Remember 9/11

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It feels like just yesterday, I was sitting in my 6th grade portable in homeroom watching the burning twin towers on the television. The memory is beyond vivid for me. It was the first time in my life I realized that there was true hatred in the world. My teacher was crying on the phone checking on her family in New York. School was released early, when I got off the bus, I came home to find my parents huddled around the television. I don't think I realized the extent of what happened that day until I was older. I remember looking into my mother's eyes and seeing tears. She just hugged me tight and said "Everything will be alright. Something very bad has happened though, we need to be strong and brave for our country and the families that are being affected in this mess."

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These are words I often associate with September 11th:

Bravery - The brave men and women who risked their lives to save hundreds of people.

Strength - The strength of our country in sticking together in a time of chaos.

Support - Support of family, friends, and strangers who have lost loved ones on this tragic day.

"To keep forever sacred the memories of those we have loved and lost."

Today is a day to remember and honor all the Americans who lost their lives and  the families that were affected. Thank you to all the men and woman who have fought for our country.

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{Body} American Flag Cake

Here is a classic patriotic dish that is easy to make, festive, and yummy! Bring it to a pool party or backyard BBQ! 

American Flag Cake

Ingredients

1 box of your favorite cake mix (I used classic yellow cake mix)

2 containers of cream cheese frosting

strawberries, sliced

blueberries

Directions

1. Prepare cake mix as directed.

2. Cool and frost cake with 1 of the frosting containers.

3. Fill a ziplock bag with the other frosting container. 

4. Wash blueberries and strawberries. Slice the strawberries. 

5. Begin decorating the cake in a flag style. Use the frosting for the white lines between the strawberries.

Enjoy! 

Happy Memorial Day Weekend!

Happy Memorial Day Weekend!

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I hope it is filled with watermelon margaritas, sunny days and cool nights, country music, red white and blue outfits, and good food. 

My neighborhood has 3 pools and they all just opened this weekend! Perfect timing for Memorial Day Weekend. I can't wait to have the pool opened for the hot summer days approaching!

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Texas is all about lovin' your country, family, and beer. So it is only fitting that I celebrate Memorial Day Weekend Texas style with a country concert at Billy Bobs in Fort Worth, TX. Tonight, my family and I  are going to see Joe Nichols. His songs are perfect for a day filled drinking margaritas and at night two stepping. 

Here is one of my favorite songs: Tequila Makes Her Clothes Come Off 

(you should really listen to this by the pool drinking your favorite tequila drink!)

I will miss my friends even more this weekend because we are always about the themed parties. We look forward to holidays just so we can all come together and have a party! We had our fair share of American themed parties and socials. 

Have a great Memorial Day!!! 

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