud and greatful for all the people who have sacrificed their lives, and those who are currently putting themselves in danger everyday, for us just so we can all go on living our everyday lives and keep our freedom.