Happy Memorial Day...we honor and thank all of those who have served or are currently serving in the US Military for their great sacrifice.
Monday, May 28, 2012
Happy Memorial Day!
Happy Memorial Day...we honor and thank all of those who have served or are currently serving in the US Military for their great sacrifice.
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Memorial Day Weekend + My Birthday!
Memorial Day Weekend has passed, but it was a super fun time for us and the weather could not have been more cooperative! My birthday was also the day after, so my husband had a total of 4 days off. Although we spent a lot of our time relaxing by the pool, one of the highlight events was the Santee Street Fair, located in our own town! It seemed to be the only major event going on that weekend, so we felt especially blessed to have it so close to home. So close in fact, that we were able to ride our bikes and avoid trying to find a parking space.
We had never been to the Santee Street Fair and had little expectation. It turned out to be a grand event, with the crowd to prove it! All the usual vendors, food, carnival rides and games were there, along with live music and lots of freebies! We stayed most of the afternoon and left with a large bag of kettle corn and caramel apples in tow. It was basically reminiscent of our loot from Oktoberfest!
On Sunday my husband surprised me with dinner and live jazz downtown San Diego. It was quite lively, since most people had Monday off for the holiday. The jazz band was Archie & The Archtones, and they were excellent and highly entertaining! The crowd was definitely enthusiastic, which added to the overall enjoyment. An energetic crowd can really make a difference, to both the listeners and players.
Monday was a bit more low key, but we made sure to take some time to remember the many soldiers who have fought and died for our freedom. After all, this is the whole point of the holiday, and not just another excuse for a day off of work. I felt it was important to reflect once again on how blessed we are as a nation and how much we owe to our military. Still, we did some of the usual activities, such as have a BBQ and go swimming. We ended the night by driving over to Sea World for the fireworks display, which was the perfect climax to a wonderful holiday weekend in San Diego!
The fun was far from over though. The following day was my birthday so my husband and I took a drive up to Oceanside to have lunch at our favorite fish and chips place by the harbor. He also surprised me with kites, so we flew them on the beach and just enjoyed the sea breeze and beauty before us. We had originally planned to go somewhere overnight, but after all the previous events this was truly the best way to spend the day. And how did it end? With a delicious dinner at the Cheesecake Factory, topped with a fat slice of White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake and opening some amazing gifts!
Friday, May 28, 2010
A War Movie Marathon
For the next 72 hours, Turner Classic Movies (TCM) will be airing a Memorial Day Weekend War Movie Marathon. It features 22 movies, which will play between May 28-31. Here's a look at the current schedule:
Friday, May 28,2010 6:00 AM
 | The Lost Patrol |
Friday, May 28,2010 7:15 AM
 | Dive Bomber |
Friday, May 28,2010 9:30 AM
 | Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo |
Friday, May 28,2010 12:00 PM
 | Command Decision |
Friday, May 28,2010 2:00 PM
 | God is My Co-Pilot |
Friday, May 28,2010 3:30 PM
 | Battleground |
Friday, May 28,2010 5:30 PM
 | Sergeant York |
Friday, May 28,2010 8:00 PM
Tuesday, June 22,2010 8:45 AM
 | Stalag 17 |
Friday, May 28,2010 10:15 PM
 | The Great Escape |
Friday, May 28,2010 1:15 AM
 | The Bridge on the River Kwai |
Friday, May 28,2010 4:00 AM
 | King Rat |
Saturday, May 29,2010 6:30 AM
Tuesday, June 22,2010 2:00 AM
 | You're in the Army Now |
Saturday, May 29,2010 8:00 AM
Tuesday, June 22,2010 10:15 PM
Sunday, July 25,2010 8:00 PM
 | Buck Privates |
Saturday, May 29,2010 9:30 AM
 | In Harm's Way |
Saturday, May 29,2010 12:30 PM
 | Battle of the Bulge |
Saturday, May 29,2010 3:30 PM
 | Battle of Britain |
Saturday, May 29,2010 5:45 PM
 | Midway |
Saturday, May 29,2010 8:00 PM
 | The Best Years Of Our Lives |
Saturday, May 29,2010 11:00 PM
 | Pride of the Marines |
Saturday, May 29,2010 1:15 AM
 | Birdy |
Saturday, May 29,2010 3:30 AM
 | Let There Be Light |
Saturday, May 29,2010 4:45 AM
 | The Secret Invasion |
Sunday, May 30,2010 6:30 AM
 | Battle Cry |
Sunday, May 30,2010 9:30 AM
 | Darby's Rangers |
Sunday, May 30,2010 12:00 PM
 | The Dirty Dozen |
Sunday, May 30,2010 2:45 PM
Monday, July 19,2010 12:15 AM
 | The Guns of Navarone |
Sunday, May 30,2010 5:30 PM
 | The Green Berets |
Sunday, May 30,2010 8:00 PM
Tuesday, June 22,2010 5:30 PM
 | Mister Roberts (1955) |
Sunday, May 30,2010 10:15 PM
Thursday, June 3,2010 4:45 PM
 | Operation Petticoat |
Sunday, May 30,2010 12:30 AM
 | Four Sons |
Sunday, May 30,2010 2:45 AM
 | Paisan |
Sunday, May 30,2010 5:00 AM
 | Nazty Nuisance |
For more information, visit the Turner Classic Movies (TCM) website.
Have A Great Memorial Day Weekend!
Memorial Day weekend is upon us, which we basically view as a blast off into Summer! The temperatures around the country have certainly been reflecting that sentiment, with many areas getting past 90 degrees, so I can only assume that most of you have already pulled out your Summer clothes and are ready to fire up the ol' grill. 3 day weekend, here we come!
In many ways this holiday is celebrated much like our Independence Day, except without fireworks. Traditionally we tend to spend our Summer feast with family at the park, or even camping. But like the Fourth Of July, let's be sure to also take time out to remember those brave soldiers who died while serving in the military. Sure, we all enjoy an extra day off of work and hanging with loved ones, but the purpose of the holiday is far greater than just having a BBQ. It's another opportunity to celebrate our freedom and honor those who made it possible!
