Memorial Day

Memorial Day was very hot, but a lot of fun too. First, we went to my friend Tahis' daughter's 1st birthday party. It was at Centennial Park in Columbia. We let Peyton play on the playground for a little while, but it was just too hot, so we went back to the pavilion where there was shade. Peyton was absolutely famished, so he ate some chicken, seafood pasta salad, and fruit salad. Unfortunately, we couldn't stay long because we had another barbecue to attend. We didn't get to play the games that Tahis planned, see Sanai eat her birthday cake, or watch her open gifts -- which stinks! Peyton was bummed that we left before he got to eat cake (even though he really wouldn't have eaten it anyway.)

The birthday girl (adorable!)

One of the activities that Tahis had set up was face painting. Peyton wanted his whole face painted like a tiger (gee, an animal... shocker). He must take after Kyle in his love of face paint, who took it upon himself to get his face painted like a clown when he was younger. I convinced Peyton to go with a smaller football on his cheek. The football didn't last too long though because it was so hot, and it pretty much melted away.

Hunter spent his time at the party eating his baby food and bottle. Even though he didn't nap well earlier in the day, he didn't get fussy, despite the heat.

My boys getting their red, white, and blue on in honor of Memorial Day.

When we left the birthday party, we headed to a cookout with my parents, Jeremy, and Jill. There was the usual cookout food, like hamburgers, hot dogs, macaroni salad, and watermelon. The girls enjoyed strawberry daiquiris and the boys drank margaritas. And there was lots of wiffle ball in the backyard.

We had a blast on Memorial Day, even though it was in the upper 90s. However, we can't forget the real meaning of Memorial Day. I want to thank everyone who has served (like Kyle and Tahis) or is serving our country (like my brother-in-law, Adam, who is currently overseas), and especially those that have made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.