Memorial Weekend

This past weekend was so great! Chris got a 4.5 day weekend because we spent Thursday afternoon in the hospital. It was so much fun to have so much time to spend with Chris. We have really tired to spend some good quality time together before Miss Lila makes her grand entrance into the world.

On Friday night we went and saw X-Men Days of Future Past. Such a good movie. We love all of the X-Men movies though. If you haven't seen it you should check out the trailer (i've pasted it to the link) and then go see the movie.

On Saturday Chris worked in the yard a little bit and then we cleaned the house together. We had some friends from our prenatal class come over for a BBQ. It was so nice to hang out with them and the food turned out really great. I'll be honest, my husband may not be very good in the kitchen, but he sure knows his way around a grill. We had some grilled pork loin on Friday night and it was sooo good. He is really loving his early Father's Day present, his grill.

Sunday we actually went to all three hours of church because I was feeling well enough. Sitting for three hours is just really hard for me. As Lila gets bigger it is really hard to sit like a lady in a dress too. All I want to do is sit back and spread my legs open. haha. Chris played the organ in sacrament and he did a great job, of course! Everyone complimented him and was surprised that he played. We came back home and just relaxed for the evening, I believe that we watched Percy Jackson and the Lightening Thief.

On Memorial Day Chris took me out to breakfast at the Egg & I. It is a local breakfast joint here in downtown Cheyenne. Then we took a drive up the Fort Laramie.

 Winston was so excited to go for a drive.

 It was so beautiful on the way up. I just couldn't help but keep taking pictures. It is amazing how beautiful Wyoming is when it isn't all covered in snow. I kinda like it. :-)

Winston wanted to come up to the front so bad. I would usually let him for a little, but with my belly there is just no way that it was going to work out. He tried everything to get up in the front though. 

 Once we got there Winston got a drink and then we headed out to check out the sights.

 Winston kept wanting to eat the grass and weeds so Chris had to hold his face up.... silly dog. 

 Isn't he just so cute! I love him so much!!

Now, don't I just look huge!! haha. 

 One of the places where the soldiers would eat.

 Standing in front of some ruins.

 The Parade Field. It was so pretty there. We got lucky to come on such a beautiful day.

 There was a lot to walk around and see. We were there for about 2 hours, but I started to get tired so we headed back to the car. I had my first sarsaparilla, and it was actually really good. Different from root beer.... I think I might like root beer more.

By the end of the trip Winston was wore out! We took a nap on the way back while dad drove us home. 

Later that night Chris and I went to go see Blended. Another good movie. We laughed so hard and it was a great way to end such a wonderful long weekend. Again, check out the trailer and go see this one. Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore are hilarious together. It's like 50 Firsts Dates, but better. 

Now, we couldn't forget what Memorial weekend is all about. It isn't just a long weekend for everyone to just relax and BBQ. It is a time to remember and honor those who have fought and served to keep our country free. I am so thankful for all those who have served and especially those who have paid the ultimate price for our freedom, their lives. Being apart of the Air Force now gives me a greater understanding of what it truly takes to keep this land free. I am blessed to be in this country and grateful for the service of those in the armed forces. I love my husband very much and I can't imagine losing him, but if he was deployed and didn't return home I would know that he died for a just cause. Freedom isn't free, a price is paid, and I am grateful to those willing to pay it for their loved ones.