Memorial Day Picnic(s)

Memorial Day brought sunshine and warm weather and it was the perfect day to meet some friends at a park.  My dear friend Sarah drove up from SC and met me halfway, in Charlotte, so my other sweet friend Susie, who also lives near Charlotte, met us too.  We all have two year olds and it was such a random, fun, impromptu gathering.  I had never been to Freedom Park in Charlotte, but that's one amazing park.  It reminded me of a "real" city park, like Central Park in NYC.  We played on the playground a bit, walked on the paved trails some, saw the ducks swimming in the picturesque lake, climbed some trees and enjoyed a picnic.  I'm grateful for these precious friendships and hope that Clara will learn from me how valuable girlfriends are in life.  Old and new.

And we came home that night to make the traditional Memorial Day fare. Hot dogs and burgers that were to die for, baked beans, watermelon, chips, potato salad.... the whole she-bang.  Yum yum.

Thankful on this Memorial Day for all those who fought to give us the freedom we have today.  Never to be taken for granted!