Good Ole Memorial Day.
Perfect weekend for hanging out with family and celebrating our Country. The Alleman's have certain traditions for this special day, but this year we had a twist. Our family business (HSEO Humane Society of Eastern Oregon/Pet Rescue) just recently remodeled and so we had a open house. Girl Scouts were there to man the game booths, my sister did face painting, and Mitch manned the grill. It was a great success. 
(Mitch painted this on Darcie, they want to do a booth at the county fair and charge tons of moolah-they hoping to make millions)
Grandma Gay was in charge of the petting zoo. That's her prize alpaca "Damien" (as in the devil) and her prize great grandkids (angels).
Every Memorial Day, we spend the morning at the Hermiston Cemetery. They have a little concert/memorial and we all get a little emotional remembering the troops and their families.
Then we walk the graves and visit all our family members (we have a lot there- )
Jack wanted to spin these the whole time. He also liked the graves with little figurines, little toys he could play with.
Remembering our ancestry and the people who serve and sacrifice for us to have the "little things" we need to live here in the U.S.A. That's the real reason we celebrate. FAMILY.
Peace Out.
(Mitch painted this on Darcie, they want to do a booth at the county fair and charge tons of moolah-they hoping to make millions)Grandma Gay was in charge of the petting zoo. That's her prize alpaca "Damien" (as in the devil) and her prize great grandkids (angels).
Every Memorial Day, we spend the morning at the Hermiston Cemetery. They have a little concert/memorial and we all get a little emotional remembering the troops and their families.Then we walk the graves and visit all our family members (we have a lot there- )
Jack wanted to spin these the whole time. He also liked the graves with little figurines, little toys he could play with.
Remembering our ancestry and the people who serve and sacrifice for us to have the "little things" we need to live here in the U.S.A. That's the real reason we celebrate. FAMILY.Peace Out.
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That was just a great post about family and our country. Thanks so much Nancie. Loved all the pictures. You have a lovely life.
I am very impressed with Mitch's BULLDOG! I want one for the next football game...yea I know it's in 3 months. It looks like you had a great time!
Yeah, Mitch should totally do that at the fair! He would make a ton of money.
What a great family weekend. I always imagine the Allemen family being a blast to hang out with.
I love your Alleman family Memorial Day tradition. That bulldog is pretty rad, good job Mitch.
Your family is so awesome! I love them.
I wish I had a love for cemeteries like your family does. You all seem so comfortable there.
Great tradition and thanks for sharing the pics every year.
Peace In. way to be patriots and teach your kids to be as well. hey nan, why don't you use your blog to do a "tahoe for sale" entry? you may flush out some lurkers! :)
Good traditions for your kids to be a part of. I'm thankful for the veterans alive and passed. They experience something the rest of us will never understand. I love that your family is so willing to pitch in and help, it looks like your open house was a success!
This really is a neat tradition. I really enjoyed this post. I love the bulldog on Darcie's face too. I didn't realize Mitch was that artistic. I love the picture of you with Jack. You look fantastic. Glad you had a great time.
Good post Nan, it was awesome to be home. Love ya
Hey Nancy
Looks like tons of fun!
Heather
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