This year we had an extra special Veteran's Day. Typically, Justin and I have dropped the kids off at daycare for a few hours and done some early Christmas shopping. We didn't plan on that this year since Kate was now in school and public schools are closed on Veteran's Day. Instead, we were so excited to spend some time with Aunt Linda and Gaga! They came up to Tallahassee to attend a special ceremony for the Florida Veteran's Walk of Honor on Wednesday.
All three of Justin's uncles and his dad served in the Vietnam War. His Uncle Bobby, Mimi's and Aunt Linda's brother, was killed in action. In honor of Uncle Bobby, Mimi purchased a brick that was engraved and placed in the Veteran's Walk of Honor, which is located in the courtyard between the Old and New Capitol. It was an honor to attend the ceremony and be reminded of all the individuals serving our country and their family's sacrifices to protect our freedom. I was so thankful the kids behaved as well as they did since it was extremely hot and the sun was beating down on us for the hour long ceremony.
Before the ceremony, we all went to the Veteran's parade. This was the first time we have gone but it won't be the last. It might have been one of my favorite parades. Kate told me that morning she didn't want to go because "parades are boring". She quickly changed her tune once we arrived.
Little man didn't like the loud motorcycles and marching bands.
Proud to be an American!
Watching the parade with Gaga. We loved having her here.
Check out all those beads and flags.
Posing for a picture in front of the Old Capitol.
Love our family picture.
Uncle Bobby's brick.
This paper came home from school today and made me smile. Kate did such a great job writing her words and coloring the camo.
Last night, Gaga and Aunt Linda came over to our house for dinner and to spend some time with us before they drove back to Naples today. We had a wonderful time together and I wish so badly we all lived closer. The kids gave them a tour of our house and we spent time going through all the photo books I have created over the years. Thankfully it will only be a few weeks before we go down to Naples before Christmas.
Happy Veteran's Day! This is one I won't forget.
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