memorial day weekend

What a wonderful weekend we've had! Since Nic had both Friday and Monday off {a very rare occasion} we decided to go away for the weekend to Boise. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday were pretty rainy so we went birthday shopping and saw a couple movies. The never realized how gigantic the Boise Mall really is until I compared it to Pocatello's five stores. We saw What to Expect When You're Expecting. If you haven't seen it yet, go right this instant. It is seriously hilarious! It made me a little apprehensive about childbirth though, that is for sure haha. The other movie we saw was The Lucky One. I had read the book before so I knew what was going to happen but I still loved it, total tear-jerker. We had dinner at P.F. Chang's on Friday night which was incredible. The rest of the time was spent going on bike rides, playing Skipbo, and having a lot of laughs.

Monday was absolutely gorgeous. In the morning we went on a hike which happened to be right next to the Veteran's Cemetery. They were having a Memorial Day Ceremony which we got to see from a distance. Cannons were fired, fighter planes soared overhead, and I realized I had never been more thankful on Memorial Day than this one. It has taken on a whole new meaning for me ever since my brother has been at the Naval Academy. I am so thankful for all the men that have served in this country and those who gave their lives for the freedoms I have today. I realized that it touches even closer to home for me when my own brother is serving.

Hope you all had a wonderful Memorial Day! :)