This day/weekend means so many different things to me. Of course the rememberance of all of our soldiers is first on the list. I come from a long line of military people in my family. And Dick is also a veteran of the USAF. I salute ALL who have given their time and their lives to keep us America, land of the free and home of the Brave. :forgive_me?: Flowers are placed on graves and tears are shed.

This is also the weekend I try to have my garden in by. Well, I have half of it in. I did not make my self enforced deadline, but it wasn't for lack of trying. :blush: The garden is a bit larger than I have put in in the past. I am hoping to make a go of a small roadside stand this year to earn a little extra money. Since I lost my medical insurance the Dr. bills are pilling up. Everyone says I have a green thumb or two so, maybe this will work out.........

This weekend is also the unofficial start to the summer. We opened our daughters pool and swam in fridged water. :yikes: I think I am getting too old for freezing my ninnies off like that. The family and friends all come for 1, 2 or 3 days and we party. So much food goes through my kitchen that I should put in a revolving door. When I take all the pop cans back to the store I have to make 3 trips, or they won't let me in. But a good time is had by all. This year everyone brought their quads and anything else motorized they could ride. #3 daughter was the first to run her quad through the swamp and flip it over. She had to find one of her shoes in all the mud. She was officially named "The Swamp Thing." What a muddy mess, with a big smile on her face.

Ahhh, the great warm weather, I love summer. It is finally here!