in memory day.

because that's what it's really about, you know...memorial day and all.
remembering our troops, our brothers, our dads, our friends. the ones that have sacrificed their lives for us. maybe they served years ago, maybe you weren't alive when they served, maybe they're serving now. it doesn't matter when or how- it just matters that they have and they did.

while you're all out celebrating your long weekend (bow chicka wow wow).
keep in mind what it's really about- like every other holiday.
so hug a soldier at some point... even if it means hugging the hott army guy at the cookout- you have my full permission... and my utmost admiration. mmm those muscles.
in all seriousness- this would be my FAVORITE veteran of all time, ever.

my dad, my papa bear.
he was a Marine in the Vietnam War and although he has some hilarious stories that remind me there was a young, wild man behind that preacher's face... i also know of the trauma and heart ache he endured. he is truly my hero.

both of the above pictures were taken at weddings. my two best friend's weddings to be exact. my diddy was the officiating pastor at both of them- he's a sweetheart i know. and he also knows he better be the one at the end of the alter marrying me & my future hubby... if that ever happens.

hope everyone has a great friday and a great loooong weekend. i know i'm going to. i'm already booked with girl's nights followed by pool days at the tiki bar, my 3rd wedding of the month, and lots of sunshine. make it a good one fraaands!