[cgk]

Thanks for the thread and pics! It was wonderful to be there, to let our troops know how much we appreciate them, and of course to meet all of you. I'm glad we were able to make it!

Lauryn (my 3 yr old daughter, also in red, wearing the turtle backpack) had a lot of fun. When she saw this thread and the pics she said to her daddy "We went there!" She LOVES the cap the Marine stopped to give her... (she'll have to share it with me until she grows into it).

I'm sorry to say I didn't meet sofaman or aquakat! Or we probably said "hello" but I didn't know you were FReepers, as we said Hello to almost everyone there. One of the other women who attended has my email address to send some more pics, so as soon as she sends them, I'll post them. I'm looking forward to the next rally.

Note to NordP and husband: Thanks for bringing the music! We're VERY VERY sorry the little one knocked it over! ;)

[CAluvdubya]

I'm so glad you made it and hope you can come to more in the future. Can't wait to see more pictures (my camera skills are NOT the best. LOL!)

[NordP]

Your daughter is the GREATEST! What a cutie pie and so helpful in our cause. The Marines LOVED her! She was the best flag waver I've ever seen. What a Patriotette!

P.S. Don't you worry about our little "boom box" - it's all good....not a thing wrong with it!