Memorial Day!!!

Thinking of you Kris

while Memorial Day for most is a day off work or school,

for many it is a day to remember loved ones who have passed on.

For the Burns family,

Memorial Day is a day to remember Kris Burns

(Brandon's big brother).

I never personally met Kris,

but have heard many stories

and let me tell you

I'm pretty sure I would have instantly loved him :)

All the stories I have heard

either involve him destroying a car in some way

(ranging from a home made sun roof to driving a van off a cliff)

or torturing neighborhood children while dressed as a Nija.

Gathering together with the Burns family at Kris's grave stone

is always an uplifting and positive experience.

This year we all got to write a little "heart attack" note to Kris

and put it by our little stick person to watch over him.

I am so grateful to be married into such a strong and loving family

who have taught me so much!!!