Hug a Navy SEAL Day

In recent days and the news of Navy SEALS we have been a little proud to be associated with someone who is in the brotherhood. It is pretty much like having greatness in our midst.

So, on May 2nd, when the news broke about Osama, I declared a holiday at our house. We called it "Hug a Navy SEAL day." And by "we" of course I just mean "me" as Gunnar wasn't really into it and I didn't talk to the girls about what was going on (Grace already struggles with nightmares and anxiety, no reason to tell her any stories involving shooting and/or bad guys). So it turned out to be pretty much the same as every other day, as pretty much Gunnar is the most hugged person around here anyways. But it was fun, as I enjoy a good made up holiday, and plus, we dressed up. Well, just the girls and I. The girls wore their dad's old work hats and I wore my favorite Navy SEAL shirt. It is a replica of the one Gunnar bought me when we were "just friends" since I wore that one out. :)

Grace was super squirmy and wanted to play with flowers instead of taking pictures so I didn't get as many with her in them. But I was able to talk her into a few with Elizabeth. I love their expressions in this one.
Elizabeth turned her hat around like that on her own. I think the over sized hat was kinda annoying her a bit.

Some of just Ellie. Seriously, I think she gets more beautiful every day. Even in an (kind of) ugly hat and nap hair.
I looked over a one point to see Elizabeth had started "helping" Gunnar water. Too cute!
Lastly, one of me and my little buddy. In case you were wondering, it is hard to pay attention to sun spots when taking self portraits with squirmy one year olds on your lap. :) I don't actually have a lazer on my forhead. :)
With that, so long for now, oh and Happy Hug A Navy SEAL day to you, too! :)