Thanks to the Servicemen

This is a day late, but better late then never right? I wanted to thank all the Servicemen out there, no matter where you are from or what uniform you where. You protect your people and that is admirable.

On Sunday I had the opportunity to go to the local cemetery and place flags in front of veterans graves. There wasn't really any order to it, so we had to wander around looking for ones that mentioned them serving in wars or had their rank abbreviations on it. It was a lovely way to spend a lovely afternoon. It made me appreciate all that much more what they did for our county.

And then it made me remember my Grandpa Barrett who served in WWII as a fighter pilot. His plane was shot down and he was sent to a concentration camp. He never really talked about it and I can understand why. But I hope he knows that I wanted to place a flag for him too. 

My Grandpa Barrett in uniform with my Grandma. Isn't he handsome?

Grandpa in front of his plane.

Reunion time

What's better than a family reunion? A family reunion at a rodeo of course, namely the Red Bluff Round-Up. We ate a lot, went to the rodeo, played games, and enjoyed each others company.

At the Shasta Dam on the Dam Tour

Mom and I showing the size of the holes the water comes through on the dam.

The whole gang after the parade.

Cousins at the rodeo!

My mom with her siblings. Now do you see where I get my weirdness from?

Barrel racer

Bull rider

Cowboys :)

Greece!

I went to Greece with some amazing friends and it was pretty much awesome. Especially the food and motorcycle cops - the scenery wasn't too shabby either. Here, enjoy some pictures.

Me and Celeste at the Acropolis

Me in front of the Temple of Zeus

Beautiful Santorini

Sunset on Santorini

Me and Katelyn on the island of Hydra

The Temple of Poseidon

Chilling by the Agean Sea

Striking a pose at Delphi

At the monasteries of Meteora

Amazing monasteries built on top of cliffs.