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THE HEALING FIELD - 9/11/2011

It's been 10 years since terrorists hijacked four airline jets and crashed them into the Twin Towers in New York City, the Pentagon, and into a field in Pennsylvania. Over 3,000 innocent people died as a result of this horrific act of war upon the United States of America. 

Today we honored the memory of those who lost their lives and the sacrifice of those who lost their loved ones. In Tempe, Arizona flags were set up in the park at Tempe Town Lakes, one per each victim of 9/11 - over 3,000 flags - each with a name, age and description of the person represented.

Greg and I drove to Tempe Town Lakes to witness this memorial and display of patriotism. It was solemn and humbling. I'm so glad we were there. It was the right place to be.

More photos are HERE.
If you want to read or view more, google "Healing Field Tempe Arizona" for photos and videos.

ALL AMERICAN KIDS

Front l-r: Reed, Hailee, Bailey holding Enzo, Abbie, Alex, Logan
Back l-r: Morgan, Autumn, Miles, Quinci, Adam

FIREWORKS IN DURANGO!!

We weren't there but Garrett, Amy, Bailey, Alex and Adam were! Well, actually, they were watching fireworks in Silverton but that's close enough. This photo was sent to me by my Colorado Realtor, Phil Wehmeyer. (As if I really have a Colorado Relator!! I'm really just on one of his email lists. tehe) Anyway, this does make me want to be there next year for the 4th of July!!

HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY - 2011

QUEWT QUINCI - 2 1/2

One Year Ago: MEMORIAL DAY 2010

On Memorial Day 2010, we celebrated at our home with a bar-b-cue and swimming. Those in attendance were Greg and I (of course),  Logan, Miss, Miles, Garrett, Amy, Alex, and Adam. Bailey was in Utah visiting cousins. Kellie was sick so she and her family stayed home. Rob, Melis and family were at home in Tayhaus (that's "Texas" in Arizona talk). We had a great time with all who were there and missed all who weren't.

Garrett cooked the burgers and established himself as the reigning BURGER KING!! Unfortunately he sacrificed his beloved grill in the process. He was so determined to cook the perfect burger that he decided to BYOG - bring your own grill! He loaded his propane grill into the back of his pickup and headed to our house. On the way - on the freeway no less - a gust of wind blew the grill out of the pickup. And YES, the tailgate was closed!! Luckily there wasn't anyone behind Garrett or anywhere near or this story could have had a very bad ending. However, there was a police officer in an unmarked police car who put on his flashing lights and stopped traffic for the few minutes it took Garrett to run out and drag his battered grill back to the truck. So to make a short story shorter - he used our grill after all and produced the best (and for Garrett, the most costly) burgers I've ever tasted!

Other holiday highlights included a short overnight trip to Flagstaff on Friday-Saturday for Greg and I. We had dinner with Mom and Dad (Nana and Papa) at The Sizzler and talked a little while longer in our room at the Embassy Suites.

And last but not least, Melissa got a new Nissan Sentra that was part of a kick-bum sale that Nissan was having for Memorial Day!! Greg said it was the best deal he has EVER made on a car. And that's really saying something!!

Baby tricks on this day included Miles (21 months) shooting (and making) baskets in the basketball hoop on the patio. (He'll be playing with the Suns next.) And 4-week-old Abbie is rolling over and scooting all over her bed. Watch Out World - this little lady is going to get up and go!! So, as you can see, we had a very memorable holiday.