Memorial Day 2010

Happy Memorial Day! I hope you and yours didn't have to work and could relax today! We spent the day at the American Village. We had originally planned for Marc to work today, and then last night we watched a series on WWII and were so impacted by the horror of war that we felt we HAD to remember our vets today. It was so worth it- and Hal Moore was there to speak!
(Mel Gibson played him in "We Were Soldiers")

It had the typical "Williamsburgy" things- cannon demonstrations, marching parades, lots of actors...

Husband-training equipment...

Marky was able to learn the difference between enlisted soldiers and militia...

We went into George Washington Hall and learned all about him...

After all, he was there!

And the kids even got to sit in a replica of the rising sun chair.

By far, my favorite part of the day was having Washington's "granddaughter" teach us how to dance like they do in Pride and Prejudice. They showed us all the different types of dances and described typical American balls (so wonderful!). At one point they practically begged Marky to dance with them and he REFUSED! He pulled a Mr. Darcy! As I explained that the girls needed partners, I pictured him saying to me, "I am in no humor to give consequence to young ladies who are slighted by other men." Ha!

And now a snack break with Mr. T., "Coookaaaaay!! Whoop Whoop!"

Marky loved seeing the real weapons- the Marines explained what everything was and let him try on their gear. And they let him climb in the jeeps...

We wanted them to know that freedom isn't free. After we left we drove to the veteran's cemetery and paid our respects.

Then we came home and relaxed, ordered pizza for dinner and stayed outside. Such a fun, family day.

Happy Memorial Day! We are so grateful for all the men and women who have served- and for their selfless families who carry on without them.

P.S. Noah has a big MRI in the morning- please pray!