We always love seeing all of the orange trees all over the grounds. 
I spy Joseph, do you?
What this guy won't do for his mother-in-law. He tried to get her a ripe orange to taste, everyone had picked the ones near the bottom of branches, so he climbed. Too bad it wasn't quite ripe yet, when they are ripe they are the sweetest oranges ever!
Abby explaining to Brynn the reason for all of the flowers. I wish I would have heard this explanation.
Joseph took a few minutes to explain the history behind the monument.
Aaron noticed a baby being rescued by a soldier carved out of the bronze. He kept saying, 'Baaaby! Baaaby!"
When I hear numbers of fallen troops, it makes me sad, but when I see their individual names carved or written out, it makes the reality of their sacrifice so clear. I can't help thinking about the fact that they are someone's son, daughter, father, mother, sister, brother, friend.
So many things to be grateful for.
In front of the govern-ators office.
In Utah, on Memorial Day, nearly every year we have gone to the Spanish Fork Cemetery for the Veteran's Day Memorial Program. We then visit the graves of all of our loved ones. It's always a nice time for reflection and gives us a chance to remember the service men and women who have served our country. It's also been a great opportunity to reflect on all of the other people who have passed on, who have touched our lives through the years. 
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Looks like a fun Memorial Day. I loved the post about Wicked...I keep hearing so much about it. Maybe one day we'll see it as well. By the way, better late than never...congrats on #4. Take care~
Oh, that's the state capitol. Glad you guys made it a meaningful day.
I just figured out after reading your older posts that you are pregnant! Congratulations! Aren't you glad that Joe bought that extra stocking last Christmas?
Amy, you look so fabulous!! Just a cute little baby bump! Of course Joe could be found in a tree!
Yum ... fresh oranges!! That sounds so good right now!
oh i love the pictures. you guys are seriously the cutest family i know, where everyone is so attractive. i love those orange trees too, next time invite me.
When little toddlers start to say baby that means they are ready for a sibling! so cute. The pictures are gorgeous. what a great way to spend memorial day.
That was such a perfect thing to do on Memorial Day. It's very different when you are not close to home and able to visit loved ones graves.
Your kids will remember this day for years to come.
And I am SO happy you got to see Wicked. It's one thing to hear the music and another to see the play. I'll have to put on the iPod today. I'm humming the song already.
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