One more quote to share in honor of Veterans and our Savior.....

Thanks to my friend Jill for this.......

"Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you, Jesus Christ and the American GI. One died for your soul and the other for your freedom".

Thankful beyonds words for each!

John 15:12-13

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JvB4xmtMD3c

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1yVG3nX8MJI
YOU MAY HAVE TO PAUSE THE MUSIC AT THE RIGHT TO HEAR THESE VIDEOS.....

This is why we fight, this is why we continue on even when the task seems monumental... For all of those who serve, past and present, THANK YOU......you are the reason we are free.

On this Veteran's Day, let us never forget FREEDOM IS NOT FREE! Terriorism is real and there are men and women fighting everyday as we enjoy the freedoms that their sacrifices provide. For every solider who has fought, for every one who paid the ultimate price, and for those who continue to fight today, there is a family who is missing their son, husband, father, daughter, mother, sister, brother.......THAT IS RIGHT MY FELLOW AMERICANS, FREEDOM HAS NEVER BEEN FREE, IT IS PAID FOR BY MEN AND WOMEN WHO ARE WILLING TO PUT THEMSELVES IN HARMS WAY TO PROTECT THIS COUNTRY. SOME OF THEM MAKE THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE.
Please take the time today to thank a veteran....For they are the reason that we are FREE!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lFHX5CMOnnQ

For this is the truth of the matter......

"It is the soldier, not the reporter, Who has given us freedom of the press. It is the soldier, not the poet, Who has given us freedom of speech. It is the soldier, not the organizer, Who has given us the freedom to demonstrate.It is the soldier, Who salutes the flag, Who serves beneath the flag, And whose coffin is draped by the flag, Who allows the protestor to burn the flag. - Father Dennis Edward O'Brian, USMC

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQUFvdRdIG0

Today, and everyday, thank a VET, they deserve it!

Here is another example of Sutherlyn's fine dancing skills......

This one is funny too......

I found this.....

As is searched for a card to put into the camera as I rushed out the door for Halloween, I grabbed one that turned out to contain some old stuff on it. I found this as I downloaded the Halloween pics. Hope you enjoy it as much as I did. Pause the music at the right to hear the video........

The picture quality is poor but this is still cute!

For Stephanie.....

My little Punky Pirate! And the "eyeballs" we made for her to take to her class party!

Isn't she scary?! and then, look, not so scary....

My little princess at the Tea Room.....

Sutherlyn and me at the Strawberry Tea Room! We had a fun lunch date......

At the beginning of June, Lexi competed in her 1st Horse Show...she did so well that our trainer, Robin, asked if Sutherlyn wanted to show her that day too, so she did. They won 1st place (they were the only ones in the class) but hey, a blue ribbon is a blue ribbon right?! Don't tell Sutherlyn she was the only one. She and Lexi were very proud of their ribbon! Usually when that is the case (only one person in a class, etc, then the rider/trainer, whomever, does not take the ribbon). However, Lexi had shown in a few classes and was ridden by Sara, Robin's daughter. She placed with other ribbons in the other classes and we did not take the ribbon. However, on this one in particular and one other, Sara felt that Lexi did so well, she deserved the ribbon and so did Sutherlyn, so we kept those! It was low key, not a high stress/highly competitive place to show, but we had fun....It was a learning experience for all of us.

In June, Sutherlyn spent a week at Soccer camp with the British! This is her and her coach, Murray. She had a great time!