They Don't Call Today National Barbeque Day

Happy Memorial Day!

Thank you to all of those who paid the ultimate sacrifice to keep our country free, and thank you to all the families who unselfishly let them go. Freedom isn't free. So today, in the midst of your barbeques, pool parties, and camping trips, just take a moment and silently honor the fallen. Also pray for the families that have lost loved ones, or families who are waiting and praying for their safe return home.

One of my relatives said that she used to be anti-war, but that didn't mean she disliked soldiers. It was the war that she disliked. Her husband actually used to serve in the military, so it's a good thing she didn't dislike soldiers! ;) haha.

Of course, I'm thinking of my brother, Mike, over in the Middle East. I don't know if I ever mentioned this, but he volunteered to go over. Volunteered! Pretty mind-blowing when you think about it. He didn't have to go over, but he stepped up to the plate and said yes! And if you're reading this Mike, THANK YOU FOR SERVING!!! Love you and miss you, but I'm sure we'll be skyping again soon!

And for all that I know that are serving, but just can't recall you name, THANK YOU! Your service is not forgotten!



ERW

"And I'm proud to be an American,
where at least I know I'm free.
And I won't forget the men who died,
who gave that life to me,
And I proudly stand up next to you
And defend Her still today,
'Cause there ain't no doubt I love this land,
God Bless the USA!"

Categories: Memorial Day, prayers, U.S. Military

Knock, knock?....Who's there?....Betta....Betta Who?....Betta read the rest of the post!

Wow! Pretty bad Knock, Knock joke, huh?

This is why I go to my brother-in-law if I'm in need of a good joke! He's always knows an endless supply!

Actually, I do have one joke I got off of the old TV show, Hee Haw:

What do you call an eskimo who buils an igloo underground?

......

An Eskimole!

*insert laughter here*

:]<---smiley face 

:D <---grinning face 

:{D <---grinning face w/ moustache

We have a new addition to the Wallace family!

A brand-spankin' new crowntail male betta fish! My first betta fish! *glub glub*

He doesn't have a name yet, because I'm going to let people give me some ideas at my friend's birthday party tomorrow. I have no idea what to name him. My last fish I just called Fishie...I know, soooo original! ;]

And this guy deserves a much more creative name! I mean, just look at his billowing fins! They look so much cooler in person when you're watching him swim around!

And speaking of my friend's (Bethany & Michael)birthday party....That is tomorrow afternoon! I'm so excited! It's a Disney themed party and we encouraged people to dress up as any Disney character they want! As for me, I'm going as Alice from Alice in Wonderland :)

Hopefully I'll get some good pictures to share with y'all!

Until next time,

ERW

(aka Alice) ;)

Categories: animals, family, jokes

Dear, Summer: I'm glad you've made your apperance early, but could you do me a favor and not be outrageously HOT this year? Love, Liz

Yep.

The summer of 2012 looks like it might be a hot one.

A really, really hot one...

I love summer just as much as the next person. There's camping, campfires, s'mores, swimming, going to the drive-in, flip flops, tank tops, county fairs, rodeos, grilling, and gardening...but I just loathe the heat sometimes! Especially when it's humid! Me and humidity aren't the best of friends.

The other day I commented to my Grandpa Wallace how much I hated the mugginess, and he promptly told me, "At least you're not where Mike is where it's 110 every day."

Well...got me there.

I know I should be grateful for this kind of weather, because some people don't even have summers. That's something I need to work on: not getting all worked up about things I can't even control. So, starting now, I'm gonna take each day in stride and find things to be thankful for! That'll get my mind off of the summer heat. I am thankful that where I live, I experience all four seasons.

But, I gotta tell ya, that I'm a Fall/Winter girl, even though I was born in springtime :p Probably because that's when hockey season is in full wing haha I LOVE me some hockey!

Speaking of....GO RANGERS!

They're 2 wins away from going to the Stanley Cup Finals! The first time since 1994! And after the regular season they've had, they really deserve it! I hope to see Lundqvist raising the Cup in a couple weeks...that guy defends the net like a boss! And this Kreider kid who only just started playing for the Rangers when the playoffs began has already become one of my favorites along with Callahan, Dubinsky, Gaborik, Stepan, Del Zotto, Rupp, and Boyle!

Alright, if I don't stop talking hockey now, I'll just keep going and going haha....

Mike Update

We skyped with him on Sunday for a little bit. He said his flights have gone well and one flight in particular, they were transporting explosive-type things! He says its as hot as ever there, but he's doing good. Misses us and home obviously. If you'd like to send him a care package, feel free to ask me and I can get you the address. I don't want to put it on here for the whole world to see. Mike had Monday off, but said he'd most likely have a flight today and probably one or two more this week. His plane hasn't had to transport any injured soldiers as of yet, so that's a blessing. But he is connected in some way to all of us by phone or internet, so drop by his facebook and give him a shoutout! I know he'd appreciate it! And so would I, knowing that there are so many of you who acknowledge what he's doing for our country and always encouraging him and praying for him.

Have you noticed they're are no pictures? I usually try to put at least one in my posts, but my poor little camera has a bent in lens cover and I've had to send it to a repair station so they can fix it. I still have my old camera I used before this one (that I only recently got for Christmas) but I just haven't remembered to take any photos lately.

But, I've edited a lot of pictures from my favorite show, Heartland, so I figured, why not share some with you? Even if you don't watch the show, I hope you like them : ]

(Disclaimer: I own none of these photos. All rights reserved to CBC and Heartland.)

Have a great week, everybody, and like it says in that last picture: Live adventurously, Laugh about every thing...and smile like Jack.

ERW

Categories: edited pictures, Heartland, Hockey, horses, New York Rangers, photography, summer, update