We spent Memorial Day at home, BBQ-ing and relaxing with the family. Of course, we can’t celebrate this day without remembering the ultimate sacrifice that those in the military have made for the rest of us. Thanks to those who make those sacrifices to defend and protect, we can live in peace and we honor them on this day. We are forever grateful for their service.

Memorial Day 2014 BBQ
Chicken satay, kalbi, and shrimp skewers on the grill.

 

Memorial Day 2014
Mio on Memorial Day

 

Memorial Day 2014
Under the sun umbrella

 

Mirei under the umbrella, getting shieled from the sun.
Mirei under the umbrella, getting shieled from the sun.

 

Sucking on her bib.
Sucking on her bib.

 

You can see the umbrella's colors reflected in Mirei's eyes.
You can see the umbrella’s colors reflected in Mirei’s eyes.

 

Kalbi is one of my favorite BBQ foods!
Kalbi is one of my favorite BBQ foods!

 

Family eating BBQ in the backyard
Family eating BBQ in the backyard

 

So much good food!
So much good food!