Memorial Day festivities

We started our Memorial Day out by taking some time to honor our veterans.  To be honest, I have never been, (at least not that I can remember) to a Memorial Day parade or celebration of any sorts.  So, as a family, we headed in to Fort Atkinson to pay tribute. 

It was quaint and cozy.  The parade consisted of the band...

and veterans.

 

We all marched to the bridge,

where they tossed the wreath in the river and payed tribute to all our servicemen and women.  The birds went crazy and it brought a tear to the eyes of most everyone.

A big THANK YOU goes out to all our veterans!!

Quack, quack

This past Saturday, we took a road trip. Jeremy, Landon and I picked up Grandma Debbie and Mike and headed to Mason City to pick up the new crib. I will post more on that later! On our way back, we stopped in New Hampton to have lunch at Klunders. When we pulled up, we spotted the large chicken in the parking lot and tried to convince Landon to hop on. He was not as excited as we were. After we eat and were heading back to the car, Landon thought he was ready to take the chicken for a spin! Good times.

What's happening in the world of Landon?

I've been asked lately, "How's the fish?  Is he still alive?"

 Yes, Mr. Fish is still alive and is very active.  Landon could really care less about Mr.s Fish, and I think he only fed him for the first couple days.  Don't worry, I have been feeding him.  He seems really happy for a fish.

That leads me to the next question I was asked.  "Is Landon sleeping in his new room."  Not exactly.  The plan was the fish would stay downstairs, in hopes Landon would want to sleep in his new bedroom.  Landon slept downstairs in his new room with Nolan one night about a month ago.  After sleeping down there the following night, Landon refused to sleep down there again.  We have not pushed the issue at all, but will occasionally ask him if he wants to sleep in his big bed.  The answer is usually, "Tomorrow." 

 Much to my surprise, when I asked Landon last night if he wanted to sleep downstairs, he said yes.  We went downstairs, laid down in bed and read a book.  Before I knew it, he had fallen asleep.  I on the other hand, could not leave him.  Fearing that I am abandoning my baby, I slept with Landon downstairs all night.  I know, issues, right...Oh well, I have no shame, and will probably do it again tonight...

Happy Wedding Day...

On Saturday, we attended the wedding for some good friends of ours, Joe and Kristine.  The day started out rainy and gloomy, but around noon, the clouds parted and the sun reared it's beautiful face!  It turned out to be a picture perfect wedding day. 

The wedding was originally scheduled to be outdoors, but after seeing the forecast the night before, they decided not take any chances and set up inside. 

The groom did not appear nervous in the least bit.

The happy couple.  They look so perfect together!

After the ceremony, it was time to kick back and have a good time. The food was out of this world, and the desert bar, well, I could have ate it all!

My beautiful sister-in-law and I.  She gives me inspiration, as she looks amazing after having three children, with my youngest nephew being just six months old.  And, she is just awesome!

Then it was too perfect not to be outside.  Me and the hubs (and baby), pose for a photo op.  Thank you humidity for making my hair flat and my ankles swollen.  I spared you the full body shot. 

Once the dance got kicked off, I was pretty well spent.  Jer decided to stay and hang out with some friends while I went home and enjoyed the comforts of my bed.  Congrats to the happy couple, we wish you a lifetime of happiness!