Flag Day, and other current events!

This past weekend was Flag Day. To be honest with you, I have never really honored the day in the correct manor... This year Drake was asked by a good Friends, sons, Boy Scout Troop to be a part of there services at the Local Elks Lodge. All and all it was beautiful. I have never seen such Honor given to our Flag. What a wonderful reminder as the what it stands for. I did not know, but on Flag Day, in the proper manor, and proper ceremony one can "retire" old worn Flags. This is done by a Ceremonial Flag Burning. The ashes are then buried with Honor.
The day was extremely hot. Close to 100 degrees. Drake forgot how hot is dress Uniform is. Needles to say, it still fits!! He will be waring it again in a Celebration at church in two weeks. Hopefully it will not be so hot that day.
We also went to a 1st Birthday party Saturday. It was for Andrew, our friends Jen and Andrew's son. It was great to see them. The party was at the community pool that I grew up going to. It was really nice to be back as an adult, and see the joy in our boys eyes at the baby pool.
Sunday we had a wonderful Fathers day. We went to church and then took the Kids to CICI's Pizza for lunch. We then came home, the boys took a nap and we got ready for a Cook out at our house. Our dads came over and we had a great meal and time together outside on the deck. The night air was perfect.
Monday was a busy day as usual. Caleb had Rollie Pollies (gymnastics) in the morning. That night we took a nice long walk around the community and down to the water.
Tuesday we got together with some friends. We went to my friend Bonny's pool. It was great to see her and her two boys Grayson and Thatcher. We had a nice time in the baby pool and having lunch with them. Our friend Tara and her son Brett were there too. We had not seen them in a really long time. I worked with both Bonny and Tara at the credit union.
Usually we would have horseback riding, but it was canceled.
Enjoy the photos...



The boy scouts salute the Flag and Drake brings it to the fire and taps is played on the french horn by Ryan.
Drake places the first flag to b burned with Honor and Pride!
Caleb gathers some sticks for the fire... (LD is asleep in the stroller in the shade)

After burning about 30 flags, the last few are folded.

The troop stops for a Photo with Drake
The last flag is placed by Drake, Michael, and the leader of the Elk's lodge.
Have wonderful day and we hope to see you all soon. We are off the PT!