Kids say and draw the darndest things to the troops

[Hillary's Lovely Legs]

The Free Republic Ladies' Investigative Guild has a CARE package project for the troops of Operation Enduring Freedom. Several school children have contributed pictures and letters and I would like to share them with you.

[rainingred]

These put a smile on my face. Thanks.

[B4Ranch]

Ladies, Thanks for the post and the ping.

[Snow Bunny]

Sir, Yes sir resir.giggle

[goldilucky]

evening bump!

[brat]

Those are so precious! God Bless America, indeed.

[~EagleNebula~]

This is awesome! I used to teach 3rd grade, and K-8 Art! What a wonderful idea! Hat's off to you!!!

I am now homeschooling our 3 children. How can my girls get involved??

[~EagleNebula~]

Thanks for the flag!!!

Have a blessed day!

[MeekOneGOP]

Thanks for the Post, HLL! Kids do say the darndest things. They draw better 'n I do too! ;-)
Thanks for the ping, RD!

[RightWingLady]

Hee-Hee!! Yes, indeed! Bad guns, bad!

[RightWingLady]

Future patriots in the making?!?! Great pictures and sentiments expressed.

[BigWaveBetty]

HLL those pictures are GREAT! Thanks so very much for your hard work, our troops will know how much we appreciate them. I'll take lots of pictures of my grandbaby in her PoohBee halloween costume and of the family to send with the next package.

God bless our troops!!

Pooh Bee says Thank You!

[Mudboy Slim]

Thanks fer the bump...I especially like the one where the Sun is Smiling down on America's Noble Efforts.

FReegards...MUD

[12B]

True story:

When I was on Operation Joint Endeavor we got lots of these letters. One seven year old kid wrote to tell us about himself and his elementary school class. He closed the letter by asking,

"So, have you popped a cap in anybody?"

[2Jedismom]

I think the first CARE package is going out this Wednesday. HLL is spearheading an effort to get stuffed "stockings" ready to send to the troops for Christmas. My boys are doing one each and artwork will certainly be a part of them!

The thing is, you can still help with this package today if you want. . .I don't know how HLL is doing on postage, but I gave a little donation to her paypal account to help cover the cost. If she doesn't use it this time, I'm sure she will for the "Christmas Barrel".

Heads UP, Homeschooling Freepers!

[DJ88]

Bump for KIDS!!! :-)

I bought Lee Greenwood's album with the patriotic songs on it..my kids LOVE IT!! On the way to school, they beg me to play, "The Pledge of Allegiance"...where the kids say it at the beginning and then he sings about it...and then he talks about it. My boys are 5 and 7. Their new favorite song is the "Battle Hymn of the Republic". They have been practicing to put on a "show" for my family when we go up there for Thanksgiving. Last night, they did the "Pledge of Allegiance" and "Battle Hymn of the Republic". Michael (the 7-year old) made a drum out of a coffee can and strapped it to his waist, and Mark pretended to be a "soldier" marching. It brought tears to my eyes. I wish you could see them, HLL. You would be so proud. :-)

[2Jedismom]

BTTT!

What's the name of this cassette? My two jedis are 3 and 6.

[Jim Scott]

What a great way to begin a day! Thank you for your work on behalf of our military; you're doing a great service that I can guarantee will be very appreciated.

Big Bump!

[DJ88]

It's called, "American Patriot". I bought mine at Walgreen's, but I'm sure you can find it anywhere. It's great....your two Jedis will love it. And let me warn you: when you hear the Battle Hymn of the Republic, it will turn your blood to fire. It makes you want to go out and kick some bootie!!! ;-)

Oh yeah, and since we live in the South, and my sons are "Southerners", I am also teaching them "Dixie", which is also on this CD. *grins*

[RikaStrom]

Those are wonderful! How terrific to see what the kids are sending.

[Hillary's Lovely Legs]

If you would like to get involved please have your children draw pictures and write letters and make Christmas stockings and get them to me by Thanksgiving. I will include them in our Christmas boxes.